I have spun Malabrigo Nube (in boreal also) into singles and plied it with a single spun strand in black and it really made those colors pop. I don’t mind the spots that don’t have color, to me it just adds some more dimension. Also, I steam the Nube it help it relax and gently break it apart using the 3 section method you demonstrated (2nd method I believe). It’s a beautiful and incredibly soft fiber that I would definitely spin again. :-)
I was taught to steam top, this opens up a braid and reactivates any crimp. It's especially useful when the tip is compacted. Makes it easier to spin. Love the demo. Thankyou.
Thank you so much for sharing your experiment. I've never spun anything other than undyed fleece prepared by me, and I'm constantly tempted by all the lovely coloured rovings. I have procrastinated about the Malabrigo Nube a few times but have only ever seen it online and keep suffering 'buyers paralysis' - terrified of receiving something I just do not like. Your experiment has decided me once and for all - I won't spent my very limited budget on it. I would have been in tears at seeing all that white on the inside, and my heart would have broken to find it felted in places. Thank you so much for saving my money and my heart. I am curious to see how that yarn knitted up so I'll keep watching and hope to find the episode where you used it.
Melissa, thank you so much for this video. I just started spinning again. Got my spinning wheel out of hibernation. This video was excellent for me. I hope you do more videos on your spinning.
Thank you SO much for sharing and teaching on this. I am so new. I spin with drop spindles and really am very ignorant regarding plying. What a wonderful lesson!!!
Thank you for doing this. As a relatively new spinner, this was so helpful to both. Understand how to divide a roving as well as the differences when you divide it differently. I am very interested in your d Iy lazy kate. Do you have a pattern for it or did you find one online. Thanks again.
Hi Kimberly: I have a Ladybug (from Schacht) You have likely heard that wheel choice is a very personal thing. They come in all shapes and sizes. I really enjoyed this post from Abby when i was trying to decide which wheel I was going to try: abbysyarns.com/2008/12/choosing-your-first-spinning-wheel/ The nice thing about the Ladybug is that it's in the mid-range in terms of price--still expensive, but it's a quality wheel. I went for the double treadle as a beginner and I think it helped immensely. Now, I would prefer to spin on a single treadle (I have some back pain issues with sitting and keeping both feet moving off the ground--old martial arts injuries live on!). If you can, the best idea is to visit a shop or a fiber show that sells wheels and try them out. You may like the castle wheels, but you may also like the more traditional cinderella wheels. I had an Ashford basic model for a while and rehabbed it. It was OK, but it just wasn't for me; same with a Kromski that I tried. So here are some of the big things to think about/look for: single vs double treadle castle vs traditional how adjustable it is in terms of spinning fine to chunky yarn (some are more limited) height and size of the orifice--if you're into chunky or art yarn this can matter a lot height of the wheel itself--ergonomically, does it work for your body? cost--there are some wheels, like the Babe that are less expensive, but I have not spun on them travel--do you need a lighter wheel? what kind of tensioning mechanism it uses (bobbin, Irish, etc) I hope that helps!
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I have spun Malabrigo Nube (in boreal also) into singles and plied it with a single spun strand in black and it really made those colors pop. I don’t mind the spots that don’t have color, to me it just adds some more dimension. Also, I steam the Nube it help it relax and gently break it apart using the 3 section method you demonstrated (2nd method I believe). It’s a beautiful and incredibly soft fiber that I would definitely spin again.
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I was taught to steam top, this opens up a braid and reactivates any crimp. It's especially useful when the tip is compacted. Makes it easier to spin. Love the demo. Thankyou.
Thank you so much for sharing your experiment. I've never spun anything other than undyed fleece prepared by me, and I'm constantly tempted by all the lovely coloured rovings. I have procrastinated about the Malabrigo Nube a few times but have only ever seen it online and keep suffering 'buyers paralysis' - terrified of receiving something I just do not like. Your experiment has decided me once and for all - I won't spent my very limited budget on it. I would have been in tears at seeing all that white on the inside, and my heart would have broken to find it felted in places. Thank you so much for saving my money and my heart. I am curious to see how that yarn knitted up so I'll keep watching and hope to find the episode where you used it.
Having a podcast marathon and came back to watch this simply because it's so beautifully done / produced
Melissa, thank you so much for this video. I just started spinning again. Got my spinning wheel out of hibernation. This video was excellent for me. I hope you do more videos on your spinning.
Wonderful to hear, Jackie! Spin on!!!
Me, too!
I loved watching this video. You’re such a natural and I learn so much from you!
I am certainly happy to know about the color separation and hard to draft Malabrigo combed top.
This is so interesting, thank you so much for making this video. I've learned lots!
Thank you SO much for sharing and teaching on this. I am so new. I spin with drop spindles and really am very ignorant regarding plying. What a wonderful lesson!!!
I'm so glad it was helpful! Drop spindle spinning is fantastic, btw!
Wow stunning!! I’m so excited to try 3 ply I only tried 2 ply before
Didn't expect the difference.....Thx for making that clear...I will inspect my malibrigo more closely. M subscribing
Oh good, Lynda! I'm always glad to hear that these videos are helpful!
I love the comparison of colors! very cool and I cant wait to try this out.
Thanks so much! I hope your experiment is just as fun :)
Very interesting video! I would be curious to see how it would look color wise if you were to do a Navaho ply also. Thank you for sharing this
You’re a good teacher-can’t wait to follow your pods
Thanks so much, Judith!
Thank you for doing this. As a relatively new spinner, this was so helpful to both. Understand how to divide a roving as well as the differences when you divide it differently. I am very interested in your d Iy lazy kate. Do you have a pattern for it or did you find one online. Thanks again.
I would be disappointed with the amount of white fiber in those braids if I had bought a dark version. I dye my own
I found this very interesting I normally Nply when I have hand dyed roving or top. But I think I'm going to play now
And I'd love to see a 3 ply experiment that included all three--a great idea!
This was a great video! I would love to see a video explanation of ratios--they are still confusing to me and what is grist anyway?
thank you! ratios are an excellent idea! I'll add it to the queue :)
I'd be satisfied..the yarn is gorgeous!
Thanks, Jennifer :)
Thank you for sharing. Great video!
Is there by chance a follow up of these skeins knitted up? Thanks Zoe
Not yet! But that doesn't mean there won't be someday!
What spinning wheel do you use? What do you recommend for a new spinner and which of your videos would be best for new folks?
Hi Kimberly: I have a Ladybug (from Schacht) You have likely heard that wheel choice is a very personal thing. They come in all shapes and sizes. I really enjoyed this post from Abby when i was trying to decide which wheel I was going to try: abbysyarns.com/2008/12/choosing-your-first-spinning-wheel/ The nice thing about the Ladybug is that it's in the mid-range in terms of price--still expensive, but it's a quality wheel. I went for the double treadle as a beginner and I think it helped immensely. Now, I would prefer to spin on a single treadle (I have some back pain issues with sitting and keeping both feet moving off the ground--old martial arts injuries live on!). If you can, the best idea is to visit a shop or a fiber show that sells wheels and try them out. You may like the castle wheels, but you may also like the more traditional cinderella wheels. I had an Ashford basic model for a while and rehabbed it. It was OK, but it just wasn't for me; same with a Kromski that I tried.
So here are some of the big things to think about/look for:
single vs double treadle
castle vs traditional
how adjustable it is in terms of spinning fine to chunky yarn (some are more limited)
height and size of the orifice--if you're into chunky or art yarn this can matter a lot
height of the wheel itself--ergonomically, does it work for your body?
cost--there are some wheels, like the Babe that are less expensive, but I have not spun on them
travel--do you need a lighter wheel?
what kind of tensioning mechanism it uses (bobbin, Irish, etc)
I hope that helps!
Thank you for sharing this. Good to know for a new spinner like myself :)
Thanks for saying so, Paula :)
Malabrigonshould know better to saturate their braids. Buyers Ned to notify them so they change
Great video, Melissa
This was interesting, thank you
very helpful, will subscribe
Excellent!!!
Thank you!
You are most welcome! Good luck with your projects!