Spinning Yarn for Absolute Beginners

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
  • In this video tutorial for absolute beginner spinners, I am using my Electric Eel Wheel Nano spinner. I chose to use this, as opposed to one of my three main wheels, because I am able to get SUPER up close, go at a VERY slow speed, and explain what I am doing as I do it, and WHY.
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  • @nermalsturf
    @nermalsturf 4 роки тому +27

    next question is where do I get one of those portable spinners??

    • @HeartHookHome
      @HeartHookHome  4 роки тому +10

      www.dreamingrobots.com/product/eew-nano/

    • @michellethompson5755
      @michellethompson5755 2 роки тому +4

      @@HeartHookHome Thank you so much for making the video. The spinner is coming back into stock in April 2022, according to their website. It will be a newly updated version.

    • @-DumbLittle_Doggies-
      @-DumbLittle_Doggies- 2 роки тому +1

      Dreaming Robots EEW spinners are fantastic and affordable! I have both the Nano and the 6.0. I know that he is coming out with a new version on the Nano and I plan on getting that one too. (I do not think the ones that are coming over to restock are the new versions) I would recommend either one. I say get the 6.0 if you are serious about spinning. Its still portable but holds 3x as much yarn

    • @-DumbLittle_Doggies-
      @-DumbLittle_Doggies- 2 роки тому +5

      As a long time crochet artist and spinner I am going to offer a bit of advice. You say to spin with a "Z" and ply with an "S" (clockwise and counterclockwise). All commercial yarn is made this way. But as someone who crochets it would actually be to your advantage to do it opposite! A complaint I hear from people learning to crochet is that the yarn always wants to "split". That is because when you knit you naturally turn the yarn in a counterclockwise motion, but when you crochet your yarn is being turned clockwise! Take a min and think about how you do your yarn overs in crochet... So it is actually to your advantage to finish off your yarn (or ply your yarn) in the same direction! No more splits! I mostly spin everything "S" or counterclockwise and then ply "Z" or clockwise. If I am spinning a yarn that will not be plyed, that will be left as a single then I spin it "Z"... I had heard this before so I experimented with both and analyzed the way yarn moves when I crochet VS knit. Since I mostly crochet I definitely recommend switching the direction of your spin. It makes crocheting more enjoyable and easier with handspun! Please do yourself a favor and give it a try!

    • @silkee57
      @silkee57 2 роки тому

      @@-DumbLittle_Doggies- Thanks for this info! Very helpful

  • @jennifercook6863
    @jennifercook6863 3 роки тому +5

    Can you ply on the e-spinners? I would love a tutorial on the second step. This is just wonderful. Thanks for sharing your talent!!

  • @soma7940
    @soma7940 2 роки тому +11

    This is one of the first videos I’ve watched as a newbie, and I feel like I’ve learned more from this one video than all the others I’ve seen. Can’t wait watch your other videos. Thank you so much!!

  • @leftisrightcrochet
    @leftisrightcrochet 4 роки тому +20

    Simply brilliant!! You've demystified the beginning spinning. I have always wondered how you would even begin to get that done! So looking forward to the plying video. Thanks so much!!

  • @yarncurator
    @yarncurator 4 роки тому +22

    This is one of the best how to spin videos I’ve seen yet!

  • @aurianabaun5582
    @aurianabaun5582 3 роки тому +6

    I have been looking for the follow up video for plying the spun yarn, I can't find it on your channel, is there a link?

    • @joecochran7378
      @joecochran7378 3 роки тому +1

      I really learned a lot from this video! Hope the plying video is coming soon.

  • @emilerose1424
    @emilerose1424 3 роки тому +11

    Excellently done! Your teaching is so clear! You started at the beginning, explaining the rationale for every step so viewers know not just WHAT to do and HOW, but also WHY we are doing it! This is great teaching! Clear at last, clear at last! I'm subscribing--and getting me one of those spinner things! :)

  • @joannabrown5577
    @joannabrown5577 3 роки тому +3

    Looking forward to the ply video

  • @theresasatterfield2828
    @theresasatterfield2828 4 роки тому +6

    Thanks for the lesson. I don't have equipment for spinning, but it intrigues me. I may need to give it a try. 🥰🧶🦙🐑🐐🐪🧶🥰

  • @christianpratt8158
    @christianpratt8158 3 роки тому +2

    Okay this is very well explained.... why on earth can I not do it properly. My yarn gets over spun and wont go onto the spool at all.

  • @-DumbLittle_Doggies-
    @-DumbLittle_Doggies- 2 роки тому +4

    As a long time crochet artist and spinner I am going to offer a bit of advice. You say to spin with a "Z" and ply with an "S" (clockwise and counterclockwise). All commercial yarn is made this way. But as someone who crochets it would actually be to your advantage to do it opposite! A complaint I hear from people learning to crochet is that the yarn always wants to "split". That is because when you knit you naturally turn the yarn in a counterclockwise motion, but when you crochet your yarn is being turned clockwise! Take a min and think about how you do your yarn overs in crochet... So it is actually to your advantage to finish off your yarn (or ply your yarn) in the same direction! No more splits! I mostly spin everything "S" or counterclockwise and then ply "Z" or clockwise. If I am spinning a yarn that will not be plyed, that will be left as a single then I spin it "Z"... I had heard this before so I experimented with both and analyzed the way yarn moves when I crochet VS knit. Since I mostly crochet I definitely recommend switching the direction of your spin. It makes crocheting more enjoyable and easier with handspun! Please do yourself a favor and give it a try!

  • @marciemann6810
    @marciemann6810 3 роки тому +6

    Soooo helpful. I'm brand new to spinning and this clarified some things I've been struggling with. Thank you! Also, I thought electric spinners were super expensive - your little nano spinner is so cute and affordable. Might be an option for me for travel.

  • @Sonika377
    @Sonika377 Рік тому +1

    Hello ! I just got the nanno 2 and your video es excelente to start spinning yarn ..I have been searching in your channel for the second video or any spinning yarn video you have also created . Could you add the link to this one or send it as a reply. Thank you so much !love your channel and always learning from you . Sending warm greetings from Fort Lauderdale Fl !

  • @wallofyarn
    @wallofyarn 4 роки тому +4

    Thanks so much for this video!! I'm a spinner beginner and this has helped tremeeeeeendously.. haha

  • @AlwaysYarnFirst
    @AlwaysYarnFirst 2 роки тому +1

    I cannot find the plying video? That is where I need the help

  • @SteraFaux
    @SteraFaux 3 роки тому +4

    A wonderful teacher, thank you for the slow, in-depth approach. I'm excited to finally get my wheel soon

  • @tiffaniatthepygmyfarmstead3003
    @tiffaniatthepygmyfarmstead3003 3 роки тому +4

    So glad I found this video!! Thank you!

  • @waywardbard
    @waywardbard 3 роки тому +2

    I hope you post the plying soon! This video and your instruction is very wonderful and helpful!

  • @22SeaJay
    @22SeaJay 3 роки тому +3

    Great video! do you think this makes more even yarn than using a drop spindle?

  • @amberjohnson2715
    @amberjohnson2715 3 роки тому +1

    This is a GREAT video! When is the plying video coming up?

  • @walkerkids5
    @walkerkids5 4 роки тому +3

    This is probably one of the best beginner videos I've seen. I've been pulling the fiber with my pinched thumb and forefinger which resulted in me getting trigger finger in my thumb. I see now that it doesn't pull the fiber it just stops it and that I should be pulling back with the other hand. Thanks!

  • @sylvesterstallone6285
    @sylvesterstallone6285 2 роки тому +1

    Hai what is the price of the machine

  • @denipaterson8049
    @denipaterson8049 3 роки тому +1

    'That's a very nice looking single'.
    yarn: *blushes*

  • @vickismallwood2082
    @vickismallwood2082 4 роки тому +3

    Wonderful I have been wanting to learn how to make my own yarn. Thank you

  • @wylldflower5628
    @wylldflower5628 3 роки тому +2

    My goodness, I’ve been watching the drop spinning and debating how well I might take to that.... I’d no idea anything like this existed, this seems much more doable!!! Thank you so much for a lovely tutorial!

  • @chookitty5219
    @chookitty5219 3 роки тому +2

    Ooohhhh kinky...

  • @janineford7816
    @janineford7816 4 роки тому +3

    Best lesson ever

  • @desiraejenks2608
    @desiraejenks2608 2 роки тому +1

    Is there a part 2

  • @ijahnnakehlam5919
    @ijahnnakehlam5919 3 місяці тому +1

    Is there a plying video? I can't find it

    • @melodymorrison6280
      @melodymorrison6280 2 місяці тому

      I can’t find it either. 😢 I really need to learn. I want to learn to do the 2 ply z twist

  • @recreationalknittingpodcast
    @recreationalknittingpodcast 3 роки тому +2

    great explanation of spinning! Love it!

  • @mandyhopkins1856
    @mandyhopkins1856 3 роки тому +4

    I have no idea why I didn't know that there were electric spinners!

  • @goldlong6958
    @goldlong6958 3 роки тому +1

    Hello, seeing your video, I feel your idea is so good. I really want to get this little machine. I don't know how to get it

    • @HeartHookHome
      @HeartHookHome  3 роки тому

      www.dreamingrobots.com/product/eew-nano/

  • @TheCreativeaccents
    @TheCreativeaccents 3 роки тому +2

    Where can I buy that electric spinning machine?
    Thank you
    Aimee

  • @satira2087
    @satira2087 4 роки тому +3

    This is great!!! I always wanted to learn how to do this.

  • @nonaofsav
    @nonaofsav 11 днів тому

    Perfect tutorial! Did you ever do the plying video? I can’t find it if you did?

  • @BethnKasey
    @BethnKasey 8 місяців тому

    Hey there, I am having a hard time finding the spinning machine you used in this video. Could you send/place a link to it ?

  • @JenLunny
    @JenLunny 2 роки тому +1

    So helpful! I just got an Ashford E Spinner for Xmas and this is a fantastic tutorial to get me started. Not as easy as it looks!!

  • @Jessesmom12
    @Jessesmom12 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video. You make me want to order one. I need to draft more consistently. That way I don’t have to do two things at once. ❤️🌺

  • @loisevensen7813
    @loisevensen7813 3 роки тому +1

    Tusen Takk! A fabulous video! Thank you so very much.

  • @denisemartens8348
    @denisemartens8348 4 роки тому +3

    Great info for this beginner. Where can I get one of these.

  • @loekie1707
    @loekie1707 2 роки тому

    180 euro - logo Dreaming robots.... yak

  • @Adorravell
    @Adorravell 2 роки тому

    Where can i buy this kind of spiner? Anyone know?

  • @hollyn1639
    @hollyn1639 2 роки тому +1

    Finally I see exactly how it should be done! You were spinning slowly enough to make it clear. Thank you.

  • @preciousclanton9244
    @preciousclanton9244 3 роки тому +1

    Quick question:
    Where did you get that spinning wheel? I've been looking all over Amazon.

  • @rangerjanita4205
    @rangerjanita4205 Рік тому

    can i know where i can get this machine and what is the name of this machine

  • @justphaedra7034
    @justphaedra7034 3 роки тому +1

    Where can I get that little spinner machine? What should I call it when looking it up??

  • @lornadanylchuk3692
    @lornadanylchuk3692 2 роки тому

    where would such a spinner be purchased?

  • @Animalbandittt
    @Animalbandittt Рік тому

    This was so helpful! Thank you!

  • @jenniferbrighty5120
    @jenniferbrighty5120 3 роки тому

    Hi , if there's anyone here from the UK ( same as me) . You can get them from
    The Threshingbarn. They're £135 including postage. Ordered Wednesday and it arrived Saturday.
    They're the Onky sellers in the UK. Ive just got one, not had time to try out though. Hope this information helps.
    I spin using Drop Spindles but after seeing these on UA-cam decided I need one. Xx

  • @Clubkidknitter
    @Clubkidknitter 2 роки тому

    Absolutely stunning tutorial for beginners! Outstanding job explaining everything and demonstrating what you are saying. Specifically, the explanation of drafting and explaining the "drafting triangle." Thank you!

  • @zimerman.corinacorina7781
    @zimerman.corinacorina7781 7 місяців тому

    Buna unde pot cumpara aceasta mașina?

  • @lauranyc4966
    @lauranyc4966 3 роки тому

    Absolutely fascinating 👍🏻♥️🙏🏻.

  • @montanalloyd7269
    @montanalloyd7269 2 роки тому

    Can you spin more chunky art yarns with this wheel or would it be better to get something else for that type of project?

  • @gigimatthews
    @gigimatthews 4 роки тому +1

    Very clearly explained!

  • @janetwatley9773
    @janetwatley9773 3 роки тому

    How much would have to spin to make something 🤔

  • @eliahuhalpern1833
    @eliahuhalpern1833 Рік тому

    nice. thanks

  • @rosemarrysews1624
    @rosemarrysews1624 2 роки тому

    super helpful! where did you purchase this spinner?

  • @tammyk.stresslessjoy1524
    @tammyk.stresslessjoy1524 3 роки тому

    Where do you find and how much is the average price for one of the spins

  • @willemh3319
    @willemh3319 2 роки тому

    such a nice smal machine now have to learn spinning with one hand

  • @cherrywhitaker7608
    @cherrywhitaker7608 2 роки тому

    What a brilliant video, thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge 😀 x

  • @gretagoode2965
    @gretagoode2965 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this. Very clear, easy to follow.

  • @thecraftyphoenix1645
    @thecraftyphoenix1645 3 роки тому

    Where can I buy one of these wheels in the UK please? I have looked but can't find anything so was hoping you may be able to help 🤞

    • @HeartHookHome
      @HeartHookHome  3 роки тому +1

      I don't know if they ship to the UK, but here you go: www.dreamingrobots.com/

  • @Spot_the_dog
    @Spot_the_dog 3 роки тому

    Great technique! Thanks.

  • @kakabelly57
    @kakabelly57 2 роки тому

    Thanks, you have explained this better than most other videos

  • @NaturalEarthTones
    @NaturalEarthTones 3 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @ace-ug7jc
    @ace-ug7jc 3 роки тому

    ughhh that's it imma spend money. where do you get your fiber?

    • @HeartHookHome
      @HeartHookHome  3 роки тому +1

      I usually buy my braids of fiber on Etsy

    • @michellethompson5755
      @michellethompson5755 2 роки тому

      @@HeartHookHome if I compare apples to apples, is it a lot less expensive to spin own yarn? Will I save money building my stash?

  • @okaminess
    @okaminess 2 роки тому

    This is a great video. 🥰

  • @Goldenretriever-k8m
    @Goldenretriever-k8m 2 роки тому

    you are a great teacher!

  • @ShoyuRamenBreakingBad
    @ShoyuRamenBreakingBad 2 роки тому

    Finally, a fibre spinning video that doesn’t involve a ginormous 1700’s-looking captains wheel. Thank you!!

  • @Ash_Sweetestbitch333
    @Ash_Sweetestbitch333 2 роки тому

    This is awesome!!! I want to get one like this for my friend!! Where can I buy one of these?? TIA

  • @nanaof6babies
    @nanaof6babies 3 роки тому +1

    That was cool💚