How To Spin Yarn On A Spinning Wheel the First Time
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- You have a spinning wheel, you have some fiber, but now what? Watch this video! This is the ultimate how to spin yarn on a spinning wheel for absolute beginners tutorial video. I will guide you with simple, step by step instructions so you can get spinning quickly and with confidence.
You can follow these steps with any style or make of treadle spinning wheel. Let's get spinning!
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0:00 INTRODUCTION
1:07 PRACTICE TREADLING
2:52 TIE ON A PRACTICE YARN
4:00 ADJUST YOUR TENSION
6:03 PRACTICE WITH A LOOP OF YARN
6:26 CONTROL THE TWIST
7:44 DRAFT FIBER
10:49 LEARN MORE
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I'm here in Scotland (in my 200+ year old weavers cottage) having just spun my first bobbin full of slightly uneven, slightly wonky yarn thanks to your video Evie-thank you! 💜
You are soo sweet love your video! Thanks I'm thinking of buying a wheel, wondering how it's done ect you made it less scary to try😊 I love Scotland!!
I know nothing about fiber arts, or spinning yarn, but this video makes me want to. After watching this video I feel like I could pick this hobby up and know what I’m doing.
You should look up yarn shops (independent, not like. Michael's lol) and see if you can get in touch with someone with a spinning wheel you could try!
I finally got a spinning wheel, this lady's videos have helped me so much! I have such a feeling of accomplishment as I look at my skeins. I can't wait to start knitting with my own yarn! ☺️
Evie.... I have been watching your channel now for years. I have several drop spindles and have been dreaming of the day when I could afford to buy my first wheel.
Well, yesterday I was at my local yarn shop on an off day for sitting and stitching, and in walked a lady who wanted to sell her Ashford Traveller for a very reasonable price.
I simply couldn't snatch it up any faster... Now, I have been cleaning it up and tightening the bolts and grinning the entire time.
So, I had to watch this video all over again. Thank you so much for this channel and all the knowledge you share so freely. 🥰🥰
As an embroiderer, I was just gifted a castle-style spinning wheel and BAGS of roving. You've broken these steps down so well; it's very clear what I need to do and what I need to practice! Thank you so much!
My husband just bought a "antique" s.wheel on auction and is restoring it. Because of all these positive comments I'm going to save this video for when he's done and try it out. Thank you. 😊
You should make videos of the restoration 🥰
When you where like “so you just got your first spinning wheel, Yey!🎉”
I was like I did! Yes!
You fill my heart with so much joy!
🥰🎉🎉🎉🧶💜
This video helped me with a great way to practice without getting frustrated. Great video!
You helped me spin my very first bobbin!!! Even though it's crazy thick and thin, and over and under twisted, I finally have a continuous strand! Now I can finally spin my own Icelandic sheep wool.
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After many hours of frustration with over twisting, bunching up at the orifice, breaking yarn, zero progress, lots of choice words, and ultimately giving up, I finally found your video. The step-by-step with the practice yarn is EXACTLY what I needed! Your cheery attitude and positive outlook are the icing on the cake to your beginner-friendly teaching style. THANK YOU!!
This is the best beginning video I have seen! You explain things in an easy to understand way and I love the humor!
Yay! Thank you! Also, I'm a big goofball. Lol!
I'm a knitter and i just restored an Ashford traditional and this gives me such a great starting point!!
Me too! ❤
You have been my guardian angel in my journey from “fleece from the pet alpacas “ to actual yarn. You guided me through drop spindle spinning and now my first spinning wheel (wonderful vintage Louet). THANK YOU!
I also have fiber from our rescued (now pet) alpacas. I've been learning how to wash, pick and card the fiber, and now it's time to spin on my Ashford wheel. Oh boy, let the fun begin!!!! So glad I found your channel, JillianEve! Karin, I'd love to see what you're spinning!
@@barbarahengstenberg7000 right now I’m working on spinning the 3700 yards I need for the big shawl I’m planning on weaving for myself. So, nothing very exciting right now, just tons and tons of fine singles ready for 2 plies. Great practice for consistency!
You do a great job helping spinning along
Terrific step by step! I have tried to learn unsuccessfully many times over the last 5 years or so. I love how you broke it down into just practicing treadling, then practicing with yarn before adding fiber. It was so helpful.
I have always wanted to learn how to use a spinning wheel. It is on my life's bucket list. This year I was magical gifted a little spinning wheel! I have never used one and up until I found you I was too nervous to start. Your simple, slow instructions (and cheery voice) were what I needed!
I am still unsure of myself but sure enough to start exploring.
Thank you SO SO much!
You can do it! Don't give up, and keep practicing!
Most helpful beginner video I have seen yet! Thank you!
I love how you broke this down into baby steps. This is so helpful!
Oh this is such a useful video! I'm a drop spinner thinking of getting a spinning wheel...the tension bit gave me such a laugh - hanging on to that fibre - oh I can see that happening to me big time 😂😂😂
It has been 20 years since I have spun regularly, and this video reminded me of all the steps I had forgotten. Thanks! Excellent video.
I just got my first antique spinning wheel. Tomorrow my Shearer is coming to shear my sheep, I rescue them. Once I've cleaned their wool, I'll rewatch your tutorial and let you know how I go. Yours has been the most informative and easiest to understand. Thank you xx
I'm so glad to help! 🐑🐑🐑💜
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This was the best starter video I've seen. Thank you for the practice tips. I'm going in to do them now! I just bought my first wheel & am driving myself insane finding the wheel spinning forward then backwards (LOL) and ending up with spun spaghetti.....now I see why. What you point out about being able to spin onto the bobbin then also be able to withdraw the yarn back really emphasized focusing on tension & I also see what I've been doing wrong. Keep these tutorials coming. :) Thanks so much.
So as someone who knows very little about wool, other than it comes from hairy animals and makes nice jumpers, I decided that it would be a good idea to make some yarn😂
Last year a mate gave me a bag full of fleece, this was to use around plants to deter the slugs but it didn’t work. It has been sat in the bag since so I decided I ought to spin it. Easier said than done! I made a drop spindle (Turkish) out of the wood pile and bought some cheap horse brushes to card it. Obviously with little clue about what I was doing.
I posted the results of my adventures to my mates on WhatsApp, and one of them asked if I wanted a spinning wheel that his Grandad made years ago, to which I replied in the affirmative (I’m a great believer in serendipity and synchronicity). So I got it home and tried to get it up and running by tying a new drive belt. This was what you call a castle wheel I think, with a double pulley. Two pulleys, two ropes right? Wrong! I watched your vid on putting the driver belt on👍 perfect. Now to start spinning. Well as you can imagine it was a bit of a disaster, learning to walk before you run is very apropos. So this video and your other videos (and all the other people who have taken the time and effort to upload their own tutorials) have been very helpful. I have learned a lot. It would appear that the fleece I have is a bit short, so I may have to find another use for that, like felting, although it is dark brown so won’t take colour (natural dying of the yarn, no bleaches, using plant dyes and home made mordants is what piqued my interest in the first place). My mate with the fleeces also has some bags of alpaca, so I will have a go with that as it may be longer. I also bought some carding pads online, as the horse brushes didn’t work, but these were only little 4” dog brushes, but at least I know that the aim is to present the fibres to the spinning machine with the fibres brushed out and in line.
It is a very interesting experience and learning curve, and your delivery and clarity of explanation, camera work and editing are superb, many thanks.
I’ve had my Traverller for over 20 years, but havent used it since my husband died. I thought it was broken in some way, but luckily found the one person in my County who could check it out. He said it was good to go. Just needed oiling ! And now I need the confidence to do what you are showing us here. I’m looking forward to it ! Thank you for an easy to understand video.
You must be a teacher by profession. Your instructions are very clear and easy to follow. Thank you for the video and the time you took to make it. I am getting very excited about spinning.
You found me out! Lol, yes, my degree is in education. I'm glad my tutorials are helpful to you! 🍎😊🧶
Hi Evie! I just have to say that I love you so much! I was literally crying with my fiber on the hand because I could not make my new spinning wheel work, you are an angel, and you made me smile so much!! THANK YOUUUUUU. Love from Peru
You are so welcome! Happy spinning!
Hi!
I'm an artist- painting, silversmithing, I design jewelry using semi precious stones, make my own glass beads, sewing (by hand and with a machine), making patterns, etc... just really love creating unique things with my hands.
Life is truly wonderful when surrounded by arts and crafts isn't it?
My Mom taught me to crochet and knit while growing up and I'm recently finding myself being drawn back into it. Ohhh my gosh, all the yarns, books, hooks and needles I've collected! lol 🤯 The hand dyed fingering yarn is my favorite.. I live in nw Colorado and there's lots of farms around to get wool and such. I have a good amount of silk I've saved too... Now I want to dye and create my *own* yarns.
So, i'm just getting into spinning and guess what? This video was the first one to pop up in my "recommended for you" feed.
I know it's over a year old, but I hope you see this comment still.
I love your personality and the awesome way you teach and explain things. 🧶🌺
So I subscribed to your channel and am beginning a marathon of watching your videos. 🦋
Thank you so much for sharing your craft and for being such a good teacher.
You know, if you lined up 10 people in a row and had them teach the exact same thing,There would be that *one* special teacher out of the bunch that truly get through, where I would go - "Oh wow, I really understand now.. I really do get this, yes!".. that one teacher (for me) would be you.
So thanks again, you are very appreciated... 👍
Wishing you lots of success and happiness in your life- 🐑🐅🐾🕊️🌷🐝
Thank you so much for such a helpful video! Just talked me through starting my first spin! It's going pretty well so far.
I just got my first spinning wheel yesterday after desperately wanting one for 30 years. I’m looking forward to starting to use it for the wool I’m being given in September. Now thanks to your video I will be able to practice until then. Thank you so much, I look forward to watching the rest of your videos ❤
I got my first wheel yesterday too! Good luck with your practise and spinning! This is a very useful video, Evie is a great teacher.
Your awesome 😊 thank you! I'm going to finally get my dusty spinning wheel out of the corner and learn to spin this Christmas break, I think I'll be watching you on loop till I get it!! X
So excited to start!
I love your tutorial. They are so clear amd easy to follow. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Thank you for this video! I have a new to me CPW and I cant wait to try it.
Oh thank you! This is the video I've been looking for. You teach the way i learn. And you're so patient. ❤
This is gold. Thank you so much!!!!
I love your videos! Your explanations are so clear and your love for fiber craft is infectious. This helped me get going with my Ashford traditional after years of spinning with a drop spindle. Also, your wheel is gorgeous. Thank you!
Very FUN and instructive.
I am getting my first spinning wheel tomorrow, and your videos are just what I need! I will be practising and watching your other ones! Thanks for the great demo. xx
Thank you! you helped me a lot. Just starting my journey
Fantastic tutorial!! Thank you. I'm watching your videos today while I get to know my Ashford kiwi 1. You are the best spinning teacher on utube!!
Thank you for the instruction! Your videos are so easy to understand and follow along 🙏🏽💗
This video was super helpful!
Very good video, very encouraging, thank you!
Thank you for such an informative video. I just received my wheel and am trying to learn all the things
I am just getting into weaving and love all of your videos! They are so informative and you are so encouraging. ❤ I feel like I’m listening to a longtime friend. Thank you!
So grateful for your tutorials thank you
Lovely clear video, it makes me think I can do it. Thank you!
Such a great video! Thanks for the lesson!
Thank you so much for this video, Evie! You've explained the steps so well and it was really helpful in starting my first ever spinning session :)
Love this video and cannot wait to try this! I have my sister and mom on the lookout for a used spinning wheel for me. My brother had a little farm and I'm trying to talk him into an alpaca which I think is a no go but think I can get him to go for angora rabbits!
Thank you for a very good video on easy steps to get comfortable with each part of the spinning process, very helpful. You answered lots of my questions ❤️👍😊
Loved this was working and getting an old wheel up and running and it was so helpful!!!
Beautifully explained! I can't wait to get my Spinning Wheel! (The holidays ☃️ are around the corner so perfect time to tell my husband what I want 😁❤)
Wow. Thankyou so so much. I can do this !Sucn good clear instructions.
This is a brilliant tutorial!! So helpful and you are an absolutely delightful teacher!
Excellent video! Thank. You. !!
Such a clear explanation for beginners! ❤
I just got a new wheel and your videos are so helpful! Thank you so much for the excellent content!
Thank you so much for your wonderful videos! I sat down the last couple evenings and started spinning for my very first time! Your videos were easy to follow and very informative.
I just got an ashford traditional. Without you I’d be lost. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for this video, I came across it at exactly the right time. I'm currently awaiting delivery of my first wheel, a Haldane Shetland, and have been prepping a Jacobs fleece for my first attempt. My mum and sister are both accomplished spinners, so I'm hoping the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree! This makes so much sense and I hope will help give me a head start. Thank you Evie 😊
What a brilliantly clear video of how to start. Great personality, so happy with sharing your skills. I’m ready to start to learn how to do it for myself. Thank you
Thank you so much! Starting to spin today on my home made e-spinner. Your video is very clear so now I think I can start practicing.
Oh my gosh, your video was incredibly helpful! I have been trying to learn to spin for a few years now after I was gifted a majacraft spinning wheel. I can’t wait to watch your next video(s)🙏🏼❤️🧶
I bought an antique wheel the other day, and this video really helped me figure out how to set it up correctly. Thank you!
Thank you SO much for this video. Your big loop practice technique was a breakthrough moment for me. I spun my first singles today on a Spinolution Firefly. It’s far from perfect, but it is yarn, and I’m so happy! I can’t thank you enough.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I really appreciate it - my friend gifted me her spinning wheel and now I feel the need to learn!
So helpful! Thank you
What a great video. Nice, clear instructions and all done with a great "can do," attitude. Thank you for sharing. I'm off to card some will to start practicing.
Best video on getting started I've seen! 🔥
I just received my spinning wheel and I am so excited to spin. Your video has made me feel so comfortable about learning. You are great and I will continue to follow the rest of your videos. Thanks for your help.
First spinning I've watched. I think you are very clear and I love the step by stip. I'm going to be taking a class this year so I wanted to have some idea of what to do. I think I'll be watching you a lot. Thanks for all your hard work.
Love your videos! I just got my first drop spindle and am learning to spin on it before moving up to a wheel. Your videos have been so helpful! Watching this one is making me excited for spinning on an actual spinning wheel eventually 😄
Thank you for this video. I love your positive attitude and how you explained your process. I look forward to watching more of your videos.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad it was helpful! Happy spinning!
Dear Eve, Thank you for this video and the wonderful manner in which you teach. I just got my very first spinning wheel (Ashford Kiwi 3) and have not started spinning actual fiber. I am still in the practicing treadling and adjusting the tension and twist phase. I am following your instructions and I am very grateful for them. Please keep making videos for beginners.
You are so welcome!
Your video is fantastic, largely due to your delightful personality. I learned and am encouraged. Thank you.
Thank you for this video. You are helping me start spinning for the first time. 🙂👍🏻🇬🇧
this is perfect for me as I have only done drop spindle but am looking for a wheel, thank you
I am so excited! I assembled my Ashford Kiwi two days ago and I started practicing my treadeling tonight!
Great video, well explained. I just got my first wheel. Cant wait to get started.
i just found your videos. Thank you for the wonderful explanations especially all the wrong things that we do when we start spinning. I have had a wheel for 3 years now and am still unhappy with my spinning but i will go back to the beginning and practise all those tips you suggested. You are an inspiration to anyone beginning to spin.
This was very helpful to explain a few things and I'll definitely go watch more of your videos. I recently found a spinning wheel and I'm excited to fix it up and try it
Got myself an old spinningwheel today. I started with practice-yarn. I think I am getting the hang of it. Really clear video, thanks! Have a bit of fibre. I know what I am going to do tonight. And now on to ordering some more fibre so I can practise more!
New subscriber. Your video is so informative yet easy to follow without bogging you down with too much info.
I just got my very first traditional ashford spinning wheel and I’m so excited! Just subscribed to your channel. Thank you so much!
Very helpful 👌
Thank you from Australia you have a great way of teaching more on spinning fibres...
this is super clear, thanks a lot ! I got my first wheel yesterday (the same you have !) and this is very useful
Thank you, you are so thorough, I’ve learned a lot, can’t wait to start spinning, Martina from Tasmania ❤
I’ve neglected my wheel for a few years. Your tutorial is great. Needed a refresher and this was perfect.
Absolutely going to try know. I have the exact spinning wheel like you. At first i was shy for the older look of it... because it was bougth in a Frith shop! That's what i could afford. Never tried, but i had this eager to spin for ever! Thank you!
I acquired an old (damaged) Ashford yesterday and this video showed me so much cool stuff, I can't wait to get it fixed and take another step on my road to self-sufficiency. Thank you for the information.
Hello I found your channel a few weeks back, and I love them and I am now a new subscriber of yours. I just put my new Echo Spinolution together and you are for me the best beginner teacher. Keep videos coming.
How exciting Lisa! I'm so glad I could help you get going! I do a Q&A every week in the livestream so if you have questions you can send a dm ahead of time, or hop into the chat! Happy spinning! 🧶❤🐏
1-12-23 I really enjoyed the video. Thanks so much. I’m just starting out learning to spin on my Ashford Traditional wheel. Now it’s just practicing and gaining more confidence.
Second video watched today...WOW you are an amazing teacher. Thank you 💖 not sure I'll ever spin, but I'll never stop learning. Almost 60 years of knitting or crocheting, have always wanted to spin, dye, weave, etc...
Just finished my first bobbin! I spun up 36 grams of a single using some pencil roving I had purchased and dyed over the weekend. I tried not to focus on the consistency (or even realistically the twist), my main goal was just being able to keep the wheel spinning and to keep up the drafting. The yarn broke a few times, but with minimal waste I was able to get the fiber attached again. Because the single I spun was so dark, I think I'm going to spin a similar amount of the natural fiber and then ply them together to hopefully get a really pretty two color plied yarn. Your video was super helpful!!
I Love your channel! You are so good at explaining things. I bought an Ashford Traditional wheel over a year ago and had given up trying to spin and now I am excited to try again. Thank you for your videos!
I'm excited for you to try again too! You'll get it! Don't give up! Happy spinning! 🧶
I have watched your video several times and now feel that I am ready to start the learning process. Looking forward to having a proper go. Wish me luck.
You are a very good teacher - thanks for sharing !!! 🙂
Super. Thank you for being a super fibre spinning friend ❤ I loved the style and pace of this video. Thank you
Thank you so much!!! I,ve just bought my first wheel and your videos are the best!!!!
I am a newcomer to spinning. Your video took the fear out of this new journey. It's easy to follow, step by step, you have a delightful voice and I appreciate that you emphasized the need to practice each step rather than jumping immediately to fiber. Thank you so much!
I love, love, love your videos! So well explained and informative. Thank you for helping me on my spinning journey!