Episode 24.3 Twist in Singles with Spinning Sara
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- Опубліковано 7 бер 2024
- How do you know if you have enough twist? How do you know if you have too much twist? Join Spinning Sara as she discusses what too much and not enough twist looks like. Whether you spin on a wheel or a spindle, this video is for you!
I LOVE that you share your knowledge and experience without numbers such as ratios, twist angle, etc… I just cannot spin and enjoy it while counting and measuring, I’ve done it by feel for years but I’ve always felt like a rebel because I know nobody else seems to have this approach and I can never answer their technical questions! I managed to spin beautiful and soft and consistent yarns for years now in this manner with all sorts of spindles and my spinning wheel. You are giving me confidence and validating that my way is just as good … thank you so much 😊!
That was super helpful. Great video
This video couldn't come at a better time! I seem to have good control over my spindle twist, but I just borrowed a spinning wheel and the first half of my bobbin seemed pretty overseen. I tried to take it out in plying, but the plied yarn is still overspun in parts. Based on your video, I'm sure I'm treadling way too fast. Thanks so much for the tips! 😍
I’m glad the video was timely and helpful!! Thanks for watching.
Thank you, Sara! That was very helpful. I have wondered about all of that. ❤️
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!!
I just found you and enjoy your work. There are times that I greatly prefer an under-plied yarn though, such as an exceptionally low micron raw fleece to maximize it's loft and butter softness. For instance, in items made for a baby, and or a cowl that feels like a squishy cloud resting on the the neck.
I agree, there are times when less twist is preferred. However, even that less twist yarn should LOOK cohesive. If it is all floppy and lifeless, it’s a hard pass for me. Yarns need to look AND feel good. Spinning is such a subjective art, as are most, so that is why I try to stress these are my opinions and your mileage/opinion may vary.
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Thanks so much for such a great demo and great examples of over, under, and desirable twist. It helps me so much to see it in real life, vs. descriptions in a book. harpingJanet
Glad you found it helpful Janet!
Not sure how to send pics here. Will try through instagram
Very good explanation of twist! Thank you. Is there an average number of twists per inch that we should try to achieve?
Thank Debbie! The answer to your question is variable. It depends on the grist( thickness ) of your singles, as well as the fiber content. Shorter staple length fibers generally need more twist to hold together. Likewise longwools need significantly less twist to hold together.
The main thing you need to look for is when you do the tug test it passes but the yarn should still look and feel soft. Your plyback should show you a soft spun yarn, one that is open and not tightly plying back.
Twist is a highly subjective subject and one that would yield many answers if you asked many people. I have always preferred a soft spun single with a high ply twist final yarn.
@@SpinningSara Thank you so much! I’ve learned so much from you today. 👍
I have watched this so much. I tried soinning some polwarth I had -it was really compacted. I tried to not twist too much so the two ply would be softer. Anyway, my question is regarding part of video where you mention fertvgetying ahead of hand. So do my hand move in unison with wheel or a little faster than wheel? Here’s pics 🤔💕
I’m sorry. I can’t puzzle this one out. Can you ask again?
@@SpinningSara Sorry. my hands got ahead of my head😃. You mention our feet pedaling can get ahead of our hands drafting. So if trying to pedal slower should my hands draft out at same speed as wheel ?
Sara, in video you mention our feet pedalling can get ahead of our hands that are drafting..So do our hands draft at same pace as the feet are pedalling?
I just mean make sure your feet don’t go too fast. If your hands are slow with drafting you have to keep your feet slow too or else you’ll add too much twist. Remember, you are trying to spin a soft yarn. That requires you to keep your hands and feet working together, not against each other. Too fast hands = not enough twist. Too fast feet = too much twist. It’s a balance.
@@SpinningSara I can’t thank you enough for your reply. That explanation helps me so much for my current spin.