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Author Lorinda Chard
Article Title Why Is a CPW Perfect for Fine Spinning?
Issue date Summer 2015
Issue number 9
Issue topic Fine
Article topic list fine, CPW
Description A brief comparison of the Canadian Production Wheel to similar modern wheels, with a focus on their suitability for fine spinning.
Author Carson Demers
Article Title Ergo Neo: Fine Singles
Issue date Summer 2015
Issue number 9
Issue topic Fine
Article topic list fine, ergonomics, singles
Description

Learning to control the diameter of one’s singles is a rite of passage for a spinner, but that fine control can negatively impact your body without proper care. Learn how to mitigate the risks of tendinitis in this article.

Author Jolie A. Elder
Article Title Spin It! Perpendicular Control
Issue date Summer 2015
Issue number 9
Issue topic Fine
Article topic list fine, drafting
Description

When you try to spin a yarn requiring a lot of twist, it can be a challenge to get enough twist in quickly enough to make yarn that can withstand the take-up while aso training your hands to draft at the right speed. Try this method of perpendicular drafting to slow down the process and build your skills at a calmer pace.

Author James Perry
Article Title Select Correct(ly): Choosing the right fiber for fine spinning
Issue date Summer 2015
Issue number 9
Issue topic Fine
Article topic list fiber considerations, fine, Merino, angora, yak, cashmere, alpaca, WPI, YPP
Description

Spinners have a whole host of both synthetic and natural fibers at our disposal, and the choice can be very important for lace yarns. This article compares five fibers (optim Merino, Angora rabbit, Yak down, Cashmere top, and Alpaca) with different preparations and spinning styles for ideal lace yarn qualities.

Author Amanda Hartrich
Article Title Which Draft Is Thinner?
Issue date Summer 2015
Issue number 9
Issue topic Fine
Article topic list drafting, fine, Shetland, worsted, woolen
Description

A spinner steps beyond her comfort zone to try a thinner draft, both woolen and worsted.

Author Elizabeth Lovick
Article Title Spin It! Fine Spinning the Shetland Way
Issue date Summer 2015
Issue number 9
Issue topic Fine
Article topic list spin it, Shetland, fine, fleece, worsted
Description

Shetland spinners today use the same methods of preparation and spinning as did their forebears. Learn the tricks that lead to creating this famously fine and delicate yarn.

Author Elizabeth Lovick
Article Title Knit It! Shetland Mini-shawl
Issue date Summer 2015
Issue number 9
Issue topic Fine
Article topic list knit it, Shetland, shawl, fine
Description

Knitting pattern for a lace mini-shawl, suitable for any thickness of yarn.

Article Title Stealth Reviews: WooLee Winder
Issue date Summer 2015
Issue number 9
Issue topic Fine
Article topic list wheel selection
Description

The WooLee Winder is a custom-made flyer unit for automatic, level bobbin winding. Three anonymous reviewers give their feedback on the tool.

Author Katie Weston
Article Title Fine, Low-twist Silk
Issue date Summer 2015
Issue number 9
Issue topic Fine
Article topic list fine, silk, twist, experimenting
Description

Many people spin silk with a high amount of twist, but low-twist silk has its own enchanting qualities.

Author Amanda Hannaford
Article Title The Longest Thread
Issue date Summer 2015
Issue number 9
Issue topic Fine
Article topic list community, personal reflection, fine
Description

The Longest Thread competition is held biennially at the International Highland SpinIn in Tasmania, where participants compete for the longest continuous 2-ply thread spun from 10g of raw wool or alpaca. This article follows one spinner’s experience in the competition.

Author Diane Palme
Article Title Warp Factor Fine
Issue date Summer 2015
Issue number 9
Issue topic Fine
Article topic list fine, weaving
Description

The variety of available and appealing weaving yarns can be limited—how about a handspun, handwoven garment? Use the tips in this article to spin and weave a successful warp yarn.

Author Jillian Moreno
Article Title Plying: Woolen and worsted
Issue date PSG Season 1
Issue number 9
Issue topic PSG: Start Plying
Article topic list loft, plying, woolen, worsted
Description

You want different things in a woolen and worsted yarn so it makes sense you ply them differently! Jillian Moreno talks and walks you through how to do each for the sleekest worsted and the loftiest woolen yarn.

Author Jill Duarte
Article Title Plying: Plying balls
Issue date PSG Season 1
Issue number 9
Issue topic PSG: Start Plying
Article topic list spindles, plying
Description

Plying on a spindle doesn’t need to be hard, make a ball and ply away! Jill Duarte demonstrates how to make and use a plying ball.

Author Jacey Boggs Faulkner
Article Title Make a Yarn: Using stale singles
Issue date PSG Season 1
Issue number 9
Issue topic PSG: Make a Yarn
Article topic list Wensleydale, e-spinner, plying, plyback, twist
Description

Jacey makes a yarn using two stale bobbins of Wensleydale and a Daedalus e-spinner. She talks about how to tell how much ply-twist you should add in when your singles no longer have active twist, how to take a good plyback, and how to reactivate the twist in a stale single.

Author Jillian Moreno, Jacey Boggs Faulkner
Article Title Teacher Tea: with Jillian Moreno
Issue date PSG Season 1
Issue number 9
Issue topic PSG: Teacher Tea
Article topic list community, personal reflection
Description

Jillian Moreno and Jacey sit down with some tea and talk about life, community, fiber, spinning, and how much they adore one another.

Author Jacey Boggs Faulkner
Article Title Charkhas and Antiques: Intro
Issue date PSG Season 1
Issue number 9
Article topic list antique wheels, charkha
Description

Jacey introduces the episode, charkhas, antique wheels, vintage wheels, and Heavenly Bresser.

Author Heavenly Bresser
Article Title Charkhas and Antiques: Wheels
Issue date PSG Season 1
Issue number 9
Article topic list antique wheels, wheel selection
Description

Heavenly Bresser talks about antique and vintage wheels and the wheels she currently has (almost 50). She walks you through what to look for and avoid if you’re in the market for your own older wheel. Heavenly discusses what repairs she’s made, what repairs are easy, difficult, and what repairs are simply not worth the time and trouble.

Author Heavenly Bresser
Article Title Charkhas and Antiques: Charkhas
Issue date PSG Season 1
Issue number 9
Article topic list charkha
Description

Heavenly Bresser welcomes you to the world of charkha spinning. She walks you through the parts of the charkha and how it works. Heavenly also talks about best fiber types and preps for charkha spinning, what kind of drafting is suitable for charkhas, and then teaches you how to get started, join, spin, and wind your newly spun yarn onto this wonderful tool!

Author Heavenly Bresser
Article Title Drive bands
Issue date PSG Season 1
Issue number 9
Article topic list drive band
Description

Heavenly Bresser dishes about drive bands in this segment. What types of materials are used, what you can use, and benefits and drawbacks of each. She also talks about and demonstrates the drive band knot and sewing your drive band instead of knotting it for a smoother spin.

Author Kimberley Stubbs
Article Title Spin It! Berneta Shawlette & Hat
Issue date Summer 2015
Issue number 9
Issue topic Fine
Article topic list spin it, Cormo, 3-ply, yarn stats
Description

The process of sampling and spinning Cormo fiber for a light fingering weight 3-ply yarn.

Author Corrina Ferguson
Article Title Knit It! Berneta Shawlette & Hat
Issue date Summer 2015
Issue number 9
Issue topic Fine
Article topic list knit it, hat, shawl, Cormo
Description

Knitting pattern for a matched colorwork shawlette and beanie-style hat set.

Author Franklin Habit
Article Title Lazy Kate's Guide to Thoroughly Unsatisfying Spinning (fine)
Issue date Summer 2015
Issue number 9
Issue topic Fine
Article topic list fine, humor
Description

A cartoon on selecting fiber for fine spinning.

Author Elizabeth Watt
Article Title Guilded: The Ottawa Valey Weavers' and Spinners' Guild
Issue date Summer 2015
Issue number 9
Issue topic Fine
Article topic list community
Description

A profile of the Ottawa Valley Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild, founded in 1949 and still active with over 200 members.

Author Alexis Borsboom
Article Title Who's That Spinner? Goatmilker's Arm: The yearn I couldn't spin fine
Issue date Summer 2015
Issue number 9
Issue topic Fine
Article topic list community, fine, personal reflection
Description

Milking goats had unexpected consequences for this spinner, whose muscular changes led her to valuable insights on life and craft. Bonus: a homemade hand salve recipe!

Author Maggie Casey, Jacey Boggs Faulkner
Article Title Teacher Tea: with Maggie Casey
Issue date PSG Season 1
Issue number 8
Issue topic PSG: Teacher Tea
Article topic list community, personal reflection
Description

Maggie Casey and Jacey sit down with some tea and talk spinning, community, and life in general.