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Woolen and worsted can be confusing. In this segment, Jacey explores and explains the difference between worsted and woolen yarns. Jacey digs into which one is soft and squishy and which is sleek and smooth.
Woolen and worsted can be confusing. In this segment, Jacey explores and explains the difference between worsted and woolen fiber preps. Jacey excitedly talks about the difference between the two and why they give you the yarn they do.
What’s the difference between a worsted draft and a woolen draft? A couple key things that make all the difference. Jacey explains how to do each one and how the draft you choose impacts the yarn you make. She’s excited about it too, imagine that.
This article provides a look at the author’s personal spinning experience, reflecting on the experience as a whole as well as someone missing their dominant arm.
Tips from PLY readers on how to blend, spin, and use the collection of hand-dyed braids we all have stashed.
Controlling color in chain plies.
The process of sampling colors to create an ideal yarn palette.
The ergonomics of color in fiber blending, drafting, and plying.
Tricks for maintaining gradual color changes when spinning a 2-ply yarn.
Knitting pattern for an asymmetrical shawl with color contrast.
A day-in-the-life record of a yarn dyer.
Consider the impact that fiber preparation can have on the color of your final yarn. This article focuses on using a carder to create intentional batts.
Want to move away from stripping as a default fiber prep? Experiment with drafting across the top.
Dyeing is an ancient practice. This article explores natural color histories around the world.
Four spinners across the spectrum of opinions weigh in on the topic of pre-drafting fiber.
An investigation of Jacob wool and how to work with it.
Spinning a Jacob fleece for a knitted blanket.
Knitting pattern for a 60×65 inch blanket in 3-ply Aran weight yarn.
Profile of the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh and its “Knit the Bridge” project.
Experimenting with an eclectic collection of fibers to create unique yarns.
How to prepare and spin a fractal yarn.
Knitting pattern for a lace shawl in fractal-spun yarn.
How do prep and drafting impact the final appearance of color in a finished yarn?
There’s no rule against combining colorways into one yarn! This article introduces combination drafting to spin something completely new.
