Article Info

Article Title
Spin It! Lopi-style singles using point-of-contact longdraw
Author
Amy Tyler
Issue date
Winter 2013
Issue number
3
Issue topic
Woolen
Description
Longdraw means different things to different spinners. This article is about a version that goes by a few names, one of which is “supported point-of-contact longdraw.” The defining characteristic of supported point-of-contact is that you try to match the rate at which the fibers are drafted to the rate at which twist is inserted. This article uses this  technique to create lopi-style singles yarns – yarns that are somewhat thick, have very little twist, and are not plied. It includes fiber, fiber prep, drafting, wheel set-up, finishing, and uses.
Article topic list
bulky, point of contact long draw, singles, twist, twist angle, spin it