Article Info

Article Title
Spin It! Against Winter's Sharp Prickel: Double-draft for woolen
Author
Stephenie Gaustad
Issue date
Winter 2013
Issue number
3
Issue topic
Woolen
Description
Among contemporary handspinners, the woolen draft is rarely used. This is a shame, in light of all the spinners who intend to use their yarn for warm accessories, hats, mittens, scarves, or gloves, or to full the yarn after it is already converted to make warm, felt-like blankets, vests, bags etc. This article digs into the woolen draft known and double-drafting. It covers fiber choice, fiber prep, how to draft (and double draft), plying and finishing. Plus it’s from Stephenie and she’s got so much to teach.
Article topic list
hand carding, fiber prep, drafting, long draw, spin it, expanding skills, fiber considerations, finishing, warmth