Article Info

Article Title
Spin It! Unsupported Longdraw: Make yarn singlehandedly
Author
James Perry
Issue date
Winter 2013
Issue number
3
Issue topic
Woolen
Description
Spinning with one hand! Unsupported longdraw is a one-handed spinning technique where the fibre supply is pulled backwards with one hand while there is active twist in the drafting zone. Why would you want to spin with just one hand? First, it’s fast! Longdraw can be highly productive if you become proficient at it. The more you practice, the more your speed develops. James covers fiber, fiber prep, wheel set-up, spinning singles, plying, and finishing.
Article topic list
hand carding, fiber prep, drafting, long draw, technical spinning, woolen, twist, spin it, expanding skills