Article Info

Article Title
Tensioning Singles for Smoother Plying
Author
Michelle Boyd
Issue date
Summer 2025
Issue number
49
Issue topic
Tension
Description
This article explores how to make sure your ply twist is even and consistent by keeping your singles well tensioned while plying. It describes how to set up your wheel and kate and how to manage your hands. It also offers tips for managing singles when plying 4 or more plies.
Article topic list
tension, plying, kate, brake band, rewinding, worsted, woolen, 4-ply and beyond, diz, yarn management