Article Info

Article Title
Big and Lofty Breakdown
Author
Maggie Casey
Issue date
Winter 2025
Issue number
51
Issue topic
Long Draw
Description
This article provides tips for spinning big and lofty yarns on your wheel using long draw drafting. It covers wheel setup, fiber selection, fiber prep, brake band adjustments, treadling speed, drafting, and finishing.
Article topic list
long draw, woolen, fiber prep, wheel setup, bulky, diameter, finishing, tension, twist, lofty