Hello,
I was so happy to find this group on Weavolution. I am primarily a rug weaver, but just got back into spinning because my neighbor raises Lincoln sheep and I am challenged to find bulky, course rug wool in the colors and weight I need. My new Schact Flat iron with bulky flyer arrives on Tuesday!
It has been years since I've spun. I want to spin bulky, corespun yarn, but challenged to find books or tutorials on spinning this type of yarn. Does anyone in the group know of a good source?
Also, does anyone in the group own a Flat iron wheel with the bulky attachment? If so, just curious how bulky I can get
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Core Spun
I have never made core spun yarn; almost all of the yarn I make is plied, but evenly plied. I think you would have to find a way to tension the center core to get the wool to wrap around it, instead of making a three ply yarn. I have never worked with synthetics in handspinning, the core is usually synthetic.
Actually, a real quick search found:
http://rovingcrafters.com/2014/09/14/get-cored-how-i-learned-to-make-core-spun-yarns/
Rug wool
Thank you. I think at this point I'm going to try spinning bulky yarn and go with something plied.
Try bulky singles - gives the
Try bulky singles - gives the rug a very nice surface texture and packs well.
Bulky singles
Hello Sarah,
Thank you for your reply. I'm guessing that to spin bulky singles I should use the largest whirl and the slowest tension, correct? Any advice on how to best set bulky singles?
Kathryn
Just spin bulky - slow
Just spin bulky - slow without too much twist. Setting is hothing more than dipping in water or a light wash and hanging to dry. A little energy won'e hurt anything.
Soft Bulky Yarn
If you are not an experienced spinner, starting with roving can make creating a softly spun bulky yarn easier.