Name
Cheaper by the Dozen: Twelve Ways to Spin Variegated Top (NEW!)
Date
Sunday, January 19, 2020
Time
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Session Type:
3-Hour Class
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Teacher
Jillian Moreno
Category
Spinning
Class Details:
How many ways are there to spin a variegated top? You are only limited by how fast you can spin. This class will take you through at least a dozen ways to work with variegated top. In this fast-paced class we’ll explore spinning variegated tops to combine and blend colors for stark contrast or beautiful subtlety. You'll spin yarns and knit samples that will show the effects of changing the color flow on variegated fibers. You’ll learn ways to keep your yarn colors exactly the same as your fiber braid. You’ll learn the whys and how-tos of combining multiple variegated tops. In this class we’ll explore:
• Mixing colors with plying
• Blending colors through drafting at the wheel
• Mixing 2 or more braids
• The easiest way to choose multiple braids to mix for a hat or for a sweater.
• How yarn size, fiber prep, and your drafting style affects variegated yarns.
This class will give you a better idea of how a braid in hand looks after it’s spun and knit. After you spin in this class, you’ll never look at your stash the same way again.
Technique Requirements: If you are familiar with your wheel, can spin a continuous thread, and are comfortable making a 2-ply yarn, this class is for you.
Homework:
None
Supplies to Bring:
A wheel in good working order, at least four bobbins, a lazy kate, a niddy noddy, tags to mark samples, and pen and paper to take notes.
Materials Fee (to Be Paid Directly to the Teacher):
$20. Take a dive into my traveling stash! You will spin a variety of fibers, breeds, and preparations, including fibers dyed by independent dyers, and receive enough fiber for class and to practice skills at home after the class.
Day
Sunday