Hand Spinners

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Comment by GIna on December 20, 2009 at 11:23am

I have not spun yet, but it is something I have been wanting to do. I have decided that it is one of my New Year's resolution. I have an alpaca farm nearby, so all I have to do is get the right equipment and try to get started. I have seen it done enough times that I understand the process, I just need to try to put it into practive.

Comment by LDSVenus on September 22, 2009 at 4:38pm

I just finished spinning some very soft baby alpaca (cria). Oh my it was soft spinning and is so soft as a yarn. I need to spin at least one more skein (maybe 2), what a sacrafice I'll have to make to spin more of this soft stuff ;P.

Comment by Susan Mills on September 3, 2009 at 9:06am

My neighbor gives me Romney raw wool. I hand wash it, card it with my drum carder, and spin it with my Majacraft Little Gem. It always gives me a sense of accomplishment to do the whole process.

Comment by Yarnspider on September 3, 2009 at 6:57am

At the moment, soft english tops, blues faced leicester and ultra fine merino, repectively....

Comment by Susan Mills on September 3, 2009 at 6:50am

I have been spinning for about 4 years now. Entered some of my spinning in the county fair and got a red ribbon. I'm pleased with the red. I have spun a lot of different fibers since I started. My favorite fiber to spin though is still sheep.

A little advise for new spinners. Start with sheep wool, while alpaca and llama are nice fibers they are not the best to learn with.

Comment by Jessica Manzie on September 3, 2009 at 5:23am

I hope to learn a lot from you all!

Comment by Jessica Manzie on September 3, 2009 at 5:23am

Not spinning yet, hope to get a wheel or a drop spinner for Christmas. Friend has given me a bunch of llama wool that I am sorting through now. I can't wait!

Comment by Jody Moody on July 2, 2009 at 7:05am

I have been out of town...on the east coast looking for new fiber inspirations. So far very little out here in the way of local shops. I am surprised!

Comment by Katherine Due on June 28, 2009 at 11:07am

Does anyone post here anymore? I think I found the pattern I want to use once I've spun my alpaca/silk blend. Both the Haruha and Leaf Lace scarves are gorgeous. This may inspire me to finally take a knitting class from a lady in York, NE. She raises Alpacas and Angora rabbits.

Comment by Jody Moody on December 29, 2008 at 5:42pm

I am on the hunt for a new (used) hand built production wheel...if you have any leads let me know!
jody