Saturday - 1pm to 4pm                                                                                                                 
Class Fee: $45
Intermediate


Spinners spend a lot of time and effort creating lovely singles but often throw them together into quickly plied yarns which just don’t have the desired structure or consistency. For years I thought that plying was supposed to be done as quickly as possible, more of a foot race than a process. And my plied yarns were a disappointment. With proper plying technique you will be able to make structurally sound and beautiful yarns over and over again. These yarns will hold up well to abrasion and be easy to knit or weave. Plying is also the foundation skill for making novelty yarns.

In this class we will work with both worsted- and woolen-spun singles (they have different plying requirement). We will try two- and three-ply structures as well as cabled yarns, Navajo or chained plying and uneven plies.

Because this is a technique class, it will open up many new areas to you in your pursuit of spinning that will be challenging and exciting!

Student Materials List: Spinning wheel you are familiar with and four bobbins (or cardboard spools from which to ply) with a tensioned lazy Kate (not just the spool holders attached to your spinning wheel), niddy noddy or ball winder, wheel maintenance kit (including lubricants, spare drive band, oil cloth and small screwdriver).

Please bring $10.00 for supplies that will be provided for you.