We started right away and had some tea sometime later and had to almost force them because they were so dedicated.
This time it was a dropspindle course and I began with spinning with very smal tops.
Here in Sweden we call it förgarn!
When they got the hang of it we did some spinning with tops and that was a bit harder.
We used Cheviot and is a very good beginnerstops.
After spinning singles it is time to ply and make some yarn.
I have told them to Andean ply from a drop spindle.
If you only have one spindle that is the way to do it.
My myself tried out some Navajo plying on the fly and that worked like a charm.
Was very amazed and proud of myself :)
And here the result of the course:
I think then can both be very proud of the work they have done.
I think a course with you could go on my birthday-wish-list!!! <3
ReplyDeleteTack :)
ReplyDeleteAnother way to ply when you have only one spindle is to use both ends of a centre pull ball.
ReplyDeleteOr to make two balls and ply from them.