Learn from spinner and knitter Kelsey Eckelman how to use a drop spindle to start spinning yarn from Gulf Coast Native sheep’s wool roving, sourced from local Summer Fields Farm. The tuition includes local roving from Summer Fields Farm and a wooden drop spindle!
You will learn:
How to tie on a leader.
The difference between S and Z twist.
How to count Twists Per Inch (TPI).
How to prepare roving for spinning including drafting and pre-
drafting.
The parts of a spindle.
Different types of spindles.
The difference between Worsted yarn and Woolen yarn.
The difference between different types of fiber.
May 10th 10:00am-4:00pm CST
This class includes a delicious farm lunch!
Learn from spinner and knitter Kelsey Eckelman how to use a drop spindle to start spinning yarn from Gulf Coast Native sheep’s wool roving, sourced from local Summer Fields Farm. The tuition includes local roving from Summer Fields Farm and a wooden drop spindle!
You will learn:
How to tie on a leader.
The difference between S and Z twist.
How to count Twists Per Inch (TPI).
How to prepare roving for spinning including drafting and pre-
drafting.
The parts of a spindle.
Different types of spindles.
The difference between Worsted yarn and Woolen yarn.
The difference between different types of fiber.
May 10th 10:00am-4:00pm CST
This class includes a delicious farm lunch!