Is your stash full of bunches of braids in beautiful colors? How are you going to spin the colorful yarn you want and not end up with mud? In this class you will be able to analyze your braids and plan your finished yarns from pre-drafting to singles to plying to achieve multiple color combinations.
Discover how to prepare, spin and ply your braids to place the colors in stripes, ombres, gradients, fractals, barber poles and combo/blends.
Instructor: Allison M. Harding
Duration: 1 day
Level: Intermediate; Student should be able to able to spin a single and ply. Ability to chain ply is helpful but all techniques will be demonstrated and practiced.
Categories: Spinning
Supplies that students will bring:
- Spinning wheel and tools
- Lazy kate
- 3 Bobbins or at least 1 bobbin and a ball winder
- Note taking materials
- Braids for analyzing and planning a yarn (optional)
- Small side table for your supplies (optional)
Material Fee: $25
Materials Included: The material fee covers hand dyed braids and commercial fibers to practice with and take home, labeling supplies, and a full color handout.