1 ply, 2 ply, 3 ply, 4, Cable Ply, Chain Ply, Maybe Even More with Maggie Casey
About 1 ply, 2 ply, 3 ply, 4, Cable Ply, Chain Ply, Maybe Even More with Maggie Casey
In this class, we’ll look at swatches with different plies and see how they change the look and feel of the swatch and discuss why. Then we’ll do some plying and you can see which one you like best for your next project.
Supplies, Equipment & Materials Needed for Class
• Spinning wheel in good working condition and all its parts
• Lazy Kate
• At least 4 bobbins (if you do not have 4 bobbins, you can wind off on storage bobbins)
Materials Kit
No materials kit for this class.
Pre-class Homework
Before class complete the following
• Spin 3 oz. of wool singles spun in the same direction at least 12 hours before class
• Divide singles, putting 1 ounce on each of 3 storage bobbins
• Spin ½ oz. in the opposite direction of the original singles
• For chain plying, have a bobbin with more than an ounce of well rested singles
Skill Level
Beginning spinning skills required. Students should be able to spin a continuous yarn and be comfortable with their wheel.
Contact the Teacher
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When
3-hour live online session.
Enrolled students receive 30-day access to the video recording of the class.
How It Works
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Maggie Casey
Maggie Casey has been addicted to spinning since the last century and while some people are proud of their wine cellars, she much prefers her fleece basement. She was co-owner of Shuttles Spindles & Skeins until it closed in 2020. Besides teaching spinning at Shuttles, she also teaches at the Estes Park Wool Market, Harrisville Designs, John C.
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