Blending for Socks with Laura Linneman
About Blending for Socks with Laura Linneman
Looking to make socks that are strong and wear for longer? Or maybe you want to have soft and warm socks? Making your own fiber blends for socks can help create your own perfect pair. In this class you will learn some basic tips and tricks for blending fiber for your desired socks using both equipment or just your hands.
Supplies, Equipment & Materials Needed for Class
• Spinning wheel or e-spinner in good working order
• 4 bobbins
• Lazy Kate
• Niddy noddy
• Combs, hackle or carding equipment to create the blend, although other spinning and blending methods will be discussed.
• Fiber needed:
◦ 4oz of Southdown wool or cheviot wool or superwash merino
◦ 1oz of mohair or tussah silk or nylon,
• Cards to label samples
• Notebook and pen
Students may also find a twist angle and consistency card helpful.
Materials Kit
No materials kit for this class.
Pre-class Homework
No homework prior to class.
Skill Level
Students should be able to spin worsted method singles consistently on a spinning wheel. They should have plied a yarn. If using fiber prep equipment, the student should already be familiar with using the equipment.
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When
2-hour live online session.
Enrolled students receive 30-day access to the video recording of the class.
How It Works
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Laura Linneman
Laura Lineman is obsessed with knitting and spinning. She is a developmental editor for the Ply Spinners Guild and Purl Magazine. Laura is also a regular contributor to PLY Magazine and has taught at retreats across the country.
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