Plying Primer: The Basics of Plying Yarn with Jillian Moreno

About Plying Primer: The Basics of Plying Yarn with Jillian Moreno

Why ply? Plying your yarns brings consistency, durability and fun to your yarns! In this class you’ll learn the how and why of plying yarn. Do you have questions about resting, rewinding, or tensioning bobbins, counting treadles or how to chain ply to keep braid colors clear? Your answers are in this class. We’ll practice 2-ply, 3-ply, and chain plying to get the twist you want while keeping your yarn consistent.
We’ll learn about how to set up your plying tools, discuss balanced yarns, the difference between worsted and woolen drafting, and see how different basic plies and amount of ply twist affect knitting structure. We’ll even touch on plying color. If you are new to plying or just need a refresher this class is full of the knowledge you need to make beautifully plied yarn.

Materials, Equipment, and Supplies the Student Must Bring to Class

A wheel in good working order, 4 bobbins (3 half filled with about 2 ounces each of Z twist singles to ply), a lazy kate, a niddy noddy, tags to mark samples, baggies for fiber, and pen and paper to take notes. Please bring any other spinning tools you like to use.

Materials Fee (to be paid directly to the instructor)

$25 - includes a variety of fibers, breeds, and preparations, including fibers dyed by independent dyers. Students receive enough fiber for class and to practice skills at home after the class. Small tools and measuring equipment will be available for use during class.

Pre-class Homework

Spin 2 ounces of z twist singles on each of 3 different bobbins and bring them to class.