Spinning Singles: Structure and Color with Jillian Moreno

About Spinning Singles: Structure and Color with Jillian Moreno

Learn the ins and outs of spinning a singles yarn that won’t bias when used for knitting or weaving. The secret to a sound singles is getting the twist right, plus practice.
We’ll discover exactly the type of twist a singles yarn needs and learn to measure it both with tools and with just your hands and eyes. You’ll get to practice your new twist by exploring spinning singles with variety of fibers, blends, and preparations, to see how each change effects singles. We’ll talk about the different ways to finish your singles, and how best to use your singles yarn.

Think you are out of luck with playing with color and spinning singles? Think again! We’ll make variegated, gradient, intermittent, and marled yarn while we combine colors, naturals, and braids. You’ll learn about fractal singles and find out what happens when we combine different color methods into a singles yarn for a kaleidoscope of color.
You’ll leave this class with the inspiration and know-how to make your perfect singles yarn.

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

A wheel in good working order, 1 bobbin, 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

None