How to spin yarn

Excited to embark your spinning adventures, but not sure where to start? This post has everything you need to know when learning how to spin yarn.

Don't get overwhelmed with information. Read on for the simplest, least overwhelming way to learn how to spin yarn.

New to spinning yarn? There are various factors that will help to achieve a consistent handspun yarn, which we will discuss today.

DIY Drop Spindles for Spinning Yarn

“I don’t want to spin mud” - This is a very common phrase uttered amongst hand spinners and it refers to the frustrating phenomenon of buying the most beautiful, multi-coloured blend of fibres, and then spinning a yarn from it that, from a short distance, looks like a murky brown or dirty grey colour. I’ve done it myself. I bought three hundred grams of World of Wool’s Fairytale blend called “Over the Rainbow” and took it away on holiday to spin. Image copyright World of Wool It’s gorgeous…

Skill of the Month: Spin Your Own Yarn via The Survival Mom -- Spinning is one of those skills that, once ubiquitous, has become something of a novelty. In the past, spinning your own yarn with a drop spindle or spinning wheel was as common as cooking dinner. Everybody used to spin. If you are alive on the earth today, you have ancestors who spun. #spinyarn #knitting #howtospinyarn #DIY #diyproject #lifeskill #homesteading #spinningyarn #yarn #crochet

Ready to ply your handspun yarn? This post will teach you how to take two (or three) single bobbins and ply them into a beautiful, well balanced yarn.

If you are brand new to spinning your own yarn, you may find yourself getting frustrated or confused. This video will clear much of that up for you!

Yarn spinning demo using a spinning wheel. I share tips and ideas for spinning an autowrapped art yarn with weaving in mind. Part 2 of 2 videos. (I link video one in the description)

There are so many excellent spinning books out there, it was hard for me to choose my favorites. But, as I started to narrow it down, I realized that my favorite beginner books were the books that taught me how to spin yarn! While several of these books are no longer in print, they are available in Kindle format, and of course you can always find them second hand if you are on the look out. So here they are, my top 5 books that taught me how to spin yarn.

Wanting to spin but not sure on the investment? Today we are going to make a drop spindle using things found around the house. It's easier than you think!

So you just got a spinning wheel! How excited are you right now? Let’s get you spinning and learn how to spin on a spinning wheel for absolute beginners! I know you probably want to dive right in and start spinning up that lovely fluffy fiber that will become your first yarn, but if you follow these simple steps, you will avoid frustration and have a better idea of how to troubleshoot any problems that may arise. Stick with me and soon you will be spinning amazing yarn!

Explore the variety of fibers you can spin—from wool and alpaca to flax and recycled blends.

Park and draft is a useful technique for learning how to spin your own yarn on a drop spindle. Learn how to do it now!

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Learn how to make your own drop spindle from a Tunisian crochet hook and oven bake clay with this photo tutorial from Banana Moon Studio!

Learn the ins and outs of starting a skein of yarn with this tutorial with pictures and videos. A center pull skein is a must have for knitters/crocheters.