Spinning Luxury Fibres: Camelids
Welcome to Spinning Luxury Fibres: Camelids!
As we start on the second course within this series centred around luxury fibres, we focus on camelids. This course provides an introductory glimpse into the world of alpacas, llamas, and camels.
Among camelid fibres, alpaca stands as one of the most easily accessible options for spinners, whether in its pure form or blended with wool. The Spinning Luxury Kit from SweetGeorgia Yarns, coupled with 18.5mic Merino Wool serves as an excellent way to take the first steps in experimenting with blending and sampling this luxurious fibre.
We’d like to take this moment to suggest that if you’re new to fibre preparation, we strongly recommend exploring Kim McKenna’s Nuances to Spinning Better Yarns and Working from Fleece courses to refine your techniques and finishing skills.
Just dipping your toes in will help you articulate the differences between wool and camelid fibres. You’ll also gain an understanding of the vocabulary when describing your spins, sampling, and swatches. Let’s jump in!
Camelids Included:
- Llama
- Camel
- Alpaca
- Huacaya
- Suri
The Spinning Luxury Fibres: Camelids course includes a comprehensive workbook with beautiful photos, tips, and resources.
Talk about the Spinning Luxury Fibres: Camelids course with members of the School of SweetGeorgia. Post project pictures, share personal reflections, and join the conversations in our Community Forums!
Tag what you are making everywhere with #sosspinning and #schoolofsweetgeorgia!
I finished my #attuneshawl using #handspunyarn and thefibrecompany #arranmorelight in a beautiful teal. The handspun was from a sweetgeorgia braid that I spun in July.
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I finished my #attuneshawl using #handspunyarn and thefibrecompany #arranmorelight in a beautiful teal. The handspun was from a sweetgeorgia braid that I spun in July.
#sosspinning
#knpknitchat
#dreareneeknits
#spinittoknititkal
I finished some handspun yarn 😁😁
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I finished some handspun yarn 😁😁
#sosspinning
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#lendrumwheel
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Part 2 of the August #onebagfull 🌈 pastel merino with banana fibre 🍌 #sosspinning #ashfordespinner3 vada.blue
Part 2 of the August #onebagfull 🌈 pastel merino with banana fibre 🍌 #sosspinning #ashfordespinner3 vada.blue
This art batt by fatcatknitsdyer simply took my breath away. It’s soft (BFL), sparkly, full of texture, and I haven’t quite experienced anything like it!
This art batt by fatcatknitsdyer simply took my breath away. It’s soft (BFL), sparkly, full of texture, and I haven’t quite experienced anything like it!
One strip of fibre done, 5 more to go. #sosspinning sweetgeorgia
As the change of seasons and the back-to-school routines get settled, with the holidays and gift planning still weeks away, this is the perfect time to plan a project just for you. Join us this month for an SOS Spin-Along!
As Greta @gretacornejomakes shares in her new SOS post—
I’m celebrating the change of season by prepping fibre and getting it ready for spinning a fractal 2-ply yarn. I hope you join us in spinning for a project, plus share your spin-in progress with us and meet with new and old friends. You can join the spin-along at ANY time, so dive into your stash or visit the @sweetgeorgia shop to find some beautiful fibre (Felicia`s handspun 3-ply fractal in BFL+Silk Salted Caramel is shown here) and spin along with us!
Read more about the spin-along and meetup information over at the SOS articles section... direct link in bio »
We’d also love to see your spinning progress! Tag your posts with #sosspinning or #schoolofsweetgeorgia, or join other SOS members and instructors over in the Community Forums.
As the change of seasons and the back-to-school routines get settled, with the holidays and gift planning still weeks away, this is the perfect time to plan a project just for you. Join us this month for an SOS Spin-Along!
As Greta @gretacornejomakes shares in her new SOS post—
I’m celebrating the change of season by prepping fibre and getting it ready for spinning a fractal 2-ply yarn. I hope you join us in spinning for a project, plus share your spin-in progress with us and meet with new and old friends. You can join the spin-along at ANY time, so dive into your stash or visit the @sweetgeorgia shop to find some beautiful fibre (Felicia`s handspun 3-ply fractal in BFL+Silk Salted Caramel is shown here) and spin along with us!
Read more about the spin-along and meetup information over at the SOS articles section... direct link in bio »
We’d also love to see your spinning progress! Tag your posts with #sosspinning or #schoolofsweetgeorgia, or join other SOS members and instructors over in the Community Forums.
Beautiful skeins and sweet beginnings of my Attune shawl! The liveliness and crisp texture that you feel and see when knitting with handspun is a wonderful sensory experience.
Beautiful skeins and sweet beginnings of my Attune shawl! The liveliness and crisp texture that you feel and see when knitting with handspun is a wonderful sensory experience.
Fractal spin on my Schachts ladybug spinning wheel in the center. I have 4 braids of hello yarn fiber club august color pit a pat. The wool is Corriedale. I run it through my steamer 2x to open up the braid. It is a joy to spin worsted weight yarn. #helloyarnfiberclub #helloyarn #corriedalewool #schachtladybug #spinningyarn #sosspinning
Fractal spin on my Schachts ladybug spinning wheel in the center. I have 4 braids of hello yarn fiber club august color pit a pat. The wool is Corriedale. I run it through my steamer 2x to open up the braid. It is a joy to spin worsted weight yarn. #helloyarnfiberclub #helloyarn #corriedalewool #schachtladybug #spinningyarn #sosspinning
Downloads
Equipment
- Preferred spinning tool,
-a spinning wheel is used in the course
*Please follow this link for Essential Spinning & Fibre Prep Tools needed
Materials
- Alpaca fibre
- Llama fibre
- Camel fibre
- Silk and Merino for blending
Camelids Luxury Fibre kits, Silks Luxury Fibre kits and 18.5 micron merino is available at SweetGeorgia Yarns. As a School of SweetGeorgia member, use the coupon SOSLUXURY23 for a 30% discount when buying this luxury kit for a limited time only.
Additional Supplies Shown/Demonstrated
- Diz
- Wool combs
- Hand carders
Do you have questions about Camelid Spinning Materials? Talk about it with members of the School of SweetGeorgia. Post project pictures, share personal reflections, and join the conversation in our Community Forums!
Course Content
About Instructor
Course Includes
- 5 Lessons
