Spinning with Supported Spindles
Welcome to Spinning with Supported Spindles taught by Debbie Held!
Have you ever wondered about spinning with a supported spindle? Walk through each step of Debbie’s supported spindling process to alleviate any mystery surrounding spindles, and demonstrate just how portable and spinning-friendly support spinning is! The supported spindle has a unique beauty, not only in the finished yarn, but in the fluid movements of spinning that yarn.
Throughout the videos, you’ll learn:
- Styles of spindles and how to choose one
- Ergonomics
- Fibre prep
- Building your cop
- Cross-hatching
- Spindle storage and care
- And more!
SweetGeorgia Yarns has many spinning fibres available for this course.
Talk about the Spinning with Supported Spindles 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!
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
I really needed a palette cleanser, so I chose this this “Glorious” and happy color by woundupfiberarts during my staycation.🍭
I really needed a palette cleanser, so I chose this this “Glorious” and happy color by woundupfiberarts during my staycation.🍭
In case you still believe that a blending board doesn`t fully blend fiber, here`s proof otherwise. Each batt weighs 1.1-1.3 oz and was made with carded Rambouillet fleece, hand-dyed by me, plus three different silks, angelina, and bamboo. #blendingboard #fibreprep #sosspinning #herhandspunhabit #fleece #canonphotography #handspinning #handspinnersofinstagram
In case you still believe that a blending board doesn`t fully blend fiber, here`s proof otherwise. Each batt weighs 1.1-1.3 oz and was made with carded Rambouillet fleece, hand-dyed by me, plus three different silks, angelina, and bamboo. #blendingboard #fibreprep #sosspinning #herhandspunhabit #fleece #canonphotography #handspinning #handspinnersofinstagram
Downloads
Equipment
- Any support spindle of your choice and bowl/spinning surface
There are many wonderful spindle makers and Debbie has provided a Spindle Resource PDF for you to explore!
*Please follow this link for Essential Spinning & Fibre Prep Tools needed
Materials
- Fine to medium staple fibre
SweetGeorgia Yarns has a selection of fibres suited for the course and you get a 15% discount for being an SOS member!
Additional Supplies Shown/Demonstrated
- Hand carders
- 2 dowels for making faux-lags
Debbie explains multiple ways to ply, all using different materials. Please watch the 2.2 Plying, Spindle Care & Conclusion video before choosing which materials to use:
- Cardboard
- Bowl, cup or mug
- Storage bobbin and hand drill
- Rubber bands
- Small ball or ping pong ball
- Spindle stand
- Basket and knitting needle point protectors
- Drop spindle
Do you have questions about Supported Spindle Materials? Talk about it with members of the School of SweetGeorgia. Post project pictures, share personal reflections, and join the conversations in our Community Forums!
Course Content
About Instructor
Course Includes
- 7 Lessons
