

What is a Diz and Why Do You Need One?
What is a diz, and why do you need one? It may be one of the cheapest and more useful fibre prep tools you can get. They are versatile and extremely compact.
Spinning your own handspun yarn for knitting or weaving can be so much fun and satisfying. Learning to spin will give you ultimate understanding and control over so many characteristics of your yarn. From softness to size and from twist to texture, learn how we make our own yarns with our enthusiastic and encouraging spinning instructors here.
Start here! If you want to learn how to spin your own yarn, start with “Spinning From Scratch” and discover the joy of spinning with anything from a supported spindl, suspended spindle, spinning wheel, or e-spinner.
Our intermediate spinning workshops explore more about fibre preparation techniques to create new colours and textures as well as developing your skills to create intentional handspun yarns.
These workshops explore the distinct and unique nature of different fibres and fibre sources. Learn how to process a raw fleece and and develop your own pathway to spinning intentional yarns.
What is a diz, and why do you need one? It may be one of the cheapest and more useful fibre prep tools you can get. They are versatile and extremely compact.
If you’ve ever analyzed a chunky or bulky yarn, be it as a singles or a plied structure, you’ve likely noticed its airy, low-twist attributes.
We can make yarn with a stick and some wool. Pretty incredible, really! Then some people made a wheel. And we saw more balanced and
For the longest time, I felt intimidated by the idea of learning to spin silk yarns. It felt like the epitome of luxury fibres for
Becoming a more intentional spinner isn’t hard, but it does require tackling a subject that intimidates many: grist and yards per pound (YPP).
What if we considered twist balance in handspinning as more of a moving target than an end point, much in the way we think about the woollen and worsted continuum?
Learn how to spin yarn from a fibre rolag. Fibre rolags are more commonly used for shorter fibres.
Learn how to spin yarn from a fibre rolag. Fibre rolags are more commonly used for shorter fibres.
Learn how to knit a wrist distaff & how to use it to evaluate your handspun yarns with Rachel Smith.
Learn how to spin short forward & short backward draft with Katrina Stewart.
Learn how to make a carded roving using one hand card, a lockpop and a diz with Kim McKenna.
Learn where to oil your spinning wheel before every spinning session with Katrina Stewart.
Learn how to prepare hand-dyed braids of fibre so they are ready to spin.
How do you choose your first set of hand cards? Do you like lacey yarns? Do you like really fine, fine yarns? Or do you like sport weight or DK weight yarns? What tugs at your heart? Because if you get a set of hand cards that’s 56 point, they’re not going to handle those fine, fine fibres as well as a 72 point or 112 point set of hand cards. You have to think about the kind of yarn you want to spin and that’ll help you decide what size of hand cards that you should size.
Learn how to change a poly band spinning wheel drive band with Diana Twiss.
Join Debbie Held and Felicia as they try out and match supported spindles and bowls.
We, your School of SweetGeorgia handspinning instructors (Diana, Katrina, Kim, Rachel, and Debbie), thought we’d share with you an index of our own most used titles.
Investing in your first blending tools can be a dizzying decision.
Learning to spin will give you ultimate understanding and control over so many characteristics of your yarn. From softness to size and from twist to texture, learn how we make our own yarns with our enthusiastic and encouraging spinning instructors here.
Diana’s playful approach to fibre prep is just wonderful to follow, and it is impossible not to fall in love with her colourful blends.
Learn how to choose a supported spindle with Diana Twiss.
I’m all for enlisting alternate solutions in utilizing my handspun, and I know of no better stash-busting ally than the rigid heddle loom.
Learn the process of creating your first garment from your handspun yarn. Discover how to select the kind of fibre that will give you the garment you desire, how to sample your handspun yarn, how to calculate the measurements of your yarn, how to store large amounts of plies for bigger projects, and how to swatch your yarn before starting your garment.
Learn how to use blending boards, drum carders, hand carders, and wool combs for carding and combing spinning fibre for handspinning.
Sometimes, we build up goals and long-term objectives in our minds or even on paper, but we fail to review and reconsider the items on these lists as the years go by. For me, attaining an official “master spinner” status was one such intention, and one I’d put off.
If you’re a new or newer spinner looking for just the right spinning fibre to help you on your hand spinning journey, you’re in luck.
There are many options for e-spinners available now that fit every style of spinning and budget. Compare e-spinners to choose the best one for you.
Here is a list of some of Felicia’s favourite spinning and weaving books!
Here are a few links to various suppliers that are mentioned in the Spinning From Scratch course
Here are a few suppliers in the US, Canada, and UK that provide beautiful dyed spinning fibres to get you started.
Here are some suppliers and sources of undyed yarns and spinning fibres
Measuring the angle of twist in your yarn is a wonderful way to ensure consistency in your handspun yarns. Download our twist gauge here to measure the twist in your singles and plied yarns.
A couple downloadable tools to measure your “wraps per inch (WPI)” while spinning and plying your handspun yarns.
Learn how to “spin from the fold” with a long draw as a way to manage short, slippery, and downy spinning fibre blends.
Use our members-only coupon code to get a discount off your yarns and spinning fibres at SweetGeorgia Yarns.
Embracing imperfection(in other words, trying really hard not to be grumpy about your inconsistent yarn🫠).
This is my first spin in my life and actually I enjoyed it immensely. I couldn’t stop for 4 hours.
#suspendedspindle #dropspindle #supportedspindle #handspinning #handspinnersofinstagram #ドロップスピンドル #サポートスピンドル #手紡ぎ #手紡ぎ糸 #schoolofsweetgeorgia #sosspinning
Embracing imperfection(in other words, trying really hard not to be grumpy about your inconsistent yarn🫠).
This is my first spin in my life and actually I enjoyed it immensely. I couldn’t stop for 4 hours.
#suspendedspindle #dropspindle #supportedspindle #handspinning #handspinnersofinstagram #ドロップスピンドル #サポートスピンドル #手紡ぎ #手紡ぎ糸 #schoolofsweetgeorgia #sosspinning ...
I spun some alpaca fiber into yarn 😍 so pretty! Next step - 2 ply it and then tackle warping (threading all the yarn through) my loom. ashford_wheels_looms glimakra.of.sweden #sosspinning #espinner3
I spun some alpaca fiber into yarn 😍 so pretty! Next step - 2 ply it and then tackle warping (threading all the yarn through) my loom. ashford_wheels_looms glimakra.of.sweden #sosspinning #espinner3 ...
I purchased a handmade suspended spindle for the first time in my life! Handmade wooden crafts make my heart sing.
ついにお迎えしてしまいました!ドロップスピンドル。
CreemaのクラフトSATOさんというお店で手作りのものを購入させていただきました。
おまけで、綿花と、オーガニックコットンの種まで!!本当にうれしいです。
羊毛だけでなく、コットンやシルクもつむげるようになりたい!と夢だけは大きく。
ところで、つむぎ用の羊毛ってどこで買うのがいいんだろうか…色々これから調べてみます
#suspendedspindle #ドロップスピンドル #sosspinning #schoolofsweetgeorgia
I purchased a handmade suspended spindle for the first time in my life! Handmade wooden crafts make my heart sing.
ついにお迎えしてしまいました!ドロップスピンドル。
CreemaのクラフトSATOさんというお店で手作りのものを購入させていただきました。
おまけで、綿花と、オーガニックコットンの種まで!!本当にうれしいです。
羊毛だけでなく、コットンやシルクもつむげるようになりたい!と夢だけは大きく。
ところで、つむぎ用の羊毛ってどこで買うのがいいんだろうか…色々これから調べてみます
#suspendedspindle #ドロップスピンドル #sosspinning #schoolofsweetgeorgia ...
If you’re wondering how textured yarns differ from art yarns… they don’t. All art yarns are stable, usable yarns that can add texture, however bold or subtle, to the cloth in which they’re used.
Over at the upcoming Spinning Textured Yarns, instructor Debbie Held @doodler01 will teach SOS spinners about spinning a variety of art yarn styles and have you coming away from the course with a new appreciation for these classic, textured yarns and their infinite potential. The yarns in this course are truly timeless and they’re presented in a skill-building, logical order that’s meant to inspire you in your own application. Visit the course page now to find the materials list to get your supplies ready for the lesson launch on June 7th!
#sosspinning #schoolofsweetgeorgia #spinningartyarn #spinning #texturedyarns #handspun #handwoven
If you’re wondering how textured yarns differ from art yarns… they don’t. All art yarns are stable, usable yarns that can add texture, however bold or subtle, to the cloth in which they’re used.
Over at the upcoming Spinning Textured Yarns, instructor Debbie Held @doodler01 will teach SOS spinners about spinning a variety of art yarn styles and have you coming away from the course with a new appreciation for these classic, textured yarns and their infinite potential. The yarns in this course are truly timeless and they’re presented in a skill-building, logical order that’s meant to inspire you in your own application. Visit the course page now to find the materials list to get your supplies ready for the lesson launch on June 7th!
#sosspinning #schoolofsweetgeorgia #spinningartyarn #spinning #texturedyarns #handspun #handwoven ...
April has been BUSY and I noticed that my monthly FOs tend to reflect how busy my work schedule is. My #freshstartheadband is my only FO for this month so far and it makes sense, but it`s funny how spot on it is! 🙈 Do you notice this with your knits also?
After finally finishing the Warm Neutrals pre-order I had a lot of other deadlines to meet. Finalising my advent colorways was a huge goal for me this month (which I finished! 🎉) along with some wholesale orders and getting the Wanderlust 2022 Favorites together (which are coming in May!). On top of that, my parents are visiting, there is school vacation, and we are taking a small trip to London. Luckily, I think I`ll redeem some knitting time while my parents are here and while we are on vacation, so it should balance a bit in the end! 😊
Pattern: #freshstartheadband by whileberry.creative
Yarn: malabrigoyarn Washted in Piedras
Pattern: #handspunboomerangshawl by grittyknits
Fiber: malabrigoyarn Nube
April has been BUSY and I noticed that my monthly FOs tend to reflect how busy my work schedule is. My #freshstartheadband is my only FO for this month so far and it makes sense, but it`s funny how spot on it is! 🙈 Do you notice this with your knits also?
After finally finishing the Warm Neutrals pre-order I had a lot of other deadlines to meet. Finalising my advent colorways was a huge goal for me this month (which I finished! 🎉) along with some wholesale orders and getting the Wanderlust 2022 Favorites together (which are coming in May!). On top of that, my parents are visiting, there is school vacation, and we are taking a small trip to London. Luckily, I think I`ll redeem some knitting time while my parents are here and while we are on vacation, so it should balance a bit in the end! 😊
Pattern: #freshstartheadband by whileberry.creative
Yarn: malabrigoyarn Washted in Piedras
Pattern: #handspunboomerangshawl by grittyknits
Fiber: malabrigoyarn Nube ...
Together with a good set of hand carders and a flicker, a diz may be one of the cheapest and more useful fibre prep tools you can get. If I had to choose, I would go as far as having a set of hand carders and my set of dizzes as my only fibre tools. They are versatile and extremely compact.
New at the School today, Greta @gretacornejomakes talks about the wonders of this fibre prep tool at her new article "What is a Diz and Why Do You Need One?". Continue reading the full article (link in bio) at the School!
#sosspinning #schoolofsweetgeorgia #fibreprep #fiberprep #spinningyarn #spinningfiber #fiberpreptools #diz
Together with a good set of hand carders and a flicker, a diz may be one of the cheapest and more useful fibre prep tools you can get. If I had to choose, I would go as far as having a set of hand carders and my set of dizzes as my only fibre tools. They are versatile and extremely compact.
New at the School today, Greta @gretacornejomakes talks about the wonders of this fibre prep tool at her new article "What is a Diz and Why Do You Need One?". Continue reading the full article (link in bio) at the School!
#sosspinning #schoolofsweetgeorgia #fibreprep #fiberprep #spinningyarn #spinningfiber #fiberpreptools #diz ...
I have been learning about different ways of rearranging colors in fiber to produce different results. So that’s what is currently in progress here with another 4oz of merino in “Pink Elephant” by fiberlovediary.
Another new tool for me is a bobbin winder, which is fast and efficient!
I have been learning about different ways of rearranging colors in fiber to produce different results. So that’s what is currently in progress here with another 4oz of merino in “Pink Elephant” by fiberlovediary.
Another new tool for me is a bobbin winder, which is fast and efficient! ...
If you’ve ever analyzed a chunky or bulky yarn, be it as a singles or a plied structure, you’ve likely noticed its airy, low-twist attributes. While its modest beauty is easy enough to recreate with a little know-how, many handspinners have trouble putting a thicker intention to the treadle (or the motor, in the case of e-Spinner enthusiasts), especially those spinners who typically spin a finer and/or more worsted-style default yarn.
If spinning a heavier-gauged yarn has evaded you thus far, the information at Debbie Held`s @doodler01 new article, Getting Bulky: How to Spin a Thicker Yarn, may be just what you need.
Continue reading the full article at the School (link in bio)!
#sosspinning #schoolofsweetgeorgia #spinnersofinstagram #spinnersofig #handspun #handspunyarn #handspunstagram
If you’ve ever analyzed a chunky or bulky yarn, be it as a singles or a plied structure, you’ve likely noticed its airy, low-twist attributes. While its modest beauty is easy enough to recreate with a little know-how, many handspinners have trouble putting a thicker intention to the treadle (or the motor, in the case of e-Spinner enthusiasts), especially those spinners who typically spin a finer and/or more worsted-style default yarn.
If spinning a heavier-gauged yarn has evaded you thus far, the information at Debbie Held`s @doodler01 new article, Getting Bulky: How to Spin a Thicker Yarn, may be just what you need.
Continue reading the full article at the School (link in bio)!
#sosspinning #schoolofsweetgeorgia #spinnersofinstagram #spinnersofig #handspun #handspunyarn #handspunstagram ...