SPINNING & FIBRE PREPARATION
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.
Fundamental Spinning Courses
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.
Intermediate Spinning Courses
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.
Advanced Spinning Courses
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.
LATEST SPINNING POSTS
サポートスピンドルでの紡ぎ、3日目
コリデールのcarded battを紡いでいます。Long drawでwoolenな感じの糸のはず…（覚えたての単語たち）
今はドロップスピンドルよりもなんとなくサポートスピンドルが楽しいような気がします。
アナンダさんで購入した、インドの職人さんの作ったスピンドル（堅木）です。
糸はぼこぼこですが、それがやがて味に見えてくる…手染め糸のムラを楽しむみたいに、糸自体のムラも楽しめてくるのが不思議です。
早く何か編みたいな～！
ananda.yamanashi
#手紡ぎ糸 #サポートスピンドル #スピンドル #スピンドル紡ぎ #corriedale #handspinnersofinstagram #supportedspindle #spindlespinning #sosspinning #schoolofsweetgeorgia
サポートスピンドルでの紡ぎ、3日目
コリデールのcarded battを紡いでいます。Long drawでwoolenな感じの糸のはず…（覚えたての単語たち）
今はドロップスピンドルよりもなんとなくサポートスピンドルが楽しいような気がします。
アナンダさんで購入した、インドの職人さんの作ったスピンドル（堅木）です。
糸はぼこぼこですが、それがやがて味に見えてくる…手染め糸のムラを楽しむみたいに、糸自体のムラも楽しめてくるのが不思議です。
早く何か編みたいな～！
ananda.yamanashi
#手紡ぎ糸 #サポートスピンドル #スピンドル #スピンドル紡ぎ #corriedale #handspinnersofinstagram #supportedspindle #spindlespinning #sosspinning #schoolofsweetgeorgia
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!