Spinning for Socks
Spinning for Socks
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This self paced workshop covers the following:
Identifying desirable sock qualities and properties
Discussing fiber choices that are well suited for spinning sock yarn
Analyzing yarn qualities that make a good sock yarn
Exploring spinning techniques to achieve the ultimate handspun yarn for socks
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Handspun yarn & sock durability clip
Content covered includes:
What fibers to use and how to assess the following:
Staple length
Micron count
Warmth retention properties
Durability
Elasticity
How much twist to use for a sock yarn and how twist works
Different ways to spin sock yarn (woolen & worsted drafting)
How fibers influence functionality
How to analyze and copy properties of commercial sock yarns
How 3 and 4-ply yarns create more durable socks
Creating a control sample for spinning more consistently
Handspun socks by Suzanne Paquin
SKILLS NEEDED BEFORE BEGINNING:
This workshop is geared for an advanced beginner/intermediate spinner. So what does that look like? If you have the following skills you will be ready to take this class:
Spin a continuous & relatively consistent single
Comfortable with plying 2 bobbins (experience plying 3 or 4 bobbins is a plus)
Spinning fine (20+ wraps per inch)
Understanding of ratios/spinning speed
How to finish your yarn to prepare it for knitting (winding it off, washing it/finishing it, etc.)
Familiar with different fiber preparations and tools (commercially prepared combed top, hand carders, flickers, wool combs and diz)
Fiber prep isn’t the main focus of this workshop, so you can use commercially prepared top with great success)
Handspun socks by Hikari
LENGTH OF WORKSHOP:
2 hours of video instruction comprised of lectures, demos, and participant challenges.