This is the third in a three-part series exploring yarn structure and how the manner in which yarn is plied affects the cloth we make from it.
Part One: Singles
Part Two: Plied Yarns
All images by Michelle Boyd.
This is the third in a three-part series exploring yarn structure and how the manner in which yarn is plied affects the cloth we make from it.
Part One: Singles
Part Two: Plied Yarns
All images by Michelle Boyd.
[For Studio Members] Master spinner Michelle Boyd explains the hows and whys of “finishing” yarns for use in weaving, knitting and crochet projects. This helpful guide also includes tips for finishing a variety of fibre types under different water conditions.
[For Studio Members] Master spinner Michelle Boyd dives deep into how we communicate yarn thickness, explaining the various systems that are used, and the strengths and weaknesses of each. And she provides excellent tips for how to assess a yarn for use in knitting, crochet or weaving.
[For Studio Members] Master spinner Michelle Boyd returns with a detailed, photo-illustrated tutorial on how to spin singles yarn for knitting, crocheting and weaving applications. She addresses use of spindle and wheel, and discusses fibre choice.