Spinning wool....experts I need your input.

[justusnak]

So, I have been learning to spin wool...useing a drop spindle. Let me say, this is the most rewarding thing I have done in a while.
My yarn is not "perfect" but I believe it is useable! LOL
My wool is brown, from my ewe April. I love the color...whatcha think~!?

Remember, when you comment, I am new to this! Dont be too harsh!

 

[big brown horse]

BRAVO!

 

[freemotion]

Makes me want to knit!

Hmmm....how many sheep could I fit..... (me smacking me....)

 

[keljonma]

Now how cool is that!? Congratulations!

 

[Henrietta23]

Not an expert by a long shot. I took a one day hand spinning course with a friend who spins. But I will say it's awfully pretty!

 

[FarmerDenise]

I have been wanting to learn how to spin. Kudos to you for doing it. I just need to find my stash of wool and drag myself away from those darn computer games I keep getting caught up in. I actually have a spindle and know even where it is.

 

[justusnak]

Thanks everyone....I am hopeing to get my spinning wheel next week, and get lessons on it! I will be a " spinning fool" LOL

 

[valmom]

Welcome to a new obsession

I took a weekend spinning course years ago on a wheel- I really liked it and bought a wheel and a fleece. Then, I moved, packed everything, and my wheel hasn't seen the light of day for 6 years now Then in the spring I took a leap and bought a drop spindle because I really wanted to work with my brown fleece I had (plus, I scored a free fleece at a local fair last year during the sheep shearing demonstration!). I love the spindle. I'm not sure I would go back to my wheel, even if I had a place to put it.

Your yarn looks lovely. I am told by people who weave that they love "beginner's" yarn because it is so unpredictably thick/thin/slubby. Once you get good your yarn is too consistant to be interesting. (That's still my goal, though)

 

[justusnak]

Valmom,
Thanks...my sister actually asked me if she could have some of the "stubby" yarn. She prefers useing it for crochet. :/ I PERSONALLY want to get my yarn looking all the same size. Its definately a learning process...and I DO like useing the drop spindle. Its relatively easy, and quick!

 

[valmom]

One day I will actually be able to spin consistant yarn. It is my goal! (actually, I'm getting a bit better. Every skein I make gets a bit more "real".