Fractal spinning

I made my first attempt at Fractal Spinning. Fractal spinning is used with painted roving where you have long sections of color repeats and do not want to end up with a striped yarn. I chose this…

Spin-Off’s Summer 2007 issue had an article on what’s been called, among other things, fractal spinning. Multicoloured rovings/tops, while beautiful, often come out looking muddied or b…

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New YouTube video and accompanying blog post. It's like fractal spinning but for slack people. Go check it out and let me know what you think. What's this gorgeous braid you ask? Why those banging classic colors are no other than the December braid of the month " family quilt" Leftovers on site! #fiberart #craftyhousewifeyarns #spinnersofinstagram #fiberlove #handspinning #spinstagram

If you have ever tried spinning your own yarn before then you know just how fun and addicting it can be! We found 10 exciting spinning technique tutorials for you to try so you can stretch your spinning skills. Learn new things, try different techniques, and just have fun with it! Which of these yarn

I am excited and terrified to announce my first spinalong! For the month of May, I am going to try fractal spinning for the first time, and I hope others will join me in this learning adventure. Ex…

Yes, my friends, I actually cast on for a knitting project. Don’t panic. But let me back up….. I finished spinning my Forest Targhee, which I used a fractal technique for (the link is …

Over the last couple of years, I’ve spent a significant amount of time spinning merino and other finer fibres that I’ve prepared myself; whether it’s combed top using my mini wool combs, blended top on my hackle, or rolag-punis on my blending board. Earlier this year, however, I took a trip to Wonderwool Wales where I treated myself to a sweater quantity of fibre - I bought this hand-painted blue-faced Leicester and camel blend… … and this blend of Black Welsh wool and merino, along with…

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Can't decide what spinning/plying techniques to use for that special floof of fiber? Check out our 3 faves: center pull 2-ply, chain ply, and fractal! Learn more about each one and see the difference it makes in the resulting yarn. Any of these techniques can be done with a hand spindle, an e spinner, or a spinning wheel. #spinningyarn #handspunyarn