to spin yarn on a handspindle. I’m using one I made myself out of a dowel and toy wheel from Michaels and a cup hook from the hardware store.
The dark brown “yarn” at the top of the picture is about a half ounce of Blue Faced Leicester roving that was gifted to me by an internet friend. The yarn on the spindle is variegated Jacob roving purchased at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival last weekend (picture-laden post coming). I was at first drafting with my left hand and controlling the spindle with my right; after watching a couple of Youtube videos I decided to try switching hands and that has worked out better. My initial effort varied between worsted and super-bulky after I plied it back on itself; the Jacob is better but still inconsistent; it goes from heavy fingering to worsted. My goal is to get consistent fingering-weight singles.
And yes, I remember that I promised a rant about First Holy Communion and Prom. Next post, I promise.
