Do you like to knit or crochet? Are you always looking for patterns so you can use that skill? If so, I know just the place: Ralvery.com! Especially after Spinzilla, with all of that yarn, it will be nice to have a place to look for patterns. You can join groups, find patterns, have discussions… Continue reading Ralvery
Author: Rachel @ Joyful Creations
An Open Letter to Spinzilla
Dear Spinzilla, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for holding this contest. Without it, I may never have spun hours or learned all the lessons I have! This was what I needed to make me consistent in spinning fiber on my drop spindle. This was my first time taking part… Continue reading An Open Letter to Spinzilla
Experiments, Lesson 7
Tonight at midnight ends the Spinzilla contest. It has been fun, exciting, and I have learned quite a bit. I think I just started truly learning about spinning. Today's lesson was an accident. My mom was trying to thin out my white wool and when she tried to spin it, it kept breaking. The weight… Continue reading Experiments, Lesson 7
Painted Wool vs. White Wool
Today I have spun white wool without any color added. I have enjoyed it and noticed some interesting differences: Hand painted wool is a somewhat harder to pre-draft. It is a little more course, but does not break easily. The non-painted wool is very soft. It is easy to pre-draft and spin, but it breaks… Continue reading Painted Wool vs. White Wool
Guest Post, Lessons Learned
Spinzilla has made for an interesting and fun week. A week before it began, my daughter was signed up by her Grandmother and Aunt. A second notice appeared, so I thought there was a mistake of being double charged. I inquired about it and was told, there was no double charge...I was signed up! Yikes!!… Continue reading Guest Post, Lessons Learned
How to Get Your Family Involved, Lesson 4
I climb up a small two-step ladder and my brother and sister take turns spinning the spindle while I hold the wool and work it into yarn. My two-year old brother makes yarn with a stick and some wool without too much struggle. My Dad wakes up early to make my Mom and I another… Continue reading How to Get Your Family Involved, Lesson 4
Fixing Mistakes, Lesson 3
What do you do if your yarn is too thick or a part of did not keep the twist, and you did not correct it while you were spinning it? Don't despair, this can be fixed. While you are wrapping the yarn around the niddy noddy and come to the wool that is too thick… Continue reading Fixing Mistakes, Lesson 3
Niddy Noddy, Lesson 2
I woke up bright and early ready for another day of spinning. My Grandmother and Aunt sent me a very handy tool, called a Niddy Noddy. (I wonder how it got it's name?) Although it looks simple, this tool helps you to make a skein of yarn after you spin it. After I figured… Continue reading Niddy Noddy, Lesson 2
Pre-Drafting, Lesson 1
Day 1 of Spinzilla: I woke up this morning excited to begin the challenge. I packed my bags for school and headed out with my spindle and wool. I have spun most of the day and the lesson I have learned is that pre-drafting really helps. Pre-drafting is gently pulling the wool to make it thinner… Continue reading Pre-Drafting, Lesson 1
A Spinzilla Challenge
My aunt has given me a Spinzilla challenge! The challenge has two parts: first, spin at least one hour per day during Spinzilla, and second, post something that I learned about spinning every day. I have accepted the challenge!! There is a reward at the end if I complete the challenge. A spinning wheel! This has made… Continue reading A Spinzilla Challenge
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