Spinning Wheel
Michael Kessler
I recently did some crocheting and made my first hat (for my unborn nephew). To ensure I'm ready for traveling back in time, I realized that I need to learn how to spin from fiber (and then later how to shear a sheep).
Steven Smethurst
Dan Royer
http://spinolution.com/spinning-wheels/hopper-spinning-wheel
One of those things I'd like to DIY if I had another 6 lifetimes.
Dan
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:29:33 -0700
Subject: Re: Spinning Wheel
From: ste...@abluestar.com
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CC: em...@bluemollusc.com
Emily Smith
Hooray!!!!! Another fiber enthusiast!!!!! :D
We've never had a wheel at vhs unfortunately. At one point I was considering making one of these but got busy . I still think this would be the best solution for the space (compact, and super diy):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxrj8m-Vpwg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I can bring my drop spindle to shhh if you want to learn to spin and if I have a chance I'll try to grab my wheel. Really though, I recommend learning on a spindle.
Seriously, spinning is way more fun than knitting or crochet!
Emily Smith
The basic difference between a spindle and a wheel is that the spindle is compact and the wheel has a bigger drive. The wheel works in the same way but with a different mechanism (is with the spindle you have to wrap it around and with the wheel there's a flyer and bobbin that it gets spun onto directly).
The wheel is powered by treadles (foot pedals) and takes some time because you really have to keep up with it (its fast). Its good if you want to get some serious work done quickly but I use the spindle way more because I can bring it with me and its good for public transit and idle time.
The electric one is super cool though. I'd love to see us have a fleet of those. Maker faire project anyone? *wink!*
Emily Smith
Lol OK cool I'll explain in person on Saturday and show you what i mean. Its super simple, sorry if there was a lot of crafty jargon there. Nice work on the toque!!!!!!!! :D
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Michael Kessler
On Tuesday, March 19, 2013, Emily Smith wrote:
Lol OK cool I'll explain in person on Saturday and show you what i mean. Its super simple, sorry if there was a lot of crafty jargon there. Nice work on the toque!!!!!!!! :D
On 19 Mar 2013 12:16, "Michael Kessler" <mike...@gmail.com> wrote:
I don't even know what half of those things mean, but sounds fun!I've only completed on baby toque (see attached) but its been really fun. (Penguin not included)
On Tue, Mar 19, 2013 at 12:10 PM, Emily Smith <li...@bluemollusc.com> wrote:
Hooray!!!!! Another fiber enthusiast!!!!! :D
We've never had a wheel at vhs unfortunately. At one point I was considering making one of these but got busy . I still think this would be the best solution for the space (compact, and super diy):
I can bring my drop spindle to shhh if you want to learn to spin and if I have a chance I'll try to grab my wheel. Really though, I recommend learning on a spindle.
Seriously, spinning is way more fun than knitting or crochet!
On 19 Mar 2013 11:18, "Michael Kessler" <mike...@gmail.com> wrote:
-KesslerAm I crazy or was there a spinning wheel at the hackspace?If there is, is there anyone who knows how to use one and would be willing to show me?
I recently did some crocheting and made my first hat (for my unborn nephew). To ensure I'm ready for traveling back in time, I realized that I need to learn how to spin from fiber (and then later how to shear a sheep).
