Monday, September 30, 2013

MY First Attempt At Spinning.

Being my first time to attempt spinning. l was given this wool type fiber to practice on. Was a tad course and felt nothing like wool to me... the novice. 

 My Hubby purchased this spinning wheel back when we lived in Melbourne... from a garage sale on the Mornington peninsular and thought it would be nice if one of us learnt to spin. ( He meant me). It has sat around the house looking inviting for a while now.
After visiting with friends in Melbourne on a recent trip, thought l would like to knit a cardigan/jacket, this made me think a little more about types of wool ...then l had a brain wave, spin my own. ( Hubby encouragement all the way).



Then after visiting the Spinners and Weavers demonstration together at the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, decided to give the whole idea a chance. So off l went on Thursday last and took my very first lesson.  Found it to be a very relaxing day and after the usual introductions went to work with many helpful hints and encouragement managed to spin this wool....into a ball of wool....sort of.  Would be a lot cheaper, quicker to purchase the wool from the store, but not as much fun.  This is going to be exciting.... wish me luck. So much more research is needed.

2 comments:

  1. Iam a spinner from way back Recently sold my wheel cos no one was wearing my creations any more
    I loved it though Very relaxing once you get the hang of it. Knit a beanie with your first balls You will be amazed how well they turn out with all the variations in thickness Good Luck Oh and I must tell you When I first started it was very frustrating and the girls put a sticker on my wheel saying big deal It stayed there till I sold it and the lady said she would keep it as a reminder to be patient

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