tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345409957048753840.post9054498109288525319..comments2023-09-28T11:20:50.635+01:00Comments on Julia Hedge's Laces: Spinning: The First Draft. . . Blithe Spirithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08212500567025366169noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345409957048753840.post-86448798760818672982016-05-27T06:31:26.838+01:002016-05-27T06:31:26.838+01:00Thanks for the encouragement. My technique probabl...Thanks for the encouragement. My technique probably leaves a lot to be desired. I spin it with my hand near the bottom of the spindle, then do the park and draft as if I try to spin standing up, I am never fast enough before it starts spinning in the other direction. I will stick with it - it's fun and frustrating at the same time.Blithe Spirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08212500567025366169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2345409957048753840.post-28036824461349790422016-05-26T21:21:52.601+01:002016-05-26T21:21:52.601+01:00I see you have fallen down the spinning rabbit hol...I see you have fallen down the spinning rabbit hole too! It's amazing how different the yarn looks knitted compared to crocheted. Super experimentation.<br /><br />I'd say, stick with it. I took to it okay but I think that is because I pot as well and some of the technique/intuition/muscle usage is very similar. Do you spin the spindle between your fingers or roll it on your thigh? I found the latter much easier as it allowed me to get into a rhythm that made it easier to maintain even tension when drafting. Meghttp://mrsmscuriositycabinet.comnoreply@blogger.com