Spinning my own yarn has always intrigued me. It seems like a natural progression from knitting and dyeing already spun yarn. Last week, I ordered a spinning starter kit from Etsy because it seemed like the easiest way to jump right in. 


Maybe it's just me, but spinning seems really intimidating. Like how am I going to turn this giant chunk of fiber into something useable? I watched a few YouTube videos and it didn't look that hard, so I decided to go for it. The general technique isn't too difficult, but I definitely had some issues with consistency. Towards the end of my first ounce of fiber, I was starting to really get the hang of it. Luckily, I have two more ounces to practice on before I order any meaningful quantities.


I'm really proud of the fact that I did it, but I know I still have a ton to learn. Spinning ain't easy.


And just for giggles, there's this:


My mom and I always joke that people give us weird looks when we knit in public. So she made me promise not to spin in public, unless I was at a spinning event or at my LYS. I promise not to break out the drop spindle in the waiting room at the doctor's office. Promise.


2 Comments

  1. Despite avidly knitting, spinning had never ever occured to me. Now I'm intrigued...

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  2. I had a lot of fun and definitely see myself taking it up as a suplemental hobby to knitting. I know it's not for everyone though!

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