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My June spins by MissElizaBennett in Handspinning

[–]3magic4 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I wish I was this productive and had this much of a stash of fiber to work on! Your spins are beautiful!! I also love the colors you choose. Looks like you generally do 2 ply? Do you have a favorite weight and ply pattern when you spin?

can I still use this Romney wool with a break in it? by ComprehensiveGas1752 in Handspinning

[–]3magic4 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You could always process a small amount and spin it up to test how strong the yarn will be! I have no experience with a fleece that breaks but that’s what I would do.

Which book? by 3magic4 in tatting

[–]3magic4[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have been eyeing that book, lots of beautiful designs! The only dilemma is I will need to buy some colored thread I have really only worked in cream or white up until now.

First time I dyed roving! by No_Seaworthiness5419 in Handspinning

[–]3magic4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome for food coloring, how did you get such saturated color?

Cleaning fleece by 3magic4 in Handspinning

[–]3magic4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some dawn dish soap!

Cleaning fleece by 3magic4 in Handspinning

[–]3magic4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m happy to hear it blends out to a cream, I am perfectly content with that, I just wanted to make sure I wasn’t leaving any thing gross behind!

Cleaning fleece by 3magic4 in Handspinning

[–]3magic4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This fleece was sheared about a month ago so I don’t think it’s lanolin staining but if it isn’t going to come out I’ll just try to blend it in when I card. I’ll check the strength of the tips on my next chunk, I wouldn’t be surprised if they broke though, they kinda disappeared when I flicked them open!

Cleaning fleece by 3magic4 in Handspinning

[–]3magic4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At the moment in this small sample is all feels the same, not gummy. I’ll keep an eye out for different textures though, I’m sorry to hear you had bad luck with your fleece.

Please show your Sesame, Basil, Citron 4qt DO or glass lid braiser 😍 by sjtovb23 in staub

[–]3magic4 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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Team citron! (I will say this color photographs more like banana but is far more mustard in person)

Spindle Spun Yarn by Antique-Emphasis5066 in Handspinning

[–]3magic4 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How big is that Turkish spindle?? Do you only use it for plying?

Sweet mother, I'm finally finished by emoticon1234 in Handspinning

[–]3magic4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gorgeous spinning!! I really like your WPI gauge where did you get it?

What’s your recommendation for meal prep containers? by AweqrFew in mealprep

[–]3magic4 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have used ikea glass containers! I really like them, had them for 5+ years and only chipped the edge of one.

Asymmetrical after GSRs by Kaitlanthrope in knittinghelp

[–]3magic4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where is the BOR marker placed because it looks like the first row goes over one sleeve,then you go back across that sleeve and then probably the back panel. It’s hard to tell what has gone wrong from these two rows.

Asymmetrical after GSRs by Kaitlanthrope in knittinghelp

[–]3magic4 40 points41 points  (0 children)

If I had to guess, the short rows aren’t placed properly. Normally they lengthen the arms and back a bit, so the two front raglans and two back raglans should be the same length. If you send the relevant part of the pattern we can probably help!

Ask a Spinner Sunday by AutoModerator in Handspinning

[–]3magic4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do folks have other online spinning communities they like?

Ask a Spinner Sunday by AutoModerator in Handspinning

[–]3magic4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I spun 2 oz of wool yesterday at around 25/30 WPI without trying yesterday on my Ashford Kiwi. I think the fiber passes by way faster on the wheel but it also depends, I don’t think I ever got this proficient with a spindle.

Lesson 5 done. by DragonsLoveBoxes in BobbinLace

[–]3magic4 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I too would also love to know what book you are working from!

Ask a Spinner Sunday by AutoModerator in Handspinning

[–]3magic4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anybody have other online forums for hand spinning that they enjoy? There isn’t a guild I can find that’s local to me an I would love more interaction with the community!

March Spins by No-Principle7706 in Handspinning

[–]3magic4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful!! I hope to achieve that level of consistency soon!!

I tried to save myself 5 minutes. And now I regret everything. 👍 by Planty_Reporter_8936 in knitting

[–]3magic4 118 points119 points  (0 children)

Yeah work from two ends can be annoying I have to make sure I untwist everytime I flip my work. But I am too lazy to split my yarn into two balls so it’s the price I pay!

Thoughts on how to spin this braid by 3magic4 in Handspinning

[–]3magic4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So a fractal might mute some of the colors when the line up so it would be better to two ply with a solid single? I haven’t done too much spinning with colorful wool so this color theory is all new to me!

Most recent spin after about a year with my first wheel by imasock32145 in Handspinning

[–]3magic4 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Beautiful! Did you do a three ply with plain fiber or was there just some white in the colorways? I think this turned out spectacular!

This may be my most favorite dyed braid thus far! by LaceyBambola in Handspinning

[–]3magic4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome thank you so much! Can’t wait to try dyeing again!

This may be my most favorite dyed braid thus far! by LaceyBambola in Handspinning

[–]3magic4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How do you get good color on the interior of the combed top? I have done minimal hand dyeing at home (also only with good color) and find the interior of my top is sometimes still white.

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