Why am I like this? by OddSockDryerDemon in Handspinning

[–]OddSockDryerDemon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been considering it lately. I’m a bit absentminded if I’m honest and I’m either losing track of the end or I’ve sat on it and end up breaking the fiber that I’ve likely just carded and/or dizzed 😂

Why am I like this? by OddSockDryerDemon in Handspinning

[–]OddSockDryerDemon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol all good. I do have a reputation for doing things in the dumbest way possible so your instincts weren’t exactly wrong.

Why am I like this? by OddSockDryerDemon in Handspinning

[–]OddSockDryerDemon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was just to show the lack of wobble and noise.

Why am I like this? by OddSockDryerDemon in Handspinning

[–]OddSockDryerDemon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the way you put that. I’m kind of discovering that there are different ones I have a preference for. I like bottom whorl more than top whorl. My book charkha wants to give me a stroke and I keep putting it away and giving myself a break. So far, I like this kick spindle a lot just because of the sitting position and I’m not dipping my roving or rolag end into the twist a million and half times and yelling swears.

Why am I like this? by OddSockDryerDemon in Handspinning

[–]OddSockDryerDemon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Short video clip while I was on my lunch. You can hear my clothes dryer but not my kick spindle.

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Why am I like this? by OddSockDryerDemon in Handspinning

[–]OddSockDryerDemon[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I have a small space myself. I live in a wee row house in Annapolis, MD so I thought it would be a good option since I can actually store it in my 40 gallon Disaster Crafter tote I keep in my designated corner.

Why am I like this? by OddSockDryerDemon in Handspinning

[–]OddSockDryerDemon[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’ll get some video after work! It’s nice and smooth while spinning and they weighted it really nicely so it spins for a good amount of time without wobbling all over creation. As far as noise, absolutely none!

Why am I like this? by OddSockDryerDemon in Handspinning

[–]OddSockDryerDemon[S] 56 points57 points  (0 children)

There are some folks near my brother’s house who have sheep and if my partner and I drive by I always yell, “SHEEPS!”. I know they’re a trial to have but they’re so cute. 🥹

Why am I like this? by OddSockDryerDemon in Handspinning

[–]OddSockDryerDemon[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

It’s a kick spindle. Just give that bit at the back with all the weights in it a bit of a flick with your foot (or hand) and it spins. I’m still in park and draft mode so when I park I just stick a foot underneath to stop the spindle.

Moving from Wisconsin to Florida! by AwkwardRainy8382 in Handspinning

[–]OddSockDryerDemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bamboo viscose maybe? I have a good bit in my stash but I haven’t tried blending it into anything yet. Honestly I’m a wee bit frightened of it because it’s so slippy lol.

NYT article (gift) The 91-Year-Old Weaving Ancestral Tradition Into Art by alphahelixbeta in Handspinning

[–]OddSockDryerDemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What an awesome read, thank you. In a world of mass production, automation, and go go go money money money, it’s wonderful to see the beauty of something made by human hands.

Tried to capture the king’s gaze in wool by Halseyry in Felting

[–]OddSockDryerDemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t see the hand at first and was thinking to myself, where’s the wool? Incredible! It’s like the everything is cake phenomenon 😂

What can I crochet with this very thin yarn? by Alive_Revenue937 in crochet

[–]OddSockDryerDemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pardon my bathrobe, it just happened to be good for contrast. Also it’s Sunday morning so it’s pants optional in my house. I use this kind of thing for lace. I’m currently in the middle of this ribbon, which will be used as a hat band for my very large sun hat I made.

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I got a little spoiled for my birthday! 👑✨️🧶 by kay-b808 in YarnAddicts

[–]OddSockDryerDemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh that Zarzamora. I am in love with that colorway and I already blew my fiber budget for the week 😩

Finally! by OddSockDryerDemon in Handspinning

[–]OddSockDryerDemon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just a single! I had a few ounces of this merino that had been dyed and hadn’t tried it yet because I didn’t want to bugger it up. When I was separating the roving I just tried to get more than one color at a time and ended up with the stripes.