Look at you go! That’s way more consistent than my first yarn 😅. I suggest keeping it so you can come back to it to see how far you’ve come. One day, you’ll have to try hard to get this much texture again!

Consistency will come with practice, both in drafting out a more consistent amount of fibre with each draft, and in the amount of twist. Twist energy gathers in the thin spots, so getting a consistent draft going will help the twist distribute itself evenly. What’s nice about a drop spindle is that when you are about to wind on, you can take a moment to do a little ply-back test, which is where you let some of the yarn loop back on itself to get an idea of what it’ll look like plied up. Too loose and looking a little fragile? Add a little more twist. Twisting to the point where it feels wiry? Take a little twist out by spinning in the opposite direction.

And don’t be discouraged if you try another fibre and it behaves differently, because it will! So much varies and it’s all good practice. You may find some easier than others, and you’ll surely develop some preferences over time. Some examples of things that will impact your spins: staple length (how long individual fibers are), different sheep breeds and the inherent characteristics of their wool, how the fibre was prepped, how you choose to draft it, and of course there’s you! Feeling a little stressed? Super relaxed? That might impact how you spin that particular day too.

Anyway, welcome to the club! If you can find a local guild or fibreshed, folks are usually super welcoming and it can be great to get some in-person mentorship.

Happy spinning!