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Level Up Your Handspun
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Nov 17 •
Introduce Yourselves!
Welcome! My name is Shilo and I am so happy to build this community with you. I have been spinning for more than 15 years and learn much of what I know the hard way - on my own. My hope in bringing us together I can share what I have learned and help spinners elevate their skills. As a community, we have so much knowledge. I can't wait to get to know everyone and level up our handspun. 🧶 Tell us about yourselves 🧶 Who taught you to spin? 🧶 What spinning challenges do you want to overcome?
1 like • Nov 19
I’ll get this started! 😂 I taught myself to knit in early 2004. I didn’t start spinning until years later. I’ve probably been spinning for 13 years maybe? Shilo Weir actually taught me to spin 😂. I’m just starting to actively use my hand spun yarn instead of just letting it sit and look pretty! Spinning thinner is a challenge for me, I’d like to spin a 3-ply sock yarn but so far that’s escaped me!
1 like • 19d
@Shilo Weir @Ann Jensen definitely! I’ve spun husky fur though I did blend it with alpaca since there wasn’t enough to make the scarf for the dog’s owner. A couple of things to remember: you’ll need more than you think because, depending on the dog, once you remove the guard hair what’s left will vary; wash it well and then wash it a few more times! Dog fur can retain a lot of smells, especially if it’s an older or sick dog. Don’t be afraid to blend it with another kind of fiber.
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