Thank you so much for showing this technique, and for the info regarding keeping the chains short when plying. I am looking forward to to reading more on your blog, thank you for all of the links. Best wishes, Geraldine
You’re welcome! I’ve never seen anyone doing this either but I came up with this when I was trying to think of different ways of spinning a blend from the side as opposed to the end.
Thank you! Yes, I do find thinner rolags are much easier to spin from. If I find that I'm struggling to draft out the rolags while I'm spinning I sometimes pre-draft the rolags, which can often make for a more relaxing spin.
Such beautiful work. I am bursting with ideas of what to do with my stash. Your format is so helpful for those with hearing impairment or auditory processing issues. The visuals with a few words and music helps me to focus on the technique. Thank you so much.
Oh thank you so much. I’ve been spinning for decades but chain-plying I only really ‘clicked’ for me a few years ago. It does take some co-ordination but it will come eventually. If you’re struggling to chain-ply at the wheel, have you looked at making a chain-plied ball? I wrote a blog post about the two ways to chain-ply and the advantages of both. There’s a link here if you’d like to see www.craftmehappy.com/2022/11/chain-plying-at-wheel-versus-making.html
@@KathrynCraftmehappy I had bought a great number of very spashie coloured braids of roving when I first started spinning and then promptly buried in my stash because the first one turned to mud when I spun it. I will now be unbury those braids to have a go at them this way and hopefully no more mud. Thank you! (A 100 gallon tote will be empty in no time)
@@wklilly1 I haven’t got a wooden orifice reducer. I have a resin one that I made myself or you might be thinking of a pretty pottery one I’ve got that was made by @CharanSachar who’s a talented artist who works with both fibre and clay.
I have a gorgeous blend called borealis, and I've had the worst time with it because there's yellow with both magenta and teal over and under (aka mud). I've tried separating it and while somewhat successful, I get really impatient with it given the ounces to work with. Wondering if I can do short bursts with the cards (no blending board) to get this lovely combo simulation of colors.
I would have thought that this technique would work for short lengths on a hand carder. You just need to open the fibres up so that the colours are sitting next to each other rather than on top of each other. Alternatively you could try spinning from the fold. That definitely helps to keep the colours separate.
@@KathrynCraftmehappy from the fold has semi-worked but not completely. The roving is tightly packed, making separation/unfolding hard. but I think if it do it in short bursts instead of trying to do bigger batches, I might stand a chance with your example technique here.
Wow beautiful colors. Great technique.
Thank you so much! 🥰
Thank you so much for showing this technique, and for the info regarding keeping the chains short when plying. I am looking forward to to reading more on your blog, thank you for all of the links. Best wishes, Geraldine
Lovely lovely lovely! Thank you!
Oh bless you, you’re very welcome!
from Gerry - I never realized all the different ways I could "process" a multi-colored roving. Love to watch you work. Thanks for sharing. Blessings.
Thank you so much I’m always trying to think of new ways of using my blending board. ❤
Beautiful yarn ❤
Thank you so much!
It never even occured to me to use my blending board for these multi-colored rovings. Thank you!
You’re welcome! I’ve never seen anyone doing this either but I came up with this when I was trying to think of different ways of spinning a blend from the side as opposed to the end.
Spettacolare! Complimenti!!
Thank you so much!
As a beginner i like how you made the roulgs thiner then normal i did this and it helped me be more concesent when I'm spinning😊
Thank you! Yes, I do find thinner rolags are much easier to spin from. If I find that I'm struggling to draft out the rolags while I'm spinning I sometimes pre-draft the rolags, which can often make for a more relaxing spin.
wow, so beautiful 😮👏
Thank you so much! 🥰
Such beautiful work. I am bursting with ideas of what to do with my stash. Your format is so helpful for those with hearing impairment or auditory processing issues. The visuals with a few words and music helps me to focus on the technique. Thank you so much.
Oh thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate your feedback. Happy spinning!
Such beautiful colours. You can spin really evenly and your chain ply is gorgeous. My chain ply is more like cord! 😊🧶
Oh thank you so much. I’ve been spinning for decades but chain-plying I only really ‘clicked’ for me a few years ago. It does take some co-ordination but it will come eventually.
If you’re struggling to chain-ply at the wheel, have you looked at making a chain-plied ball? I wrote a blog post about the two ways to chain-ply and the advantages of both.
There’s a link here if you’d like to see www.craftmehappy.com/2022/11/chain-plying-at-wheel-versus-making.html
@@KathrynCraftmehappy Thank you I will check this out. I really enjoy your videos 😊
@@andreamagill7034 Oh thank you so much, that means a lot to me 🙂
Those pre-drafted rolags certainly tamed that top and got a nice looking yarn.
I think so too, thank you!
@@KathrynCraftmehappy I had bought a great number of very spashie coloured braids of roving when I first started spinning and then promptly buried in my stash because the first one turned to mud when I spun it. I will now be unbury those braids to have a go at them this way and hopefully no more mud. Thank you! (A 100 gallon tote will be empty in no time)
@@ksisu1324 good luck and have fun! Chain-plying the singles too is one of the best way of avoiding ‘spinning mud’.
@@KathrynCraftmehappy That is why I love chain-plying
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argh, i don't need another hobby.... oh but this looks so satisfying
It is very satisfying!
Can you tell me where you got the wood orifice reducer? It’s gorgeous. ❤
@@wklilly1 I haven’t got a wooden orifice reducer. I have a resin one that I made myself or you might be thinking of a pretty pottery one I’ve got that was made by @CharanSachar who’s a talented artist who works with both fibre and clay.
I have a gorgeous blend called borealis, and I've had the worst time with it because there's yellow with both magenta and teal over and under (aka mud). I've tried separating it and while somewhat successful, I get really impatient with it given the ounces to work with. Wondering if I can do short bursts with the cards (no blending board) to get this lovely combo simulation of colors.
I would have thought that this technique would work for short lengths on a hand carder. You just need to open the fibres up so that the colours are sitting next to each other rather than on top of each other.
Alternatively you could try spinning from the fold. That definitely helps to keep the colours separate.
@@KathrynCraftmehappy from the fold has semi-worked but not completely. The roving is tightly packed, making separation/unfolding hard. but I think if it do it in short bursts instead of trying to do bigger batches, I might stand a chance with your example technique here.
I have just had a go at this - my word, it's amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing this. I'll be tagging you in my first attempt on IG :)
Oh wonderful! I’m so glad it made a difference for you. This is my favourite technique.
I definitely look forward to seeing your final yarn.