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spinPossible: Spinning for Sweaters

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Instructor: Michael Kelson

Required Skills: Successful students will have a good working relationship with their spinning wheels, be able to spin a consistent single, and have some experience plying and finishing yarn.

Class Description: Are you ready to tackle your first sweater-spin?

There are many factors that we, as spinners, should consider as we embark on our first sweater spin. The core characteristics of the fiber (e.g., crimp, fineness, hand, prep) will influence the choices we make in spinning and the fabric in our final garment.

This class will explore several fibers that might be great choices for your sweater. We’ll take a look at fibers you’re probably familiar with (Merino, Rambouillet, BFL), some blends (Shetland/Silk, Merino/Yak/Silk), and some fibers that might be new to you (Romney, Cheviot, Manx Loaghtan).

We will work on diameter control and consistency, plying and finishing techniques, and how to evaluate your final yarn to make sure you’ll have the perfect fabric for the sweater of your dreams.

Skills you will learn:

  • How to assess characteristics of different fibers for the garment you have in mind
  • Techniques for consistency and diameter control
  • How to choose the appropriate draft for your fiber (worsted, woolen, semi-woolen)
  • Strategies for plying, finishing, and swatching
  • Evaluating your final fabric

Students Should Bring to Class:

  • A spinning wheel in good working condition
  • Extra bobbins
  • Notebook
  • Lazy Kate (if you have one)
  • Bring any tools you might like to use (hand cards, mini combs) and any fiber you would like to practice with.

Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in the Materials Fee): Materials used in class.


Day: Saturday

Time: 9:30 – 12:30


Cost: $58 (includes $15 materials fee)          

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North Sound Alpaca Association (NSAA)
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  • Home
  • About
    • What is Fiber Fusion
    • Location & Driving Directions
    • Food & Lodging - Onsite
    • Food & Lodging - Offsite
    • Safe Space
    • Covid-19 Policy
  • News
  • 2023 Event
    • *NEW* Featured Breed - 'Dorset Sheep'
      • *NEW* Dorset Sheep to Sock!
    • Schedule of Events
    • Event Guide 2023
      • Advertise in our Event Guide
    • Class Info 2023
      • Class Instructors 2023
    • Vendor Info 2023
      • Vendor List 2023
    • Fiber Arts Show 2023
    • Fleece 2023
      • Fleece Show 2023
        • Fleece Show Judge 2023
      • Fleece Sales
    • Demonstrations
    • Used Equipment Market Place
    • Live Fiber Animal Exhibit
    • and more...
  • Past Events
    • 2022 Event
      • Schedule of Events
      • Event Guide 2022
        • Advertise in our Event Guide
      • Vendor Info 2022
        • Vendor List 2022
      • Class Info 2022
        • Class Instructors 2022
      • Demonstrations
      • Fleece 2022
        • Fleece Show 2022
          • Fleece Show Judge 2022
      • Used Equipment Market Place 2022
      • Fiber Arts Show 2022
      • Live Fiber Animal Exhibit
      • and more...
    • 2019 Event Information
      • Schedule of Events 2019
      • Vendor List 2019
        • Vendor Info 2019
      • Classes 2019
        • Our Instructors 2019
      • Fleece 2019
        • Fleece Show Judge 2019
      • Used Equipment Market Place 2019
      • Live Fiber Animal Exhibit 2019
      • and more... (2019)
    • Historical Pages
  • Support Fiber Fusion
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