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spinPossible: objective: Lace (Consistency for fine yarns)

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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: Estonian. Shetland. Orenburg. Huck. Leno. Swedish. Atwater-Bronson.

We knitters and weavers are surrounded by lace!

Would you like to use your handspun with your next lace knitting or weaving project? With lace yarns, one size does not fit all. Lace can be tightly-spun worsted, softly-spun woolen, or anywhere in between, but with a little experimentation and thoughtfully choosing your fiber and preparation, it’s possible to spin the perfect lace yarn for your next project!

This class will explore techniques for successfully spinning lace yarns. We will discuss what makes a good lace yarn, basic wheel adjustments, techniques for diameter control and spinning consistent singles, evaluating the twist in your singles, and techniques for plying and finishing. We will also discuss spinning lace yarns from luxury fibers like cashmere and yak and practice with a variety of different fibers and preparations. 

Skills you will learn:

  • Identifying properties that make a good lace yarn
  • How micron count, staple length, crimp structure, and fiber preparation might influence your spinning choices
  • How to spin with more consistent diameter and singles twist
  • Plying choices for worsted and woolen spun lace yarns
  • How to get good lace yarn from fine short-stapled fibers (e.g., camelids)

Student Should Bring to Class: 

  • A spinning wheel in good working condition with extra bobbins
  • Notebook
  • Lazy kate (if you have one)
  • Any tools you might like to use (hand cards, mini-combs)
  • Any fiber you would like to practice with.

Supplies Provided by Instructor (included in the Materials Fee): Variety of fibers


Day: Saturday

Time: 1:30 to 4:30 


Cost: $58 (includes $15 materials fee)

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North Sound Alpaca Association (NSAA)
a 501(c)5 Agricultural Education and Outreach organization

You can reach us at info@fiberfusion.net or by mail at
Fiber Fusion Northwest, c/o NSAA
PO Box 1131, Stanwood, WA 98292​.
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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)
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