Art Yarns + Spinning On The Go

Those of you who are relatively new to handspinning may be intimidated at the thought of spinning art yarns, but you easily create your own unique works of art! Here are a few simple ways to get started:

• Ply your handspun single with commercial thread or textured yarn such as boucle or eyelash. This is an ideal approach for  fluffy thick and thin handspun singles especially; be sure to match the direction you spin your singles with the direction of the thread or yarn you'll be plying it with.

Have you ever had too much twist in your single, causing it to periodically twist back upon itself? 

• When plying two singles together, periodically stop to allow one of them to twist back on itself, then continue to ply with even tension. The result is your very own "ewelash" yarn!

There's no need to buy expensive yarns with beads or sequins when you can make your own! Using either two handspun singles or one handspun single with one commercial thread (see above), string beads or sequins to add periodically as you ply. Other add-in ideas: Feather, locks, fabric pieces, silk flowers, or pom pons. Be creative!

Finally, pre-made art yarn batts such as those by Butterfly Girl combine various fibers, locks and nepps with a hint of sparkle, making one-of-a-kind handspun art yarns a breeze.

Portability meets quality at a nice price!

All the best,

Chris, Nancy, and the entire Woolery team