Spinning to Knit (A)
About Spinning to Knit (A)
Have you tried knitting with your handspun and are unhappy with the results? In this class we will discuss woolen v. worsted, twist, and ply structures in order to make the right yarn for your knitting project.
Supplies, Equipment & Materials Needed for Class
• A spinning wheel or spindle in good working order
• 1 oz of a short staple fiber (any prep)
• 1 oz of a medium combed fiber
• Cards to label samples, a notebook, a pen
• Students may also find hand-cards, a drum carder or hackle helpful.
Materials Kit
No materials kit for this class.
Pre-class Homework
None
Skill Level
Students should be able to spin a single and ply. They should have an open mind that is willing to explore new methods and techniques.
Contact the Teacher
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When
Single 2-hour live online session.
Enrolled students receive 30-day access to the video recording of the class.
How It Works
Register and enroll above. Enrollment is not complete until payment is made on the next page, by credit card or Paypal via our secure platform. Enrolled students will receive an immediate email confirmation of enrollment, and on the day before the seminar, a reminder with Zoom link to join the class via email. Students will also be able to join the Zoom sessions from their Lessonface dashboard. Students can connect to Zoom using a tablet or computer with reliable internet. To actively participate online students also need a webcam with microphone.
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About Lessonface, PBC & the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival
Lessonface's mission is to help students achieve their goals while treating teachers equitably. Since 2012, we've hosted more than 30,000 students and 2,000 teachers for over 500,000 music, language, and arts lessons and classes online. We've hosted the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival's virtual fiber arts seminars since 2021, and are very happy to be hosting these seminars for the fifth annual Winterfest January 24-25, 2026.