How to PLY on a Drop Spindle / Techniques and Troubleshooting

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[karenjohnson]

I take an empty toilet paper roll folded and when I pull my yarn off the ball winder, I slide it on to the old roll. The carboard keeps the ball from tangling up in my hand. It allows me to ply a larger ball.

[HeavenlyKnightAK]

I just got a free spindle from the lady at the state fair. 😭😭😭 she even taught me the crash course and free wool to practice with. This video is exactly what I was looking for!! Thank you !🙏

[bayoutown]

Best tutorial on plying I've seen. Thank you!!!

[katalinkecskes]

As a beginner spinner I love your videos so much. So easy to understand and follow.

[jenniferbrighty]

Hi Rayne, hope you're OK. Thankyou so so much for this video on plying on a Drop Spindle. This has to be the Best Video that I've seen on Plying. I've only ever spun singles and been to afraid of plying them together. Now feel able to ply them together after watching this video.
Thanks again.
Happy Spinning.
Take care and stay safe.
Love Jen xx 💖😘

[susansilva]

Thanks so very much. Your explanation and directions are excellent. I'm just beginner, but this has helped me alot.

[Ash-hihy]

Thank you so so much!! See I always have trouble with the direction of the spin! This makes so much sense!

[ragathnor]

Excellent video...good description of what the ball hand is doing.

[josephascroft]

That is so cool I’ve never done that, only ever done singles, love it 👍

[tiasdolls]

Thank you for the tutorial and all the encouragement

[lanadutcher]

Great video! Just starting out thanks.

[lkg.]

This was so helpful, thank you so much 😊😊

[Clubkidknitter]

Your videos are amazing! Love your presentation style! New subscriber here! ❤ Just getting into spinning and you're so encouraging/inspirational! Thank you!😊

[phoebebaker]

I might have to get myself one of those ball winders!

[AshleyAriesK]

Thank u so much 4 taking the time 2 show us this technique..I've been wondering 4 a good while if I could do this. Its actually 1 of the main reasons I looked 4 & bought a drop spindle(this & 2 make plarn yarn that is nice & twisted or maybe I can ply them too...I was wanting 2 ask tho, does any1 know if I can do this with like 2 skeins of store bought #4/worsted weight, 100% acrylic or some acrylic blend yarns & also what about 2 sks.of #4 100%cotton yarn, or that $ tree 100% polyester chenille that's thin as #4or barely #5 guage yarns???

[AshleyAriesK]

I think i should rephrase my question from old comment I made..Am still curious almost a yr.later & trying to figure out if it's possible 2 use this concept on 2 skeins of store bought #4 worsted weight 100% cotton yarn. Idk if the strands of yarn from ea.skein are already plied by machine when the yarn was made, or if that makes a difference or not(Id be changing a couple of things 2 better fit the situation tho, obviously..Like I'd put ea.ball/skein where it's easy 2 unwind & in their own seperate bowls beside me on the floor or up higher on a table. Also, would try to do the spinning after I invisble or Russian joiin the 2 ends 2gether & then see if I can make a slip knot or find a way to secure them on2 my spinner hook. Also after all that, I'd then try to start the twist by hand like u showed & attempt 2 keep the v shape & tension best I can while pulling up & using the slack of the continuous feed from skeins/bowls)...If it is possible 2 do w/the cotton yarn, , then what do u think about if I tried this w/acrylic yarn w.w.#4 (that I can def.say already looks plied) as well?? Hope this isnt too much of a bother & that I will hear some kind of feedback. Thanks so much 4 ur time & the great video..

[pamelagarbig]

If you show someone how to ply, please explain first what it means.

[mariannesther]

Very usefull! Thank u from a newborn spinner in Norway🧶