Learn how to spin on a spinning wheel.

I show you a few tips to get you started spinning on a spinning wheel.

Fiber that is good for beginning spinners - Corriedale, Cheviot, Falkland

Time stamps -
0:00 intro
3:30 fiber
4:50 tension
9:43 short forward draw
11:42 close-up
12:52 join fiber
17:03 whole wheel in view

Spinning wheel used in this video - Matchless by Schacht

[maryannarobinsonn]

I'm a novice spinner. You have really helped me. Thank you

[SagasInStitches]

The great thing about spinning your own yarn from fibers, if you're not satisfied with the yarn you make, you can always card it again, and it’s like having a fresh new batch of fibers to spin from. Endless possibilities!
I've been spinning probably 30 years by now, and your video is hands down, one of the best out there to explain how to do it. You get around so many things, I've not seen explained in other videos. Came across it when I just had autoplay on, and it didn't disappoint.

[nancyleejoyce]

Excellent tutorial! Unlike most of the "spinning for beginner's" tutorials, you cut it down to the very essential movements needed, briefly explained why, then demonstrated several times, from different angles and distances. Bravo!

[howlingwind]

I never know what im going to do with my handspun either, until I do!😊. Ive been spinning since I was 21 I'm now 63, and its always nice when others learn the craft. Cheers from Australia!

[lindacalver]

I have had my wheel for 6 months and just haven’t had the confidence to have a try despite watching loads of supposedly beginner tutorials. Watching this has given me the confidence to get my wheel out and have ago whilst watching it again. Thank you so much.

[victoriacutler]

This was excellent. You really made the process straightforward and easy to understand. Thank you!

[wlqvosh]

At last!! Thank you Dawn for your very clear, sensible and easy to follow instructions, mentioning all those little things that I've never picked up from any other videos. Super inspirational - please continue to put out material! <3

[deborahp]

I just discovered your channel today. I just got a Matchless spinning wheel and your tutorials are the BEST I have seen on YouTube. I hope you keep making the tutorials. Thank you!

[Grace-kmbi]

I am a beginner at spinning....the beginner who has had trouble even getting it on the bobbin. :) I have watched MANY videos and, I have to say, this has been the best one that I have watched. I very much appreciate the simplicity of the video, in giving basic tips and not having a lot of extra fluff (music, animations, etc) in the videos. This has been soo helpful and can already acknowledge where I have messed up in a few places. Please keep making videos! You are a great teacher!

[lindacalver]

Please keep doing these tutorials, At last someone who explains to a beginner so I can understand. Thank you . I’ve not started yet as I’m waiting on my wheel to be ready .

[yarngypsy]

I'm new to spinning and I must say that this is the BEST starter video I've seen! Thank you so much for the clear explanation and information 😊

[rachelj]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been trying to learn how to spin but I can’t find any local classes or teachers. I really like the pace and style of your teaching.

[mariepla]

I started spinning 6 years ago, but on spindles only. About 1 month ago, I bought my first spinning wheel, Ashford kiwi 3. It is very different spinning in the wheel than spinning with spindles. I just finished my first singles. I filled the little bobbins all the way, so I just bought the jumbo flyer with bobbins that can replace the small one. As soon as I receive it, I'll be plying. THANKS for this excellent tutorial. I'll be watching the Plying video, too.

[Stacey.B]

It's a shame it's SO expensive getting into some fiber arts. It's a commitment for most people to purchase a loom or carder and wheel.I love yarn, and you're not alone in not knowing what to do with it. It's how we end up with great stashes. Great video 📹!

[ThatCyprusGirl]

Thank you for the tutorial. I lost my dear friend recently to a rare kind of blood cancer - APML. I needed…something, so I bought a kg of merino (just what you advised against 😆)… and I’ve been trying to spin it on finger and pencil and everything. I didn’t even know what a single ply was… I thought I would spin yarn and knit, and then donate to the refugees here in Cyprus… the winters can be harsh. However, your video makes me think that I need a spinning wheel, but they are so expensive!!! I definitely can’t afford one. Well, I still have fingers… 🙂 We can’t lose hope or time, right? Thank you for the lovely video. ❤

[JoanHodgetts]

I hadnt used my wheel in many years, decided to get it out, dust it off and being so long i decided to watch your video, which was so go
od, and it all came back, except for plying together. Ill do a few bobbins first, then worry about the plying, so hope you have this segment, with many thanks Joan

[peglamphier]

Fantastic tutorial. I got my wheel today and did ok on it. I think I'm over twisting. Practice, practice, practice!

[jhaypennycuff]

Thank you for helping us newbies! You’re a natural teacher. And I appreciate that the video is short yet comprehensive & clear. Subscribed!

[elviramcintosh]

At last! I finally found out how to tie properly the guide yarn to stop it sliding. Thank you. Greetings from Australia.

[tobiasware]

Thank you for this tutorial. It really helps when the actions are performed slowly, as you did. You've explained why I have been having issues, so again, thank you. Please make more tutorials.