How to Comb Wool for Spinning (51 Yarns #11 'Long Wool')

Next week's spinalong topic (starting Monday 18th June) is "Core Spun". Hope to see you again then!

[april]

Thanks. I've done this kind of plying before but it never occurred to me that I could do multiples. Will need to give that a go sometime.

[remembrancespottery]

Although I've seen the combs for long wool before, I had only seen the combs themselves and couldn't figure out how people mount them. Thanks for showing all the angles! That jig for them is brilliant. Now I know exactly what to look for when I'm ready to add that next tool to my arsenal. And Becks, you blew my mind with the plying bracelet! I've always just tried to estimate half and unwind it into 2 little balls, but the bracelet technique has no waste. Some people really ARE geniuses. Thanks for sharing

[un_coeur_creatif]

Thank you for producing this fascinating series. I’m learning so much.

[celestegarcia]

Thank you for another great podcast!! I always learn something. Your kitty was sweet.

[robinmccamont]

Love this series, Becks! For a fairly new spinner, it exposes me to new fibers and new techniques, and it's so nice to know that I can always go back and re-watch them when I want to...! Thanks for taking time to make them!

[KerrynOlsen]

Hi! I've just started my year intending to improve my spinning a whole lot, to the point where I can spin some lovely Gotland I have to knit a cardigan. I ran across one of your videos, and just have to say how much I love your presentations and information (and referencing!!). Thanks for your work - I'll be working my way through your back catalogue, while keeping up with new stuff.

[heyBrownBerry]

I, like you, often wonder about the pioneers of a technique. Your demo of making the Andean plying bracelet was so beautifully done (crisp!), but that led me to thinking - was that something that "the pioneer" would have done for a drop spindle?? Genius

[deejcarter]

This was very helpful. I’ve seen that if after putting the bracelet on your wrist rotate it so the middle finger part is on the top of your wrist. This stops you from having to rotate your hand and just plays straight off.

[patriziafusco]

i do the that job with the tyines wearing gardening gloves

[knittingbandit]

Hello, you just came up on my feed. Were you able to source your Valkyrie extrafine combs in the UK or did you have to import? I have my own Romney and am totally new to drop spinning. You gave me a lot of information, thank you. Kindest regards from N Ireland