Why Learn to Spin Yarn?
If you knit, crochet or weave, you most likely already have a love affair with yarn well established. The right yarn can make a project exceptional, and knowing how to substitute yarns appropriately is an essential skill as a knitter or crocheter. Learning how to spin gives you a much deeper and broader understanding of the characteristics of good yarn and how that character is created, which means you’ll be better able to choose or spin the perfect yarns for projects. The act of spinning itself is highly soothing, meditative and peaceful once you have learned the skill. Also, buying prepared fiber is cheaper than buying commercially spun yarn, so by spinning your own yarn you can often afford to buy better quality fiber, or luxury fibers such as silk, alpaca and cashmere. Spinning on a Spindle A good way to get started with spinning is to learn the basics with a spindle first. Spinning on a spindle is not only a stepping stone to spinning on a wheel, and many people continue to spin p
