How to Spin Yarn from Wool for Beginners with Ashley Martineau

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Neauveau Fiber Art Studio - Ashley Martineau

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Learn how to spin yarn from wool in this easy HD video. Beginner spinners will learn how to draft fiber, how to spin yarn from wool locks, how to spin yarn from wool top, how to spin a batt, how to spin a rolag, and how to spin raw wool. We will also troubleshoot what to do if your yarn becomes over-twisted or falls apart (under-twisted).
This free instructional video is an introduction into my series SINGLE which covers 20 different techniques for spinning a single-ply yarn. You can find more information about SINGLE here: www.howtospinyarn.com/single/
I am spinning on a SpinOlution King Bee wheel.
I am the author of the book Spinning & Dyeing Yarn. You can purchase a copy on Amazon.
Thanks for watching.

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@michellejohnson8215 7 жыл бұрын

This video was the most helpful spinning video I've ever watched. I started spinning a few months ago and I was fighting with the wool, just as you described. Today I sat at my wheel and forced myself to relax my hold on the wool...and it finally worked! It was so satisfying that I spent about three hours spinning today! My hand will probably ache tomorrow, but the smooth singles I produced today really made me happy! Thank you!

@neauveau 7 жыл бұрын

thank you so much! I'm glad I could help. :) I love teaching.

@rialammens1584 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a fine spinning wheel wath is it?

@keantha4149 7 жыл бұрын

This was so wonderful! I have never spun before (no spindle) but even I could easily follow what you were saying and understood your techniques. Very easy to follow and your voice is very calm and soothing (to me at least.) Thanks for taking the time to make this video!

@erickaeckles4187 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this video, I've only just started spinning (mostly on a Bulgarian Spindle), there is a lovely lady who lives down the road form me and she has started giving me lessons on a Wednesday night, she's ninety this year and the yarn she spins...it's like a cobweb, so beautiful... I thought your video was very helpful and you explainined the difference between the different type of wool spinning material really clearly....many mny thank yous.

@bethzaida85 3 жыл бұрын

SUPER HELPFUL! As a long-long-long time crocheter I've been thinking more and more about how awesome it would be to learn how to make my own yarn. Ashley's video was the first that I've watched and I, literally, learned stuff within the first few minutes. She also explains things in terms that are easy to grasp while showing the technique she is talking about. Multi-tasking at its finest :)

@lyc5136 Жыл бұрын

I had my first spinning class today and basically over-twisted everything! Was a little bit upset until I saw your video, super detailed and helpful! Thanks for the tutorial and I can’t wait to give it another go!

@yravaage3589 5 жыл бұрын

I have been trying out so many different types of wool and spinning on two new wheels the last couple of month and really love to get a systematic reminder of how straight forward it all is :)

@MFVV2010 6 жыл бұрын

A super video covering many different fibers. I have been a spinner for many years but recently returned to spinning after a very long break and I really enjoyed watching this video. Thank you Ashley.

@jdb6026 5 жыл бұрын

I love how positive she is with all the flaws. Being an idealistic person, she melts all my “structure” away, making me want to forsake all perfection. She’s a real artist and spinner.

@bevpelosi3099 7 жыл бұрын

Best video I've seen for beginners. Lots of great techniques and a wide variety of fiber types. Very very helpful video and very well executed. Wonderful organized teaching style as well.

@hithere3143 5 жыл бұрын

You're a great teacher. Thank you!

@juliewaugh6662 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The best video I have seen for a beginner. Off to my spinning wheel right now to see what I can do. :)

@jenniegoodnature6036 7 жыл бұрын

I've watched so many videos looking for the answer to why I have over twist and then why my yarn breaks. Thanks for answering both questions.

@bobdonbetty 8 жыл бұрын

This is a great video for the types of fleece. I've been spinning for several years and I still learned something. Spinning is such a calming and meditative activity. Thank you for your instruction.

@isobelbrown4717 4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou that was lovely and so v helpful - just spun some wool on my newly aquired second hand Ashford traditional wheel for the first time today - v clear and helped me a lot to have a go for the first time .

@CrochetDelight 6 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I took the time to watch This! I've been thinking about getting a wheel and an Angola rabbit to make my own yarn. I'm so excited to be just getting ready for this step of my craft!

@jeangreenfield5993 4 жыл бұрын

The raw wool use was fascinating. Didn't know it could be used without lots of prep ☺🐏🐑🐐🐇

@ShintogaDeathAngel 7 жыл бұрын

I don't have a wheel (I am planning to get one eventually) but I found this very helpful. I love watching people spin, even if I'm not great at it myself yet!

@cheryldambrowski8751 8 жыл бұрын

This was a great video. You have a nice teaching ability. Thank you.

@TatyanaValdaBelindaHill 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. You are a good teacher. x

@vivienneclarke2421 4 жыл бұрын

This was such an awesome video ~!! I've been wanting to learn how to spin yarn for about 25 yrs now,and STILL haven't.....you make it look so easy and do soothing,I think I'm ready to devote some serious time to the process now~thank you !!🌻✌🥢🧶

@orlaghmartin6267 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial. I have just learnt to spin. Thanks

@emilyconyngham9277 7 жыл бұрын

Wonderful how-to video. Perhaps one of the best I've ever watched on any subject. Thanks.

@neauveau 7 жыл бұрын

Emily Conyngham thank you so much!

@cathygirard8407 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you -- I'm making lots of the mistakes that you've mentioned. So helpful to hear your tips.

@editname6868 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You deserve more subs. You try your hardest to make this videos.

@Five3Design 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very informative

@krishellemarsland4164 7 жыл бұрын

thank you. thank you so much. I have watched 1000 videos and still could not get very far. this video and facebook groups have gotten me to be to finally spin!

@pegc3706 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Great video. I just received my SpinOlution King Bee and was wondering why my yarn either broke easily or was very kinky. Lots to learn but what a fun learning curve.

@lachlannae 7 жыл бұрын

This is a great explanation! Thank you!

@neauveau 7 жыл бұрын

Lach Lannae you're welcome!

@PleiadianSister 4 жыл бұрын

Super helpful! Thanks 😊

@spinnayarn 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thank you so much! I'm a new spinner and have been looking at video after video because I'm having such trouble with overtwist. You have provided the best explanation as to how to alleviate this problem - it works! Thanks again :-)

@neauveau 7 жыл бұрын

Diane C I'm so glad I could help!

@amariiah 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I learned a lot!

@user-ts1ww7el6p 8 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! I have been spinning for about a year and have watched a lot of videos. Your video was so helpful and informative. I really appreciate all that you have shared.. Love you wheel. I have actually been eye balling that very wheel for about a month now.. :) Thanks again!

@neauveau 8 жыл бұрын

you're welcome! :)

@TheKateuuh 7 жыл бұрын

What is the wheel? Is there a link you can put? Thank you!

@neauveau 7 жыл бұрын

www.howtospinyarn.com/shop/?category=SpinOlution

@neauveau 7 жыл бұрын

Johanna Faith www.spinolution.com

@user-xn9rf2lv5p 6 ай бұрын

Hi, I am subscribed to you channel! I really enjoy your videos. I would like to learn to do art yarn, thick in part and unusual yarn combos, etc... And I would like to use the tools you are using. Could you do a tutorial on how to pick a carding drum, brushes, mat and spinning tools. What works for you? What do you like? Thank you so much. I really appreciate it! Keep making beauty! Thank you again.

@acecrafts4436 7 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for your video ,I know I'm not weird as I like to take a smaller section from a bat and spin it,lots more info I took,as I have 5 Jacobs fleeces to wash and spin to :-)

@kellicoffman8440 4 жыл бұрын

Ace Crafts me too

@kittykat4458 7 жыл бұрын

Haven't started spinning yet, but this was very helpful. I'm doing it with you as I watch. lol Not sure I can find a spinning wheel in Turkey, though. will look. I'll have to start with a spindle if I can find one. Great vid and thanks.

@neauveau 7 жыл бұрын

Kitty Kat I can ship a spinolution wheel to you from my shop www.howtospinyarn.com email me at howtospinyarn@gmail.com and I'll see how much shipping would cost to Turkey.

@kristibbradshaw 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you.

@celiamdr96 3 жыл бұрын

This video was very nice and helpful to start spinning. I am a complete beginner and I have when I'm spinning I create a lot of tension curls, but then when I try to release the tension a bit, the threat breaks :( I did my first batch and in a lot of parts it just breaks. What can I do?

@Sabrodzi Жыл бұрын

It seems like the sounds may not be synced up with the video so it's hard to know which fibers you're actually referring to but great video otherwise!

@seliac1934 6 жыл бұрын

Just got a spinning wheel, I'm trying to spin the alpaca fur but it wound spin onto to bobber the fur just stays there till its over spun.

@more5347 11 ай бұрын

raw wool, right off the sheep? how did it get that lovely blue colour?

@CF-rl8mz 6 жыл бұрын

I’m new to spinning and using a worker bee. I find that my flyer always wants to go the counter clockwise way and I can hardly get any twist. I know I’m a novice but it’s really frustrating me.

@polloggertie4376 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, that was a very good tutorial. Are you left handed? Because I usually hold my left hand in front and draft with my right. Just curious.

@bettysanta9740 6 жыл бұрын

What kind of spinning wheel is this? Looks easy!

@simplyoriginal5256 4 жыл бұрын

i would like to know also

@kallen8279 7 жыл бұрын

Fabulous video. No link to your site or wheel vendor. Please give it again.

@neauveau 7 жыл бұрын

K Allen www.howtospinyarn.com

@nicolettejenkins6784 7 жыл бұрын

your shop link in the video description is broken. I found it in a comment, but I thought I'd let you know :)

@neauveau 7 жыл бұрын

Nicolette Jenkins thank you!

@sharniekent1362 5 жыл бұрын

How did u start? I start knitting. Now i want to spin my own. Is it cheaper. Looks peaceful? Share how u start

@neauveau 4 жыл бұрын

You can take a class at a yarn shop near you, or teach yourself with KZfaq videos. I recommend the SpinOlution Pollywog for beginners, it is a wheel I helped design with Mike Pauly specifically for beginner and younger spinners.

@answersquestioned Жыл бұрын

Collect the fur she sheds, spin yarn from it and knit the warmest ever sweater.

@cadenzacalypso3213 7 жыл бұрын

I am new to spinning and have tried and tried for two years now but to no avail. You said that the fibers were breaking because they didn't have enough twist. This is my problem but my wheel is taking up the yarn onto the bobbin too fast and I don't know how to fix this. What am I doing wrong?

@neauveau 7 жыл бұрын

Cadenza Calypso what wheel are you using and what fiber are you trying to spin? I recommend starting with medium wool, batts and roving are great. - Try turning the tension (uptake) down. if that doesn't work, lace the yarn back and forth across the flyer. you could also try spinning at a higher speed. but I think your issue might be that you're trying to spin a really slippery fiber like silk and that's challenging for a beginner. good luck!

@cadenzacalypso3213 7 жыл бұрын

I have many rovings, but most of them are Moreno wool. My wheel is a single drive wheel. Thank you so much for your advice!

@bobdonbetty 7 жыл бұрын

You should be able to pull the spun yarn back out of the orifice as easy as it takes it in. If it is pulling the yarn in too fast, you need to dial back the drag until it is balanced with how many twists you want before it pulls it in. Also, slow down your pedaling. My wheel barely goes round and round, just enough that I don't have to restart it with my hand. I still haven't figured out the ratios but rely on the feel. Keep at it.