Getting to the plying part of spinning is always so satisfying, because you get to see the final yarn take shape as the singles spin together. I’ve always loved the magic of spinning and introducing others to the process. Since I’m not able to teach at as many in-person fiber festivals right now, I’ve put together an online class to share the same techniques with you at home! In this reel, I’m showing how to ply yarn on a drop spindle—a simple but beautiful step that pulls your work together. An

Spinning, or spinning yarn, is art and craft of the twisting technique where raw fibers are drawn out, twisted, and wound onto a bobbin to form yarn. This is often done with a spinning wheel or spindle. While spinning has a long history, it is a popular hobby among yarn craft enthusiasts. To start spinning you'll need some raw fibers, like Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Roving, and either a Spindle or Spinning Wheel Wonderful for beginning spinners, the long staple length of Wool of the Andes Rovi