Spinning Fundamentals
History of spinning wheels, how they work, and basic spinning techniques.
Wheel Ratios - Double Drive and Accelerating 
How to figure the ratios of your double drive and accelerating spinning wheels. A Spinner's Glossary - F Through J
A glossary of words and terms used by handspinners. A Spinner's Glossary - A Through E
A glossary of spinning words and terms. A Spinner's Glossary - K through N
A glossary of spinning terms. A Spinner's Glossary - O through R
A glossary of spinning words, terms, and phrases. An Overview of Yarn Count Systems
An overview of the various yarn count systems in use today. Analysing and Correcting Spinning Problems
Ah, Spinning! It’s gentle, rhythmic, meditative, calming, and relaxing to the point where it’s possible to fall asleep at the wheel. That is until something goes wrong. Analyzing and Correcting Spinning Problems
Ah, Spinning! It’s gentle, rhythmic, meditative, calming, and relaxing to the point where it’s possible to fall asleep at the wheel. That is until something goes wrong. Buying An Antique Spinning Wheel
What to look for when buying an antique spinning wheel. Choosing A Spinning Wheel
Some things to consider when choosing a spinning wheel. Choosing A Spinning Wheel - Further Considerations
More important things to consider when buying a spinning wheel. Controlling Yarn Size
How to control the size of your yarn and keep it under control Controlling Yarn Texture
How to control the texture of your yarns. Creating a Spinning Study Notebook
Some ideas for creating a personal Spinning Notebook. Drive Bands
Instructions for replacing the drive band on bobbin and flyer wheels. Drive Systems on Bobbin & Flyer Wheels
An overview of spinning wheel drive systems. FAQS from The Spinning Wheel Sleuth [offsite link]
Excellent illustrations of different types of wheels, a brief discussion of how wheels are assembled, and a bit of wheel history. Fiber Classification
Think bamboo is a natural fiber? Rayon? Soy silk? Think these fibers are eco-friendly? Think again! Handedness in Spinning
Are you a left handed or right handed spinner? What difference does it make and why would it matter? How Much Fiber Do I Need?
How to determine how much fiber you need for your project. How Much Yarn Do I Need
How to figure out how much yarn you need to spin for your project. How To Use A Nostepinde
Why this simple tool belongs in every spinner's toolkit. Lap Cloths
The purpose and use of Lap Cloths. Maintaining Your Spinning Wheel
How to maintain and oil your spinning wheel for maximum performance. Miscellaneous Spinning Equipment
New to spinning? Wondering what equipment you need to get started? Here's a list of the essentials and the nice to have items. Pills!
The causes of pilling and some tips on how to spin yarns that will not pill. Plying 101
New to spinning and struggling with the concept of plying? Here's help. Plying And Skeining On A Book Charkha
How to ply and skein using a book charkha. Plying From A Center Pull Ball
Plying from a center pull is easy and eliminates small bits singles yarn being left on a bobbin. Plying Twist
How to keep your singles from gaining or losing twist when plying. Roving, Sliver, and Top - Oh, My!
The differences between roving, sliver and top. S and Z Twist Demystified
In which we cover the ABC's of S and Z. Setting the Tension
Setting the tension on your spinning wheel. Spinning From The Fold
How to spin from the fold. Spinning On A Book Charkha
How to spin on a charkha wheel. Spinning On A Drop Spindle
Basic instructions for making and using a drop spindle. Spinning on a Wheel Driven Spindle
How to spin on a great wheel or a charkha. Spinning to the Crimp
How do you determine how much twist is needed to make a viable yarn? Spinning to the crimp makes a good starting point. Spinning Wheel Parts [offsite link]
A diagram showing the basic parts of a Saxony style spinning wheel. Spinning Wheel Ratios - The Single Drive Systems
Clarifying spinning wheel ratios, what they are, what they do, and how to figure them. The McMorran Yarn Balance
Using the McMorran Yarn Balance to determine the yardage of your hand spun yarns. The Principles of Plying
The four Principles of Plying, what they mean and how to make them work for you. The Woolen Yarn Count Systems
An overview of the four different woolen count systems in use today and how to figure your personal woolen spinning count. The Worsted Yarn Count System
Want to know what your personal worsted count is? Here's how to figure it. Tool Kits
Assembling a tool kit for your small spinning tools Trouble Shooting Take Up Problems
Yarn not winding onto your bobbin? Wheel refusing to take up? Here's a list of things that cause a lack of take up to help you figure out why your wheel suddenly refuses to work properly. Understanding Spinning Wheel Ratios 101
Understanding, determining, and using the ratios of your spinning wheel. Unskeining
You've spun some lovely yarn, skeined it, and wet finished it. Now you're ready to use it - but what's the best way to get it out of a skein and into a usable form? Check out the various types of swifts that are available for unskeining your yarns. Unspinning
Your yarn didn't come out quite as envisioned. Can it be fixed? Maybe even unspun? Using A Niddy-noddy
How to wind a skein with a niddy-noddy. Winding Off and Skeining
Bobbins full? Consider these different methods of winding off your yarns. Yarn Counts For Fibers Other Than Wool
How to figure the counts for cotton, silk and linen yarns. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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