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	Llyn Payne BellaOnline's Spinning Editor

“What’s the best fiber for a beginner to learn on?”
Some answers to this common question.

Beginning to Spin on a Wheel [offsite link]
A wonderful web page from Interweave Press with photos and how-to tips to get the new spinner started.

Committing Yarn Abuse
The hows and whys of committing yarn abuse.

Controlling Twist in Hand Spun Yarns
Is your handspun yarn all corkscrewed or falling apart? Learn how to get control of that twist. Plus a no math method for finding the ratio of your wheel and why you need to know this.

Drafting for Spinning - the Long Draws
A brief overview of the various forms of long draw.

Drafting for Spinning - the Short Draws
A brief overview of the various types of Short Draw.

Finishing Wool Yarns
Finishing your woolen and worsted yarns.

Long Draw Spinning [offsite link]
Excellent photography to show the long draw spinning technique.

Navajo Plying
How to Navajo ply your yarns.

Setting The Twist
"Setting" the twist in handspun yarns.

Short Draw Spinning [offsite link]
Excellent photography to show the short draw spinning technique.

Spinning In The Grease
What you need to know if you want to spin your fleece in the grease.

Spinning Thick Yarn
How to slow down and spin some thicker yarns.

Spinning To A Size
Lace weight or bulky, here is an easy exercise for learning how to spin the size of yarn you want.

Spinning Woolen & Worsted Yarns
Putting fiber preparations and drafting methods together to spin the yarn you want.

Standard Yarn Sizes
A knowledge of yarn sizes makes a great starting point for using your stash of handspun yarns. Here's what you need to know to determine if your yarn will work for the project you have in mind.

Woolen and Worsted Yarns
Woolen and worsted yarns and the differences between them.

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