These simple-looking spools are part of a larger tool – a spinning wheel – used to spin sheep, alpaca, rabbit and other natural fiber (more experienced folks can even spin dog and cat hair ...

Spinning wheels are used by knitters to turn raw sheep’s wool into yarn. ... Besides the motor, there are two major components to the spinning wheel: the flyer and the bobbin.

Spinning the antique wheel: Yenke Peddler. Published: Jan. 05, 2023, 10:00 a.m. ... Yarn or fiber is spun using the winding technique, as it is converted onto a spindle or bobbin.

ABBY HAIGHT/THE OREGONIANBridget and Jim Greer of Pacific Wool and FiberDUNDEE --A daughter's farm project. A sheep shorn too soon. The surprise gift of a spinning wheel. These were the ...

A practical guide sharing ten essential techniques to improve yarn plying on a spinning wheel, covering tension control, twist balance, bobbin management, and consistency tips for a smoother, more ...

HARMONY — A 150-foot-long spinning mule races back and forth on steel wheels and thin rails like a small railroad train at Bartlettyarns woolen mill in Harmony.. Built in 1948, the mule is ...

Here’s a gem from the MOTHER EARTH NEWS archives: How to make a spinning wheel with common items. This DIY spinning wheel uses an old bicycle wheel and a little bit of grit. One day Barbara ...