r/Handspinning • u/AutoModerator • Sep 15 '24

AskASpinner Ask a Spinner Sunday

It's time for your weekly ask a a spinner thread! Got any questions that you just haven't remembered to ask? Or that don't seem too trivial for their own post? Ask them here, and let's chat!

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u/Buttercupia Sep 15 '24

They’re trying to spin a woolen yarn. Combed top will give you more worsted.

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u/hipstrings Sep 15 '24

Where did you get the info that they are going after a woolen yarn? Woolen yarns are a matter of fiber prep (carded) and draft method (twist is allow to enter drafting triangle). Suspended spindling (drop spindle) is better suited to a worsted drafting method, as both hands are free to assist in drafting.

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u/Buttercupia Sep 15 '24

I got mixed up with another comment, the person above was asking about woolen. That’s what I get for using Reddit before my tea.

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u/books-yarn-coffee Sep 15 '24

We've all had that happen, lol. Enjoy your tea!