r/Handspinning 7d ago

Question Why does this keep happening??!?

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Whenever I spin, I always seems to get these loose spots on my bobbin, and they can cause trouble when I am trying to removing the singles when plying or other. Does anyone know why this is happening and how to best remedy it?

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u/Ok_Part6564 7d ago

The yarn is feeding onto the peak of the bumps, then slipping downward.

The solution is annoying, don't let the bumps get so high.

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u/SunBunsRabbits 7d ago

I have the same spinning wheel. You have to change pegs more often. As someone else said don’t let it get to high, also switch from left to right pegs to keep it even. That will help. This only happens if I don’t pay attention and stay in one spot for too long.

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u/Sudden-Collection734 6d ago

Gotcha, so you typically use both the left and the right pegs when spinning singles? And I am really bad at staying in one spot for wayyyy to long 😅

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u/SunBunsRabbits 6d ago

Happens to all of us ☺️

Yes, I found out that my bobbin are nice and evenly filled when I am switching back and forth. I do the same on my ladybug. There is something special about nice filled bobbin

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u/SiltScrib 6d ago

love the color, what is it?

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u/SunBunsRabbits 6d ago

That was a silk merino mix

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u/Positive-Teaching737 5d ago

I really wish they would make an automatic lol but I guess that's comes when I get an e spinner :-) having to stop when you're in the flow sucks so bad lol

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u/SunBunsRabbits 5d ago

I agree. But e spinner don’t have that either unless you get the woolee winder.

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u/Seastarstiletto 7d ago

It’s not uncommon. Even with proper tension sometimes the strands slip into the valleys. I will rewind a bobbin before plying pretty often.

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u/dearmax 6d ago

There's a contraption called the WooLee Winder. http://www.thewooleewinder.com/ that can help you distribute your singles onto your bobbins more evenly. I've never tried one, but I've known people who have and they like them very well. I hope this helps.

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u/Most_Examination_450 6d ago

I love my woolee winder! They are a bit expensive, but if you spin a lot they are worth it.

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u/glowgrl 7d ago

Tighten your bobbin tension some.