Perfect Your Worsted Spinning Technique
Sat, 22 Jun
|Pott Row
Learn how to spin durable, drapey yarns from a range of long stapled fibres.


Time & Location
22 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Pott Row, 31 Leziate Drove, Pott Row, King's Lynn PE32 1DB, UK
Guests
About the Event
The method of hand spinning a worsted yarn produces the most beautiful durable, sleek and drapey yarn form the most exquisite long wools being suitable for harder wearing garments such as socks, or even as warp threads on a weaving loom. Â During this workshop you will explore a variety of wools most suited to this style of spinning. You will have the opportunity to use a range of wool combs including English Wool Combs to prepare your fibres into lustrous sliver before spinning to perfection. Â All refreshments are provided including home-made cakes, biscuits, fresh fruit and beverages but please bring your own packed lunch.
What to bring:Â
- Your spinning wheel in good working order
- At least 3 bobbins
- Wool combs if you have some
- Long stapled wool if you have any you would like to use or would like support with
- Your packed lunch
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