Channel Title: Tiny Fibre Studio Channel Description: A channel dedicated to helping people learn about hand spinning, particularly focusing on consistent handspun and deep-diving into techniques which can help you create the yarn you want. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. <video> Rewinding bobbins on a spinning wheel Description: Does your spinning wheel have a hidden function you didn't know about? In this video I'll show you how to tell if your wheel can help you rewind bobbins of yarn, based on whether it's Scotch tension Irish tension/bobbin led or double drive. If you want to know why you'd want to rewind yarn, check out my last video https://youtu.be/BzisQqB6bPw **I love helping people learn about fibre arts... I also have to pay the bills! A lot of work goes into these videos so if you found it helpful, please consider supporting the channel by: joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TinyFibreStudio or buying me a ‘virtual coffee’ via my Ko-Fi account : http://www.ko-fi.com/tinyfibrestudio Thank you!** 00:00 Intro 00:57 Irish tension/bobbin led 01:09 Louet S10C 02:46 Schacht Matchless Irish Tension 04:17 Double drive 04:33 The Herring Wheel 05:25 Schacht Matchless double drive 05:51 Creator message 06:19 Scotch tension 07:08 Schacht Sidekick 07:55 A Schacht Sidekick discovery 08:30 Ashford Traditional 09:20 Wheels I wouldn't recommend 10:01 eSpinners and other options 10:44 Conclusion Featured wheels • Louet S10C (Irish Tension configuration) • Schacht Matchless • The Herring Wheel (discontinued) • Schacht Sidekick • Ashford Traditional (1970s version) Winding devices for eSpinners Hansencrafts Quill https://hansencrafts.com/quill-2-bobbin-winder-1-4-6-5mm/ Electric Eel 6 rewinding https://www.dreamingrobots.com/eew-3d-printed-parts/ (follow the link to 'get files we've designed') Becks' Sweater Strokkur by Ysolda Teague https://ysolda.com/products/strokkur </video> <video> An Exciting Announcement and Tour de Fleece 2023 Stage 1 Description: Introducing Tour de Fleece and sharing an exciting update. **I love helping people learn about fibre arts... I also have to pay the bills! A lot of work goes into these videos so if you found it helpful, please consider supporting the channel by: joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TinyFibreStudio or buying me a ‘virtual coffee’ via my Ko-Fi account : http://www.ko-fi.com/tinyfibrestudio Thank you!** Links: Tour de France Information (includes the calendar): https://www.tinyfibrestudio.com/blog/tour-de-fleece-introduction John Arbon Textiles Virtual Mill Open Weekend: https://www.jarbon.com/virtual-mill-open-weekend/ Book my workshop: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tips-for-colour-management-when-spinning-from-tops-with-tiny-fibre-studio-tickets-658301486467?aff=ebdsoporgprofile 00:00 Intro 1:29 TdF Calendar 2:48 The Big Announcement 4:25 My spinning for TdF Stage 1 </video> <video> Yarn Grist for Handspun Project Planning Description: 00:00 Intro 01:48 What is Grist? 05:36 Calculating Grist 09:21 McMorran Yarn Balance 10:37 Project Planning with Grist 13:08 Changing your Grist 14:52 Avoiding the Maths **I love helping people learn about fibre arts... I also have to pay the bills! A lot of work goes into these videos so if you found it helpful, please consider supporting the channel by: Joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TinyFibreStudio (members get ad-free access to all new videos) or buying me a ‘virtual coffee’ via my Ko-Fi account : http://www.ko-fi.com/tinyfibrestudio Thank you!** Grist Calculator https://www.tinyfibrestudio.com/gristcalculator Jewellers' Scales: https://amzn.to/4a7Ysv1 (Amazon Affiliate Link — I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you) McMorran Yarn Balance How to use a McMorran Yarn Balance: https://spinoffmagazine.com/how-to-use-a-mcmorran-balance-by-amy-clarke-moore/ Make your own McMorran Yarn Balance: https://handwovenmagazine.com/mcmorran-yarn-balance/ Yarnitecture by Jillian Moreno: https://amzn.to/4b27qLp (Amazon Affiliate link) </video> <video> How to Tie a Bobbin Leader for Trouble-Free Spinning Description: Tying a leader onto a bobbin (or spindle) is the first step in your spinning project, but it can cause big problems if it's not tied securely. I'll show you a really secure method which will solve the vast majority of takeup issues at the start of a bobbin. The wheel in this video is the Dreaming Robots Electric Eel Nano 2 **I love helping people learn about fibre arts... I also have to pay the bills! A lot of work goes into these videos so if you found it helpful, please consider supporting the channel by: Buying me a ‘virtual coffee’ via my Ko-Fi account : http://www.ko-fi.com/tinyfibrestudio Joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TinyFibreStudio (members get ad-free access to all new videos) ...or using the affiliate links below. Thank you!** </video> <video> My Favourite Spinning Reference Books Description: Which books are the ones I still reference, over 10 years on from the start of my handspinning journey? I'll share them in this video and tell you what kinds of spinners they're best suited to. What are your favourite spinning books? **I love helping people learn about fibre arts... I also have to pay the bills! A lot of work goes into these videos so if you found it helpful, please consider supporting the channel by: Joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TinyFibreStudio Buying me a ‘virtual coffee’ via my Ko-Fi account : http://www.ko-fi.com/tinyfibrestudio or using the affiliate links below. Thank you!** 00:00 Intro 00:39 The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook 03:19 The Field Guide to Fleece 05:12 The Spinner's Book of Fleece 07:52 The Spinner's Book of Yarn Designs 10:35 Yarnitecture 12:39 51 Yarns to Spin Before You Cast Off Links (I get commissions for purchases made through Amazon links in this list): The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook https://www.amazon.com/Fleece-Fiber-Sourcebook-Fibers-Animal/dp/1603427112/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1689355727&sr=1-1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=tinyfibrestud-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6bcbb9a966f0db0f8a7e98ad06421b0d&camp=1789&creative=9325 The Field Guide to Fleece https://www.amazon.com/Field-Guide-Fleece-Breeds-Fibers/dp/1612121780/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3H133ULP8LNIV&keywords=field+guide+to+fleece&qid=1689355816&s=books&sprefix=field+guide+to+fleece%252Cstripbooks-intl-ship%252C176&sr=1-1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=tinyfibrestud-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=195d7e2f1946f6540c3ce645ed736eeb&camp=1789&creative=9325 The Spinner’s Book of Fleece https://www.amazon.com/Spinners-Book-Fleece-Breed-Breed/dp/1612120393/ref=sr_1_1?crid=257TC2GB74TL7&keywords=spinners+book+of+fleece&qid=1689355911&s=books&sprefix=spinners+book+of+fleece%252Cstripbooks-intl-ship%252C190&sr=1-1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=tinyfibrestud-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=c93113fd634524f470dca1402974deae&camp=1789&creative=9325 The Spinner’s Book of Yarn Designs https://www.amazon.com/Spinners-Book-Yarn-Designs-Techniques/dp/1603427384/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2USFS329QK02N&keywords=spinners+book+of+yarn+designs&qid=1689355992&s=books&sprefix=spinners+book+of+yarn+design%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C199&sr=1-1 Yarnitecture https://www.amazon.com/Yarnitecture-Knitters-Spinning-Building-Exactly/dp/1612125212/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1689354165&sr=1-1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=tinyfibrestud-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=38fd27d96280ef574b1fafcb65773c9b&camp=1789&creative=9325 51 Yarns https://simplecirc.com/ply-magazine/item/1122/51-yarns-to-spin-before-you-cast-off </video> <video> Satisfying rainbow yarn rewinding. #satisfying #yarn #handspun #handspunyarn #satisfyingvideo Description: Rewinding handspun — reasons to try it and how to rewind. https://youtu.be/BzisQqB6bPw </video> <video> How to measure handspun yarn using wraps per inch (WPI). Description: Wraps per inch or WPI is a key measurement in handspinning but can also be used to determine the weight of yarn for knitting, crochet and weaving. This video is a bit of a deep-dive, showing two methods and discussing what you can do with wraps per inch once you've measured your yarn. **I love helping people learn about fibre arts... I also have to pay the bills! A lot of work goes into these videos so if you found it helpful, please consider supporting the channel by: Joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TinyFibreStudio (members get ad-free access to all new videos) or Buying me a ‘virtual coffee’ via my Ko-Fi account : http://www.ko-fi.com/tinyfibrestudio Thank you!** Featured tools (none of these were sponsored or gifted and I don't receive commission from any of these links): YARN GAUGES Ashford Yarn Gauge: https://www.ashford.co.nz/other-accessories/product/yarn-gauge Laceweight gauge by Laserbyj: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1449754773/cobweblace-weight-gauge-wpi-tool Spinner's Control Card by VIP Fibers. No longer available but this one from HipStrings is very similar: https://hipstrings.com/products/precise-spinners-control-card-assorted-acrylic-and-woods or the Daedalus version: https://shop.daedalusspinningwheels.com/collections/daedalus-control-cards Spin Buddy by Lumigrafika: https://lumigrafika.square.site/product/spinbuddy/13?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=2 WPI Yarn Measuring Tool by Hilltop Cloud: https://hilltopcloudshop.co.uk/collections/spinning-tools/products/wpi-yarn-measuring-tool-spinners-control-card-yarn-thickness-gauge-in-acrylic-and-cherry-veneer Grey on Black Spinning WPI Card by Succaplokki: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/263536749/controllikortti-spinning-wpi-card-with SINGLES TO 2-PLY WPI REFERENCES Spinning Wool: Beyond the Basics, Anne Field, ISBN 978-1408130810 (out of print at the time I published this video) The Essentials of Handspinning, Mabel Ross, ISBN 978-0950729206 (also out of print) Abby's blog post: http:// abbysyarns.com/2008/12/singles- two-ply-three-ply-and-wraps-per-inch </video> <video> Knitting a Handspun 'Love Note' Sweater by Tin Can Kits Description: The Love Note by Tin Can Knits is an incredibly popular pattern with inclusive sizing, which knits up quickly and is easily adapted to suit your preferences. Through no fault of the pattern, mine was not without incident, so join me as I reflect on how this project went. **I love helping people learn about fibre arts... I also have to pay the bills! A lot of work goes into these videos so if you found it helpful, please consider supporting the channel by: joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TinyFibreStudio or buying me a ‘virtual coffee’ via my Ko-Fi account : http://www.ko-fi.com/tinyfibrestudio Thank you!** Chapters Intro 00:00 The Yarn 00:43 The Pattern 02:42 My Lace Mod 04:57 Lace Disaster and Recovery 05:25 Remaining Construction 08:46 Sleeve Mods 10:10 Conclusion 10:55 Links The Love Note pattern info: https://tincanknits.com/pattern/love-note Love Note support series https://blog.tincanknits.com/2020/06/18/love-note-sweater-yarn-choice-and-sizing-1-6/ Joji Locatelli 'Elton' Cardigan https://www.jojiknits.com/product-page/knitting-pattern-elton-cardigan Midori Hirose (Ranunculus sweater) http://knit-cafe-midori.com (Links from the page go directly to Ravelry without warning) Pink Fizz Sweater by Andrea Mowry https://www.dreareneeknits.com/shop/pink-fizz Videos mentioned: John Arbon Mill Tour 2018: https://youtu.be/bd5czCwJ_bY Shifty Sweater Project Diary: https://youtu.be/mUJ_nL93Nc8 Music: Monogram by Patrick Patrikios (YouTube Music Library) </video> <video> Episode 25: Musselburgh, Montana Mountain, Hero Cowl, Doubleweave, Cotton Spinning Description: In this podcast episode we chat about the Musselburgh Hat, Montana Mountain Cowl, a Doubleweave sampler on the Ashford Katie, the Hero Cowl (a v-shaped woven cowl) on my Ashford Knitter's Loom, plus some flax on my Electric Eel Nano and cotton spinning on my Bosworth Book Charkha. Oh, and one of my cats comes to help! None of the items in this video were sponsored or gifted. **I love helping people learn about fibre arts... I also have to pay the bills! A lot of work goes into these videos so if you found it helpful, please consider supporting the channel by: Joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TinyFibreStudio (members get ad-free access to all new videos) or Buying me a ‘virtual coffee’ via my Ko-Fi account : http://www.ko-fi.com/tinyfibrestudio Thank you!** CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:04 Musselburgh Hat 04:27 Montana Mountain Cowl 08:11 Doubleweave Sampler 14:53 Hero Cowl 19:50 Spinning Samples 20:46 Flax on the Electric Eel Nano 21:48 Cotton on the Bosworth Book Charkha LINKS Some of these are Amazon Affiliate links. By using these links I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Knitting Musselburgh Hat: https://ysolda.com/products/musselburgh Other swatchless patterns: Ann Budd Handy Book of Patterns: https://amzn.to/3vXs4NJ Ann Budd Handy Book of Sweater Patterns: https://amzn.to/3JxIQ99 Ann Budd Handy Book of Top-Down Sweater Patterns: https://amzn.to/44dGPsa Montana Mountain Cowl: https://www.dreareneeknits.com/shop/montana-mountain-cowl John Arbon Textiles Devonia DK (my background colour was Devonia Cream): https://www.jarbon.com/product-category/yarns/by-range/devonia/ Video for techniques used in Montana Mountain Cowl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSvaFhS7hII Weaving Doubleweave Revised & Expanded by Jennifer Moore: https://amzn.to/3JxYIs9 Ashford Katie Loom: https://www.ashford.co.nz/product/katie-table-loom/ World of Wool Basic Weaving Yarn: https://www.worldofwool.co.uk/collections/weaving-range Hero Cowl Weaving Pattern by Ange Sewell: https://www.weftblown.com/blogs/news/hero-cowl-weaving-pattern Useful video for the Hero Cowl: https://youtu.be/lp0OjYM4L3U?si=EAQGDmXrDvVoqBJi Ashford Knitter's Loom: https://www.ashford.co.nz/product/knitters-loom/ Blacker Yarns: https://www.blackeryarns.co.uk Spinning Electric Eel Nano 2: https://www.dreamingrobots.com/product/eew-nano/ World of Wool Flax: https://www.worldofwool.co.uk/collections/flax-linen/products/natural-flax-linen-top-1 Bosworth Book Charkha: https://bosworthspindles.com/shop/charkhas/ Cotton Top (the good stuff!): https://www.adelaidewalker.co.uk/plant-silk-fibre/cotton-tops </video> <video> Tour de Fleece 2023 Week 2 Description: My first proper week of spinning for this year's Tour de Fleece. Includes why I don't trust fresh skeins, tips for spinning from the fold if you have arthritis/joint pain, the Ravelston sweater by Ysolda Teague and plenty of cat interference! I'd love to know how your projects have been coming along! **I love helping people learn about fibre arts... I also have to pay the bills! A lot of work goes into these videos so if you found it helpful, please consider supporting the channel by buying me a ‘virtual coffee’ via my Ko-Fi account : http://www.ko-fi.com/tinyfibrestudio or joining my Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tinyfibrestudio Thank you!** Links: Tour de France Information (includes the calendar): https://www.tinyfibrestudio.com/blog/tour-de-fleece-introduction John Arbon Textiles: http://www.jarbon.com Ravelston Sweater by Ysolda Teague https://ysolda.com/products/ravelston 00:00 Intro 00:39 'Nasturtium' singles 2:08 'Nasturtium' plying and why I don't trust fresh skeins 4:29 'Beehive' yarn and spinning from the fold with joint pain 8:28 Knitting progress </video> <video> Trying unusual spinning wheels at the AGWSD Summer School Description: The Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers holds a week-long Summer School every other year and although I wasn't able to take a class I visited for the day. I got to try out a Pendulum Wheel and a Trolley Wheel — both unusual forms of spindle wheels, derivatives of the Great Wheel/Walking Wheel. I was also able to see the Certificate of Achievement submissions and have a look at what everyone had been up to during the week. **I love helping people learn about fibre arts... I also have to pay the bills! A lot of work goes into these videos so if you found it helpful, please consider supporting the channel by: Joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TinyFibreStudio (members get ad-free access to all new videos) or Buying me a ‘virtual coffee’ via my Ko-Fi account : http://www.ko-fi.com/tinyfibrestudio Thank you!** AGWSD Certificate of Achievement Information https://www.wsd.org.uk/about/certificates/ Heavenly Knitchet's Pendulum Wheel Video https://youtu.be/h3vGF-dMUHA?si=7ve7cl7Q8YJOBRUK Another pendulum wheel video from Linda Martin https://youtu.be/bW1l4uCauOg?si=wv4gNOYIIBnPimzn Trolley wheel video from John Sturtevant https://youtu.be/Omlu7ogyfsE?si=Mb2Fk4uMxBnil8lY </video> <video> Restoring a vintage Ashford Traditional Spinning Wheel Description: I've wanted to restore an old Ashford Traddy for a few years now and I finally found a suitable wheel... and it's quite the transformation! **I love helping people learn about fibre arts... I also have to pay the bills! A lot of work goes into these videos so if you found it helpful, please consider supporting the channel by: Joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TinyFibreStudio (members get ad-free access to all new videos) Buying me a ‘virtual coffee’ via my Ko-Fi account : http://www.ko-fi.com/tinyfibrestudio or using the affiliate links below. Thank you!** Ashford Traditional Timeline: https://www.ashford.co.nz/images/download_pdfs/info_sheet/traditional_timeline.pdf 00:00 Intro 02:10 Tracking down a Traddy 02:57 Assessing the wheel 06:03 Disassembling the wheel 06:48 Restoring the Ashford Traditional 09:59 Reassembling the Traddy 10:41. Ashford Traditional Pre-1981 Crank Assembly 12:06 The restoration revealed </video> <video> Spinning cotton on a book charkha Description: No music, just enjoy some ASMR sounds of spinning cotton on a book charkha. This charkha is based on the original 1920s design, a collaboration between Ghandi and his followers as they protested against British rule of the Indian subcontinent. This one was made by Jonathan Bosworth: https://bosworthspindles.com </video> <video> Tour de Fleece Week 1 Roundup Description: A very busy week, so here's a roundup of my Tour de Fleece so far. I'd love to know how your projects have been coming along! **I love helping people learn about fibre arts... I also have to pay the bills! A lot of work goes into these videos so if you found it helpful, please consider supporting the channel by buying me a ‘virtual coffee’ via my Ko-Fi account : http://www.ko-fi.com/tinyfibrestudio or joining my Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tinyfibrestudio Thank you!** Links: Tour de France Information (includes the calendar): https://www.tinyfibrestudio.com/blog/tour-de-fleece-introduction Flax Project: http://www.flaxproject.uk Workshop Info Page & Resources: http://www.tinyfibrestudio.com/tipsfortops John Arbon Textiles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCWw7VCzor9PLLk-sOchBDDQ 00:00 Intro 00:38 Flax Project 1:16 Behind the scenes of workshop prep 2:57 Agricultural show... sheeps! 5:25 John Arbon Textiles Workshop </video> <video> De-hairing and Spinning Qiviut (51 Yarns No. 35: Double Coated Inner Coat) Description: An unexpected, but very welcome addition to my 51 Yarns study! Come and join me as I figure out how to process raw qiviut, from washing through de-hairing and all the way through to spinning. We’ll talk about the different layers of fibre musk ox have and how to make them work for you. DISCLAIMER: this is not what good quality qiviut is like! **I love helping people learn about fibre arts... I also have to pay the bills! A lot of work goes into these videos so if you found it helpful, please consider supporting the channel by: joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TinyFibreStudio or buying me a ‘virtual coffee’ via my Ko-Fi account : http://www.ko-fi.com/tinyfibrestudio Thank you!** This series of videos is inspired by PLY Magazine's book 51 Yarns to Spin Before You Cast Off. The videos are listed in the order in which they were designated for the 51 Yarns Spinalong which coincided with the book's launch. 00:00 Intro 00:30 The Backstory 01:35 What is Qiviut? 02:27 The cost of qiviut 04:01 Exploring qiviut 04:50 First look 05:08 Why multiple coats matter 07:14 Washing/Scouring 7:55 Dehairing Overview 08:22 Skirt Hairs 08:47 Guard Hairs 09:31 Intermediate Hairs 11:08 Skin Flakes and other flaws 11:40 Fibre comparison 12:04 Down fibres 12:47 Dehairing conclusions 13:39 Interlude 14:16 Spinning Qiviut — Cost 15:18 Spinning Qiviut — Lack of Memory 16:41 Spinning Qiviut — Warmth 17:35 Sample spinning *Links* ’51 Yarns To Spin Before You Cast Off’ Book: https://simplecirc.com/ply-magazine/item/1122/51-yarns-to-spin-before-you-cast-off Hey BrownBerry Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4KDVuFFd2juERyhAMwBxg Middlebrook Fiberworks: https://www.middlebrookfiberworks.com Qiviut Inc Mill Tour: https://youtu.be/eHU8DPGX5Bc Qiviut Inc: https://qiviutinc.com Oomingmak Musk Ox Producers Co-Operative https://www.qiviut.com Musk Ox images from USFWS are used according to their Creative Commons License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ No changes made. *Tools in the video* Wheels • Hansencrafts miniSpinner Pro: https://hansencrafts.com • Electric Eel Nano 2: https://www.dreamingrobots.com/product/eew-nano/ Other Tools • Louet Cotton Carders (I'd call them fine carders since they have 110tpi, rather than 200-ish which is typical of cotton carders): https://www.louet.nl/product/hand-cards/?lang=en&v=79cba1185463 </video>

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