When I am trying to learn a new skill I like peace and quiet, and no by overseeing me … no matter how encouraging they are. So I took 15 minutes out to actually spin rather than just treadle.
I did try last week, but found I was having no luck with the Marsham top. It seemed to take the strength of Hercules to draft it, and so I ended up with essentially wool rope …
So I pulled out Merino top (which is supposed to not really be beginner friendly) and had a wee bit more success …
It’s still ridden with bumpy bits, and it breaks quite easily, but the slippy nature of it appears to be suiting me. Obviously, it would make a good spinner cry with laughter, but it’s still progress.
I think I will look into some lessons, but want to at least be able to proficiently treadle, put on leaders and spin something from a top before I do that. I can only liken that to the clean your house before the cleaner comes syndrome.
Whilst I am typing this post, I noticed that there are tiny little pig tails on the flyer, which I think are good thing, as it means there is a bit of twisting going on …
Clearly, more practice is required tomorrow, but after watching Grace O'Neill on YouTube making Rolags, I might order some as the look potentially easier to deal with. If nothing else, it is a Retail opportunity.
Hugs
Kay xx
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