Spinning Frequently Asked Questions
Q How many WPI is Aran weight / worsted weight / sport weight etc?
Yarn Weight Chart
(or 'how many WPI is that?')
| Yarn type | Wraps per inch (wpi) |
|---|---|
| Bulky | 6 or fewer wpi |
| Chunky | 7 wpi |
| Aran | 8 wpi |
| Worsted | 9 wpi |
| Double knit (DK) | 11 wpi |
| Sport | 12 wpi |
| Fingering or 4-ply | 14 wpi |
| 3-ply | 16-18 wpi |
| Lace, cobweb, superfine or thread | 18 or more wpi |
Use an inch gauge or yarn gauge (above) to check the weight of your yarn. Always knit a tension swatch to check your gauge.
Fibre
A range of fibre from wool to exotic and luxury fibre for spinning, dyeing, felting: wool, silk, alpaca, cashmere, mohair, camel, yak and angora ready to spin. Also raw fleece
Spinning wheels
A range of Ashford Spinning Wheels delivered quickly to your door. I usually have some second hand spinning wheels listed.
Magazines and cards
Why not add one or two to your order? These cards, hand made by Jules of 'Always with a Heart' feature a textured sheep. Perfect for Christmas for your friends or for the spinner / knitter in your life. I now stock Selvedge magazine and Yarnmaker magazine.
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Spinning cotton, free eBook
Have you spun cotton? Did you know that it grows in natural colours as well as white?
This free eBook from SpinningDaily gives us some history, some tips for spinning the very short fibre with some patterns.
