Spinning Frequently Asked Questions
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Q Should I go for a single or double drive and what is the difference?
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Q How do I switch my double-drive wheel to single-drive mode?
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Q Should I finish the wood of my Ashford wheel / carders / lazy kate / etc with something?
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Q I'm buying a new wheel and am new to spinning. What else should I buy?
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Q How many WPI is Aran weight / worsted weight / sport weight etc?
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Q What washing instructions should I attach to my wool garment?
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Q How do I weave on a knitter's loom, rigid heddle loom or table loom?
Do you have a burning question - ask and I'll do my best: shiela@handspinner.co.uk
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.
