- The bobbin sits on an axle between the flyer arms.
- The fiber you will be spinning is attached to the bobbin via a leader yarn that is threaded out through the orifice of the flyer.
- When the flyer spins (because you are treadling), it imparts twist to the fiber between you and the orifice.
- The pull on the fiber that you feel is called “take up”, and is a function of the difference in speeds of the bobbin and flyer.
- When you permit the fiber to move towards the orifice, it begins to wind on the bobbin.
Double Drive wheel, bentwood Flyer
- Thicker yarn requires less twist to hold together.
- Thinner yarn requires more twist to hold together.
- Longer fibers require less twist to hold together
- Shorter fibers require more twist to hold together.
- Hold the wool loosely.
- Keep the tension on the wheel and the brake band light.
- Have fun!
- Attach a leader yarn.
- Treadle a little.
- Feel the twist enter the yarn.
- Feel the yarn pull towards the orifice.
- Adjust the brake band as necessary to create more or less “take up”.
Drawing out the Fibers
Short Forward Draw Spinning
- Long Draw Spinning
