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Learn to create consistent four-ply sock yarn using four different supported spindles in this detailed spinning tutorial. Discover techniques for managing the unique characteristics of various spindle types, including different weights, spin times, and drafting rhythms, while maintaining yarn consistency across all plies. Master essential skills like checking wraps per inch, measuring twist angles, and adjusting drafting techniques to match each spindle's behavior. Explore the use of control cards, ply-back tests, and tactile feedback methods for tracking consistency throughout the spinning process. Watch a demonstration of traditional Peruvian ball-winding techniques and learn to ply yarn using a Peruvian canti plying spindle for a completely spindle-spun final product. Gain insights into working with Gloss fiber and see four different supported spindles in action, including pumpkin-style, Tibetan-style, glass-tipped, and lightweight wooden spindles with lap bowls. The tutorial also introduces the monthly Spinning Frolic challenge series, encouraging spinners to create their own sock yarn interpretations using any fiber, tool, or technique while focusing on yarn intended for sock knitting.
