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Learn to spin a cozy tweed-style yarn in this 22-minute spinning tutorial that demonstrates the complete process of creating textured yarn using a blend of alpaca, mohair, merino, and silk fibers. Watch the fiber preparation techniques, discover how to intentionally trap nepps (woolly boogers) to create the characteristic tweed texture, and build a yarn that achieves warmth, loft, and beautiful speckled appearance. Follow along as the instructor guides you through each step of the spinning process, from initial fiber prep to the final twisted yarn. This tutorial serves as the inaugural episode of a monthly Spinning Frolic series designed to create a relaxed, creative community space where spinners can work alongside each other and share their creations. The video includes information about submitting your own tweed yarn photos for inclusion in future community montages, with specific submission guidelines and deadlines provided. Additionally, learn about the instructor's new companion channel focused on textile history, science, and the cultural stories behind fiber arts, offering deeper exploration into the political and historical contexts of spinning and textile work.
