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Warp Yarn: Two Wool Singles Plied on a Drop Spindle
On a loom the warp is held under tension the whole time, while the weft carries almost none, so warp yarn has to be strong: spun and plied. Two singles twisted together the opposite way to their spin make a yarn that is stronger and no longer kinks on itself.
The picture: plying from a lazy kate, the fingers keeping the two strands apart.
Beginner
An evening per skein
Instructions
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Spin two singles the same way
Spin two singles the same way
Spin two bobbins of wool singles on the drop spindle, both with the same twist, usually Z (spindle turned clockwise).
Materials for this step:
Undyed Wool Yarn2 skeinsTools needed:
Drop Spindle2
2
Set up the lazy kate
Set up the lazy kate
Put both bobbins on a lazy kate so they unwind freely, and tie both ends to the spindle's leader.
Tools needed:
Lazy KateDrop Spindle3
3
Ply the opposite way
Ply the opposite way
Turn the spindle the other way (counter-clockwise, S) and let the two strands twist round each other. Keep even tension on both.
Tools needed:
Drop SpindleLazy Kate4
4
Check the balance
Check the balance
Let a length hang in a loop. If it hangs straight, the ply twist balances the spin; if it twists up on itself, adjust the ply twist.
Tools needed:
Drop SpindleMaterials
1- 2 skeinsPlaceholder
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