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counting in spinning

01 May 2015

Counting in spinning is very different than how we count for knitting or crochet. Yes, we still (generally) use base-ten to count, but the whats and whys are very different.

Counting helps me spin a more consistent yarn. While you can make art yarn, I tend to focus on more traditional results and the resources below reflect that. Following is a small collection of links I’ve gathered that show some tips for successful counting. There are definitely many more!

WPI and grist

  • Mystery Stash Yarns: Determining Yarn Weights
  • Spinning 101 – Measuring Handspun: WPI and Grist
  • How fine do I spin my singles to get a target WPI in my plied yarn?
  • Yarn weight
  • Here’s a quick and easy Spinning WPI Calculator – fill in your desired WPI and the number of plies.

Twist

  • Yarn Twist | Relationship Between Yarn Count and Twist | Principles of Twist Measuring Methods
  • Too much twist discussion at spinningdaily.com includes link to this helpful PDF on Troubleshooting Twist
  • Twist Gauge

Wheel Ratios

  • Drive Ratios & Twist Per Inch
  • Ratio and Your Wheel
  • Can You Explain Spinning Wheel Drive Ratios?
  • A Primer on Spinning Wheel Ratios

Plying

  • To ply or not to ply
  • Plying for Knitting: The Lace and Cable Edition
  • Navajo plying
  • Plying a Balanced Yarn

Spinning consistent yarns & Control Cards

  • Tracking Your Spinning – Spinning Template Cards
  • Five Tips For Spinning a Consistent Yarn
  • 3 Tools to Make Your Spinning Better (a WPI tool, a spinner’s control card, and a Twist card)
Merino Tencel by Happy Fuzzy Yarn in Cobalt.
Merino/Tencel singles in progress. Fiber by Happy Fuzzy Yarn in Cobalt.

Do you have a favourite tip for counting in spinning? I’d love to learn it, please share in the comments below.

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