Welcome to the RU-vid channel for Classy Squid Fiber Co! Here I'll share behind-the-scenes, making-of videos, as well as spinning tutorials. Come play on Ravelry at www.ravelry.com/groups/classy-squid-fiber-co and shop on Etsy at etsy.com/shop/ClassySquidFiberCo. Happy spinning!
I'm a new spinner and tried my first chain ply yesterday. I had watched other videos, but what I really appreciated about yours was that you showed a couple of ways to reattach a broken single. The fibre I had spun and was plying was horrible. So much VM and tiny neps, but still good to practice on. It did break once, and I tied a knot. But now I know the two options if it happens again, especially the tucking the ends in. This was very helpful! Thanks!
Thanks for this. I haven't chain plied for some years now and needed a refresher. You have answered all I wanted to know in a very clear way. I have spun yarn for socks this time and had to make a decision whether to two ply it or chain ply. I did two samples, washed them, worked out the yards per pound (we are supposed to use grams etc. here in UK but I prefer pounds and ounces) to see if I had enough for my socks, especially with the chain plied yarn. I have decided to chain ply even though there is not a lot of difference in the thickness of the yarn the chain plied yarn has a much more sturdy grist and will make more cosy socks. Thanks again, the best video I have seen.😊
I love youtube. It's 6 years since you recorded this and it is perfect for me because in the next few days I'm going to start spinning a braid that I'm going to use as the basis to learn how to chain ply. It is one of my challenges for the Tour de Fleece 2023. I'm a toddler spinner and my basic goal is to become a more consistent spinner and learn some knew techniques. This will be a big help toward achieving my goals.
Isn’t it great to find old videos from artists? I got a comment the other day on one of my unboxing videos I did three years ago, and it totally caught me off guard-I loved it!
Best chain plying video I've watched yet. I could easily see what you were doing. I, like another commenter a few years ago, am doing the TDF this year and have set learning chain plying as one of my challenges. Having seen this video, I think I'm ready to tackle it!
Thanks to the RU-vid algorithm this video popped up for me 6 years later, but in perfect timing. This was incredibly helpful, as others have said: clear, concise and informative. I’m excited to try it now!
Such a great explanation and instruction on how to get started! Thank you!!! (Only video that shows that out of the first 4 video tutorials on Navajo plying.) I love the position of your back hand's fingers. Love the explanation and demos if your single breaks. AND, a tip about reducing the bumps that happen at the chain. And, love the tips on working with color changes. GREAT instructional video all around!
Thanks for making this video. This had the most descriptive words and demonstrations that I've seen in all the chain ply videos I've seen. I usually use this for making art yarn.
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Very helpful, I’ve managed to chain ply on a drop spindle before but couldn’t quite figure out how to get started on the wheel. I now have a very cheerful bobbin that actually looks better than the three strand ply I did earlier.
Thank you! You made this intimidating technique sound very clear & doable. I couldn't help but wonder if you had to stop in the midst of this. Normally I wrap my single around the tension knob a couple times to hold the twist so it doesnt unravel, maybe for an hour, overnight, or a week. It seems picking that chain ply back up, would it be hard to figure out where you left off?
Hi KB! Yes, that's another name for this technique - it's not actually associated with the Navajo people, though, so these days you'll mostly hear it referred to as N-plying or chain-plying. Hope this helps!
This video ticks all the boxes for me. No annoying and distracting music. Clear speaking voice with a pleasant accent. Clear instructions. I never thought I would grasp this technique, but thanks to you, I've cracked it. x
this was a great video. Saw all the technique clear and you spoke just loud enough and clear enough. I'm doing TDF this year and i wanted to use this technique as a challenge since i've never done it before. Thank you again