Chain Plying Tips, Tricks, Why and When, Slow Motion - Let's Make Yarn

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If you've struggled with chain plying, knowing when it makes sense to chain ply, or why you might want to, here we go! Nothing will substitute for practice though!
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@loribelmont843 3 года назад

This was unbelievably helpful. It looks magical when you do it, and when I do it I look like a tangled mess. I just tried it along with the video and success! No weird bump! Thank you.. Your yarn looks beautiful.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Lori, that is awesome!

@gerryivkovich1857 3 года назад

You did a great job with the demo. If you can "finger crochet" , you can chain ply. Like you said, it just takes practice. Thanks.

@OoOlijfje 3 года назад

Very helpful! Thanks so much for posting this!

@pennygonzalez8772 3 года назад

What a GREAT video!! Thank you! I think I can do this now 😊

@dianegratcofsky6134 3 года назад

Thanks for making this video, I think I finally get it!

@sadiesspincraft6319 3 года назад

Thanks for this trish I'm gonna give it another go xx

@cindystoldt3476 3 года назад

I love chain plying! You did an excellent demo and you're right, just practice and you eventually get into a nice little rhythm.....until your single breaks!! lol Can't wait to see the socks knit up!

@CloTricots 3 года назад

First comment! Happy to see you.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Happy to see you too!

@Yarn_addict Год назад

Thank you so much for your videos! I have just finished my first yarn plyed and everything it is wet finishing right now! (On a spindle)I have a wheel coming my way and can’t wait. Totally hooked 😜

@ms.beatle248 3 года назад

Thank you. This video helped me the most.

@jazmin9565 3 года назад

This type of plying looks like such a soothing process. Which type of plying is your favorite? Also I love Luther he’s so cute and needy😆❤️ Do you ever just look at him and say “why are you so cute?” Lol

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I don't have a favorite. I just pick one based on what kind of yarn I want to have at the end. We were extremely serious about establishing pack when we got him, and I think we did a great job. Both our dogs are extremely pack oriented. But yeah, I look at him all the time and ask him why he's so darn cute!

@sharonking7978 3 года назад

Such a beautiful finished yarn. Nice tip to avoid the bumps. What do you do if that thin yarn breaks? Do you have a close up slow mo of you spinning that beautifully thin and consistent yarn? I haven't seen one in my search. Thanks for sharing all your smarts.😍

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Good question. I'll show sometime in a Q&A!

@HirschfeldHandknits 3 года назад

I was just thinking I need to practice chain plying.... I have a project that I want to maintain a long color way. 🤞🏻🤞🏻

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Go for it!

@ideamissing Год назад

This video went from, 'what even are you talking about,' to 'WHAT SORCERY IS THIS?!' really quickly! i had no idea that this technique existed and now that i've watched your hands hit the rhythm and start doing it very quickly, i'm suddenly really excited to try! thank you for posting this!

@FiberLoveDiary Год назад

The magic is what drew me to spinning and it never stops amazing me ❤️

@teresayoung4145 3 года назад

Thanks for showing how you do it. I haven't done it for a while. I do with opposite hands than you. Glad you're getting better. Too bad it wasn't a good smell you smelled. Lol.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I've noticed that I do several things with opposite hands from other "righties". I don't know why, but just glad I can make it work somehow! 😂😂

@janiewhitney1156 3 года назад

I tried it because it looked like fun. My yarn turned out very bumpy and very over spun. When I wound it in a hank it just twisted right up. Washing it and thwacking it didn't even help. 😥 I didn't know about the tension so I will try that next time. Thanks for the video!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Overspinning is easy to fix, you just treadle more slowly or feed it in faster. Have fun!

@lienenoradotsevi4116 3 года назад

This looks fun! I didn't know that this existed. How did you start spinning? Did somebody teach you or you took a class or? Really want to start spinning!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I am completely self and RU-vid taught. I've never taken a class. You can totally do it without a class.

@tracyirwin9578 3 года назад

This video is so helpful for understanding the method of chain plying. I see that you use an electric spinning wheel in this video. Do you always chain ply on the e-wheel. It must make it so much easier because you don't have to stop and move the yarn to a new peg on your flier every few minutes. Every time I stop to move the yarn I get a yarn barf because the bobbin just keeps going and everything curls up in a blob on the floor lol.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I ply on all my wheels, but if I'm doing something sock weight or thinner, I often use either the e-spinner or my Ashford with the woolly winder. I do just think it's nice to be able to go and go on a huge bobbin without stopping to change hooks if possible.

@edithmaurno348 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing this. I have chain ply before but looking on how you do it it has giving me on how to improve my technique. Thank you

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@carrietreder8474 3 года назад

I love the rhythm of chain plying when I really get into a groove. I didn’t know that trick about keeping tension to eliminate the bump, that will be very helpful next time I chain ply.

@dawanariley4183 3 года назад

Wow you make it look so easy.

@lorim.8136 3 года назад

That is really cool 😃

@Quietcloud 3 года назад

The slow mo was super helpful so I could watch each of your fingers in action. How do you gauge when you have enough twist while your hands are so busy?

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I wish I had a better answer, but I sample a little bit. I have a natural rhythm like this - I think most people do. Then I adjust the e-spinner or treading to match it. I also really kind of know how I want it to look while it's under tension, so I use the rhythm and I watch if that makes sense.

@katnewman2856 3 года назад

I really haven't got on well with this method of plying in the past, the yarn seems to constantly break on me - I wouldn't dare try it on something so fine as this!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

You do have to have enough twist in your singles to keep them together to ply like this!

@StitchingNana 3 года назад

Thank you for the great video. I enjoy chain plying on my drop spindle and now I think I need to try it on my little electric spinning wheel.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Go for it!

@brittfox9038 3 года назад

The only time I chain ply is when I want a lumpy, bumpy yarn, lol. I'm so bad at the making a smooth join.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I used to have trouble too. I do think some fibers/singles are easier to make a smooth join with than others.

@barbarareeves9669 3 года назад

I must try this again!

@rileystamper3331 3 года назад

Is this an electric spinner? What it’s the brand and model? I’m thinking about getting one.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

It's a Hansen Espinner. I use it all the time, and I love it for plying. You can just go forever and not have to stop to change a hook or a bobbin.

@LindseyHeine 3 года назад

Thank you for showing us this technique, very helpful!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@jamijones7206 3 года назад

I love chain plying... it is pretty much the only way i ply because it is a one to one and i dont have to worry about trying to get the 2 ply right 😂😂

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

When I first learned it, I used it ALL the time so I wouldn't have leftover singles. It is such a smart, and handy tool to have in your arsenal.

@t.williams9849 3 года назад

Thank for this informative video. Will have to come back to it when I get my first wheel

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Good luck!

@beverleylawton6899 3 года назад

Great video...nice to refresh the technique and to see how you do it. I need more practice ...

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

No such thing as enough practice!

@amym5926 3 года назад

Chain plying was super tricky for me to learn for some reason, and I’m still not sure what to do when the single breaks. But that’s kind of a plying/general skill problem in general, I guess. 😅 These are helpful tips! Thanks, Trish! I’ll have to rewatch when I’m about to chain ply again.

@Ahlathein 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing this video! I have not put enough effort into chain plying to be very good at it.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

It's not a "must" or anything, but it can be really helpful if you do a colored spin and want to preserve stripes. Or if you want to turn a single into a 3 ply with no extra singles on bobbins!

@Kivvrin 3 года назад

Thank you so much for the demo! It is very helpful. ❤❤

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@chronicallycrocheting 3 года назад

Hello 🤗

@Zincchromeshema 3 года назад

I didn't even know there was such a thing as chain spinning. I'm so impressed. I can't wait to see the socks!

@karenfowler8169 3 года назад

Loved the demo!

@sarahdzeima5102 3 года назад

so fluid. definitely a matter of training the lizard brain.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

It's true. I have learned so much about myself and how much I rely on muscle memory to do things every day.

@wildcottageknitting 3 года назад

Really helpful to see it slowed down, thanks!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@thesimmeringdyepot8136 3 года назад

As usual your videos are very helpful and easy to understand.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Glad you think so!

@susanwhaitiri9749 3 года назад

Great video so easy to understand and follow thank you 😊

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@shadysusan4244 3 года назад

Beautiful yarn

@joelwilliams5634 3 года назад

Thanks for the video Trish. Stay well

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Thank you! You too!

@tools4ewebycarolhowe496 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing. Love how you do this!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@ashleyb2083 3 года назад

And one hour later I've done it! Thanks!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

That is so, so awesome!!

@sheenargh 3 года назад

Perfect timing! I’m planning to chain plying my first, non-practice skein! :) Thanks for the great video!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Exciting!

@jenniferbrighty5120 3 года назад

Hi Trish, thankyou so much for thus video/podcast on chain plying. I'm new to the Spinning game. Just using Drop Spindles. I live the way you slowed down & your explanation & the closeness of the yarn, is going to be a great help. Thankyou so much for sharing this. Love the colours too. Happy Spinning. Take care & stay safe. Love from England xx

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@jenniferbrighty5120 3 года назад

Hu Trish, yeah was really helpful, thanks fir sharing this idea Take care stay safe & well. Lots of 💘 Jen xx

@vickyk5510 3 года назад

I have a chain plying project on my wheel. I wasn't enjoying the process, and abandoned it. So long on the wheel, I will have to vacuum the dust off the yarn before continuing. Where do you like to have the lazy kate when plying? And is it in a different place for chain plying? At the few in person guild spinning meet ups, everyone had the lazy kates behind them. I was having arm pain when trying to ply with the l.k. behind me. I moved the l.k. off to the side and slightly in front of me. Not sure if the angle affects the yarn. The angle seemed quite important when I thread plied for a different project.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Wherever you are most comfortable with it works fine. It won't affect the finished yarn at all. Some wheels have a lazy kate attached, so it would be in front of you. I like mine (usually) on the floor to my right, but I have used the one in front of me on my Traveller tons of times. I am not even sure I've seen anyone ply with their kate behind them even at retreats and stuff.

@vickyk5510 3 года назад

Thank you

@kristalburns3490 3 года назад

Ah the next trick I need to learn on a drop spindle.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

You can do it!

@TRaceTK 3 года назад

Great video Trish, not sure if it is how I do it; it’s been awhile. I think I will watch this again just before I do my next chain ply. I am pretty sure I don’t smooth the joint 😕 Yarn is beautiful!! Take care.

@ashleyb2083 3 года назад

Okay, I have continued to fail at this many times, but I think I'll try it again with this video on. I am pretty monogamous when it comes to spinning projects, and I usually only let singles rest for as long as I have to. Buuuuut I've had a bobbin of singles I want to chain ply looking at me (taunting really) for about year. I just can't seem to get going on chain plying. Thanks for the slowed down version and showing the movements in more detail. I'm gonna do it!

@lorikula8227 3 года назад

I think I can learn from this video. I have always wanted to learn this technique.. Great job!!!

@melaniereising5661 3 года назад

Hope to be able to use this technique soon!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Good luck!

@WistfulCreative 3 года назад

Yes, practice makes perfect. Very good demo!! The yarn is beautiful. Lucky knit-worthy guy!!

@seekingtoremain 3 года назад

The slow mo helped a lot! Thank you! So question for a new spinner - turkey hand vs chain ply? When to use which and why?

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

That's a big questions! Turkey hand gives a 2 ply. Chain ply gives a 3 ply, so that's one thing. Then how color is being handled plays a part too. chain ply will keep the color changes more intact. You would get more barber pole with multicolor singles if you use turkey hand.

@seekingtoremain 3 года назад

@@FiberLoveDiary fascinating! I think I assumed chain would be only 2 ply because of the outer edges of the loop, I didn’t account for the center string also being pulled in. Thank you!!

@dhurd4099 3 года назад

Another video saved for future reference. I have done chain plying but it’s helpful to get another spinners input. Thank you!

@vallees8254 2 года назад

I've been watching your vids, I love the way you explain things. Not that I own any spinning wheel, but the knowledge you share will come handy for when I get one :) Using spindle at the moment. Question: so chain plying will turn the singles into 2ply, and when you ply them after chain ply it will make it 4 ply. Is that correct ? Thank you so much ^^

@WellWoopdidoo 3 года назад

Great demo, I’ve been practicing chain plying on my drop spindle all week and keep getting the bumps! This is exactly the info I needed. :D

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I can't even wrap my brain around doing this with a drop spindle. I can spin and two ply on one, but I have never even tried chain plying!

@Janet-ov7zx Год назад

Thank you for such a clear demo. I chain plied for the first time today (newbie spinner here) and I got my fingers lassoed by the singles like a calf in a rodeo. Seeing when to get the middle finger and thumb into the new loop was very helpful. harpingJanet

@forseanearth 3 года назад

Thank you! This is the best demo of chain plying I have viewed, especially for starting the chain and getting the flowing rhythm. (And you are selling me on e-spinners!)

@cynthiaschultz6398 3 года назад

💙

@marie8812 2 года назад

Thank you! This made perfect sense and I successfully chain plied my first bobbin!

@jenmqkeeper Год назад

That's fascinating! It's like a super elongated crochet stich that you add twist to. This is my first time seeing chain ply.

@jenthulhu 2 года назад

This was a great refresher because I hadn't chain plied in a long time. Also: is that a Hanson espinner? It looks really cool.

@michaelmoore3360 Год назад

My wife and I are watching, she's tge spinner. She said oh my God try to do that and move your feet. I need a d electric spinner.

@emraldeyz1 6 месяцев назад

So, it seems to be a little like a one-handed game of cat's cradle with the other hand controlling the feed onto the bobbin.

@ValliDesign 3 года назад

This is brilliant. I get myself in such a pickle. I'll have another go now. Thank you, heaps!

@KnittingmommyArts 3 года назад

Chain plying is one of those things I still need lots of practice doing. I usually end up 2-plying from a center pull ball. I really need to chain ply more often to get that muscle memory. I think I've only chain plied about four times so far. This was a great tutorial, though, and I'm really excited about trying chain plying again while following your video.

@Sal_Pizzazz 3 года назад

So well timed! I just learned about chain plying but want to get better

@tronald42 2 года назад

Found the video I was looking for finally. Thank you

@Boozyewe 3 года назад

I need a lot more practice, i usually get bumps at the joins.

@wevrldy 3 года назад

what direction are you treadling in to ply? Thank you.

@heidicook2395 Год назад

The yarn is beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

@happyneedlebinding Год назад

Thank for your video it is the best of RU-vid 😀

@Alucarddraconis 3 года назад

This video of yours is the only one that has ever made chain p,ting makes sense.

@spinfunfiber4649 Год назад

I just want to say I love all of your videos. ❤ This one in particular came up when I did a search on how to make a 3-ply using chain plying. Been subscribed ever since and recently binge watching from the beginning. You are awesome. 🤗

@FiberLoveDiary Год назад

Glad I could help!

@fanciflower 3 года назад

So happy you are getting better, this COVID is some scary stuff‼️ I really enjoyed this video and the finished yarn is beauteous. You are so smooth and rythmic, very zen. Thank you!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@bonniemcgee6648 3 года назад

The yarn is truly beautiful. 🥰🧶

@SusannaGatz-kt3mh Год назад

This was great! Thank you!!

@kathymikulin9006 3 года назад

You make it look so easy, we'll have to try this.

@bonnielundholm5535 3 года назад

That yarn turned out gorgeous! The slow motion was great.

@dmbrown240 3 года назад

I have done a chain ply once so far. It was over twisted when it was done. I had to put it through the wheel to loosen it up. I’ll be trying it again soon. Thanks for the tips! Your yarn came out beautiful. Your singles must have been very thin to get 500 yds. ❤️

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Even the yarn seems really thin when I'm knitting, but when I release tension it puffs up nicely

@kathycostello4104 3 года назад

Thank you, Trish, for showing in slow mo how your chain ply. I think I see now how my style differs. I am going to attempt more tension at the join and less on the bobbin. As always, Love you too, Kathy

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

You can do it!

@LittleFischies 3 года назад

thank you for this video!! Chain plying this has been tricky for me. And ive been sitting here thinking about how i want to blend and spin a snow dyed gradiant hank for a hat for my husband. i think i ought to practice first....lol thanks again! you are a great teacher!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@melaniehuhta8853 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I’m sure I will be watching this a hundred times over. My 1st attempt was really over plied. 😜

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Well, slowing down will fix that, so maybe you are all good to go now!

@fearthetree2014 3 года назад

This is sooo hard for me! The you’ve given me hope that I can chain ply. I struggle with not getting enough spin on my singles, so they break when I’m playing.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I used to have that problem, but over time, it just resolved itself as I did more and more spinning.

@anabs_wrenandrita 3 года назад

I absolutely love the chain ply, and you're absolutely right, it is all about muscle memory! I find it super relaxing :D

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

We took a different kind of class last weekend, and the instructor kept talking about muscle memory. I've always believed that you can actually turn it into intuition, and he said the same!

@marilynbook4211 2 года назад

Thank you. Very helpful.

@kachsavage4047 3 года назад

Great instructions, very clear. Wish this video was around when I was learning to chain ply. I had a few disasters before figuring it out properly. It's one of my favourite ways to ply now, I just love the rhythm of it.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Me too. It gets to be a little like a dance after awhile, I"m sure you know what I mean.

@jennileggate4334 3 года назад

Thanks for the demo. I always find getting started tough on chain plying but once I get going it’s quite rhythmic!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I like the rhythm of it too.

@mommyo2b 3 года назад

Wonderfully clear tutorial! Almost mestmerising to watch how smoothly you move while chain plying

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

My husband says mesmerizing, and that it is very relaxing to watch 😂😂

@copingwithyarn5455 3 года назад

That is so cool that you can make your own yarn-well done!

@ritaorr766 Год назад

I had watched this earlier, but still learned a bit more on the rewatch! You explain things so precise. Thanks

@FiberLoveDiary Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@aliciawatt1184 3 года назад

Yes! I finally tried this and it's my new favorite thing. You explain it perfectly. Now if only I could spin as beautifully as you do...

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Only practice! 😂😂

@colleenharlan6519 3 года назад

Very excited to try this after a bit more practice just doing singles and 2-ply. You had 4 of my kids ENTHRALLED watching how you did this :) (A huge accomplishment because most of them aren't so into Mommy's fiber habits!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I'm so honored! 😂😂

@dawnuselto8777 3 года назад

Love watching you spin, your so smooth and it's just a joy to see! Thanks for slowing this down so that we can see what you do. Your yarn came out so nice, I can't wait till I can spin even close to the way you do! Hope your sense of smell comes back quickly and that all of your family stays well! Take care and be safe!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I'm sure you will get there!

@jessicawright1656 3 года назад

I learned how to chain ply just a few years ago. It's now my favorite ply method after only doing 2 ply for over 25 years.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

That is awesome!

@iknit8b707 3 года назад

Hi Trish, I’m one of those people that asked you for a chain ply video. Thank you so much for this video. I’m going to save it to my favorites and play it a couple of times before I try to chain ply and keep watching it till I can do it on my own. You make it look easy!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Just go really slowly at the beginning until you start to get the muscle memory going. You can do it!