I am a big fan of the cat ear type hats that are just a tube/flat rectangle of garter stitch and you cinch the corners at the top. very cute, I like using bows on the ears :>
My favorite hat pattern is whatever I make up on the fly. You could possibly look into a tam pattern. There are some interesting patterns out there. Have you looked at Knitty? I recommend browsing their past patterns by cover because I swear their by pattern doesnt show all their available patterns.
@@kristalburns3490 Tams are really cute! I made one last year. Right now I feel like I'm more looking for a pattern for a hat that I can mush under my helmet when I bike to work, doesn't work too well with tams :)
This was definitely right up my ally. While the comments were probably well intended, I still think you are correct in that they are clasped or suspended spindles. I have been interested in them for a while now and appreciate getting to learn about you experiences and the results. Yes! You've got the power! For the second spindle, I was curious, do the spiral groves go in the same or opposite directions? Perhaps the thinner grove is for the single and the other side for plying? For the one you used the bowl with, I don't know if it's right or wrong, but if you are getting enjoyment and a yarn you like with it either clasped or supported then use the tool as it suits you. Happy spinning to you.
They both go in the same direction. I initially thought as well it might have been a spinning/plying case, but now I'm convinced someone just added one out of frustration 😅
Hi Jente, I hope you and Dries had a Wonderful Vacation ❣️❣️❣️🥾🥾 I was intrigued by the Clasped Spindles when you first got them. Your Handspun Yarns from your Spindles look amazing and beautiful. I think I now need to try Clasped Spindling, but first I need to buy a Spindle. I have quite a collection of Drop Spindles, they are what I first learnt to Spin with, so I fully understand your love for your Clasped Spindles. 🎉🎉 Happy Spinning Fibre Friend 🎡🐑🥰🥰 Take care and stay safe Lots of love and Big Hugs Jen xxxx ❤️❤️❤️❤️🫂🫂🫂🫂🐕
What this video tells me is that all spindles need love and you can probably just use any you have available. Which is awesome because I was put off from trying spinning a few years ago because of how much equipment it felt like you needed
@@MijnWolden I saw a video of that and someone at a workshop said "potato on a pencil" was a favorite for her. I am currently too dedicated to my hook top spindles to start dating around though, lol
yesssss use all the spindles! the one you let us hear does indeed sound very nice! I've been trying to use my own (probably) clasped spindle, but I can't get it to spin without it falling down. So more practice is need for me, that's for sure
For support spindling if you don’t want to ruin the tip it’s a good idea to use a wooden bowl, or wooden spoon also works. I would smooth out the spoon with sandpaper. Any spinning bowl is better if it has a smooth surface. Looks like a phang spindle but use them the best way that works for you.
watching this video has made me realize that um. Ive been using my (looks like the first spindle you used for fine yarns) french spindles as support spindles. I was sat there wondering what the point of the spiral on the tip was since the yarn kept coming out as it spun haha. (In my defense the etsy listing called it a support spindle, it has a nice pointy tip and I did get yarn at the end it was just a little awkward and clumsy in a way my regular support spindles from the same shop werent.)
I spin on my Phang spindel watching you because I am in india. Also I am still completly confused by all the different types of spindles and how to use them. Clasped? Suspended? Happy you enjoyed your spindles so much
Also, love the lil skeins all together, they look beautiful and are oh so cute. The flicking sound on the one you showed off is mesmerising, I didnt know that was possible! As for the spindle without a groove, I think JillianEve had a video where she used a clasped spindle that didn't have any either, might be worth checking out!
@@MijnWolden a good training wheel while you are learning is a half hitch both under the copp and over the copp. Run the yarn between your pointer finger and your middle finger on your twirling hand and don't let it go more than an inch or two away from your fingers. I drop it less this way than any other non-supported spindling.
IT IS HELLO FELLOW BELGIAN! Spindles in Belgium is pain. However we have great neighbours in the Dutch and the German. My favourites are from regenbogenwolle.de
He's already getting a sweater from the TdF wool, shouldn't be too greedy. Especially because he has a tendency to throw them in the washing machine and then they start pilling...
It's actually magic. With one hand I'm flicking the spindle into motion, with the other I'm controling wether the twist gets into the fiber supply or not. So yes, magic.
