Spinning Crepe Yarns: AKA Spinning Princess Yarn!

Beth Showalter

Full Day

Elegant Crepe yarns have an unusual laced or braided texture that can be used in a variety of textile constructions. In this workshop, we will use a classic three-strand crepe yarn structure as a starting point for yarn design. Spinners will learn to manipulate twist and direction to construct this beautiful, complex yarn structure. Join us for a fun day of spinning while we begin to explore the variations of crepe yarns - yarns fit for a princess! Spinners will learn how a crepe yarn is constructed and how to spin their own crepe yarns. Bring a few plied, handspun yarn (please assemble in balls or centre pull balls) - it’s ok if this yarn was spun/plied many years in the past and if you don’t remember the fibre(s) or how you spun the yarn

What to Bring

• Wheel in good working order • Handspun yarn (see above) • 3 to 4 empty bobbins + Lazy Kate • Hand carders and other usual items in your spinning basket • Baggies, labels, markers, etc

Skill Level

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP AND SPINNERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO COMFORTABLY SPIN SINGLES IN BOTH DIRECTIONS.

Beth Showalter completed the Ontario Handweavers and Spinners Spinning Certificate Program in 2014 with distinction and is an instructor in the program. She is a spinner who enjoys experimenting, sharing ideas, learning new techniques and following spinning tangents...