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Spinning Dyed Fibers

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Description Have you ever wanted to create custom, hand-dyed yarn but were afraid of spinning your colors into mud? Felicia shares the trade secrets you’ll need to confidently command your colors and create brilliantly-hued skeins. In addition to teaching you different ways to prepare your fiber and preserve your color, Felicia demonstrates useful techniques such as Andean and Navajo plying, spinning from the fold and the on-trend method of fractal spinning. Learn to use color theory to harmoniously match and blend fiber into hues so vibrant and beautiful, the yarn will never see your stash.

Syllabus

  • Class Preview
  • Introduction
  • Fiber Preparation
  • Color Theory
  • Working with Hand Painted Fiber
  • Preserving Color
  • Blending Color
  • Mix & Match
  • One Fiber, Many Ways
  • The Bayside Beanie
  • Bonus: Fractal Spinning
  • Bonus: Making a Batt

Taught by

Felicia Lo

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