Only one single is necessary, and if the single is already dyed, this technique allows it to be plied without ruining the color scheme. Start by tucking the free end of the singles yarn into your watch band or cuff. See more ideas about hand spinning, spinning wool and spinning yarn. Jan 29, 2008 perhaps more widely read and easy to find is my fathers spring 1985 spinoff article entitled andean spinning, reprinted in a handspindle treasury and quoted for its line about andean spinners being slower by the hour, but faster by the week, than a wheel spinner. Andean plying by rudy amann for spinners using handspindles, the andean plying method is an easy way to ply the yarn from a spindle. Its very well constructed and gives me the freedom to wind off much larger amounts of singles for plying than i can. Before i finished the candy cane yarn i posted recently, i had finished spinning a single from the first batch of roving that i dyed with red, pink and green. Back to my andean paperback ply the first book i selected was not actually a paperback, but a childs picture book, if i went sailing out to sea, which has a waist measurement of. It is a favoured method of spindle spinners and those who wish to sample small amounts of yarn before embarking on the spinning for a large project. Designed by nancys knit knacks to make the plying process easier by incorporating the andean method.
Handy andy andean plying spinning tool by nancys knitknacks. A certain someone gave me a wonderful little book recently on spinning. Only one single is necessary, and if the single is already dyed, this technique allows it to be. Fiber festival workshops eastern states exposition. Our andean plying tool named handy andy is a new product designed to make. It is a favoured method of spindle spinners and those who wish to sample small amounts. Its very well constructed and gives me the freedom to wind off much larger amounts of singles for plying than i can practically put on my hand. Dec 23, 2014 i suck at andean plying on my hand, it really hurts and i hate it but it is my absolute favorite method of plying once the nightmare of maki. How to make an andean bracelet in order to ply singles into twoply on a spinning wheel. Nancys knit knacks handy andy andean plying tool fiberific. The nancys knit knacks andean plying tool named handy andy is a new product designed to make plying using the andean plying technique easier and more convenient than the traditional hand method. It provides valuable historical context, and demonstrates the relevance of learning about the andes in.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Im also free, with this tool, to start plying without worry of interruption as the tool will hold my yarn indefinitely. Mar 20, 2011 how to make an andean bracelet in order to ply singles into twoply on a spinning wheel. Jan 01, 2009 so ive seen some diagrams before on andean plying. The yarn needs to be looped around the front towards the palm. You wrap the yarn around your hand in some fashion or other and then ply from that. Eling chang spinning is experiencing a resurgence of interest as it moves in a. Ny favorite plying method hands down pun intended very helpful. Diy andean plying tool spinning yarn, spinning wool, hand. And of course, if youre quick right now, the current issue of spin. Jan 19, 2014 i suck at andean plying on my hand, it really hurts and i hate it but it is my absolute favorite method of plying once the nightmare of making the bracelet is over. The plying issue of ply magazine is so beautiful i can hardly stand it. If you do andean plying youll see the problem right away. Andean plying is a method of plying from one yarn source.
When i left you last, i left you with some rather enticing photographs of my many yards of singles wound onto a book. I never much understood the appeal of this method, and the diagrams looked confusing at a glance. Andean aussie plying tool socalled andean plying, is where the single is first wound around ones hand or this tool in a specific manner that allows unwinding both ends at once without. Andean plying is great for plying small amounts of yarn without needing extra bobbins or other equipment. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This is a book one can read in a day but i have a feeling ill be reading it a few times more, to really absorb whats inside. After wrapping the yarn around the users hand, the user allows it to fall around their wrist. Fortunately i did have a decent book on spinning with a spindle. Delaney, in contrast, has packed her small book with spindlespinning techniques, including information on finding.
Amy walks you through the andean plying technique, an ingenious technique for plying from a spindle. Jo, the author of the very popular ashford book of carding, has twentyseven years of spinning experience and will show you how to spin from the beginning through to advanced techniques. This comprehensive reference offers an authoritative overview of andean lifeways. To make two or threeply yarn, you need the singles that you have spun, either on two bobbins if you are using a wheel, or rolled into a plying ball if you are using a hand spindle. Jo, the author of the very popular ashford book of carding, has twentyseven years of spinning. I suck at andean plying on my hand, it really hurts and i hate it but it is my absolute favorite method of plying once the nightmare of maki. The handy andy is a new product designed to make plying using the andean method easier and more convenient than the traditional hand method. Abby franquemont discussed the use and value of plying from a multiple stranded plying ball in her book, respect the spindle interweave press 2009. Andean plying bracelet, simplified are there instructions somewhere to andean ply so i can learn to do this on the book method you teach. The singles will thread off your wrist much like with andean plying, and youll find that with very short lengths, you will soon be holding the folded midpoint of the singles and recalling that ply really.
It is most commonly used with spindle spinning, but can be used for wheel spinning as well. Rudy spins a singles for about twenty minutes and then uses the andean hand wrap to prepare the yarn for plying. Maggie shares her experience and what has worked best for her when plying on a spindle. Apr 21, 2016 abby franquemont discussed the use and value of plying from a multiple stranded plying ball in her book, respect the spindle interweave press 2009. Andean plying, in which the single is first wound around one hand in a specific manner that allows unwinding both ends at once without tangling, is another way to ply smaller amounts of yarn. Nov 01, 2009 anyway, heres something ive just learned. The how to ply yarn ebook will teach you everything from plying on a drop spindle to creating plied yarn on. Andean plying mathmom adventures in food, exercise and. While not referring directly to cotton, she noted that this plying method, used by andean spinners, reduces tangles, manages the yarn, and allows the spinner to carry the plying ball anywhere to use. In my book and my craftsy class i showed how to set up an andean plying bracelet. Home made andean plying tool using indigenous items luv. Posted on 29 january 2008 by abby franquemont ive answered a few questions in various places over the past several months about andean spinning, which is a subject very near and dear to my heart.
Navajo plying also known as chain plying consists of making large loops, similar to crocheting. Perhaps more widely read and easy to find is my fathers spring 1985 spinoff article entitled andean spinning, reprinted in a handspindle treasury and quoted for its line about andean. The user then takes the two ends of the yarn and feed them back into their spinning wheel or spindle the original users used a drop spindle. The singles will thread off your wrist much like with andean plying, and youll find that with very short lengths, you will soon be holding the folded midpoint of the singles and recalling that ply really means fold and this is an easy way to fold your yarn in two. I should warn you that andean plying this quantity of yarn is not for the faint of heart it. The nancys knit knacks andean plying tool named handy andy is a new product designed to make plying using the andean plying technique easier and more convenient than the. Franquemont born 1972 is an american textile crafts writer, lecturer and educator, based in cusco, peru. Stepbystep sequences explain techniques for the preparation of fibres. Its full of some voices you know and trust as well as a few new ones it was a pleasure to work with. Making an andean bracelet and andean plying on a wheel. She spent her early childhood among the quechua people of chinchero, peru, where women spun to eat and pay for the home they lived in.
Sep 20, 20 for those of us who do a lot of andean plying, margaret pointed out an errata on page 79. Before i finished the candy cane yarn i posted recently, i had finished spinning a single from the first batch of roving. Aug 23, 2006 back to my andean paperback ply the first book i selected was not actually a paperback, but a childs picture book, if i went sailing out to sea, which has a waist measurement of about 12 inches. Andean aussie plying tool socalled andean plying, is where the single is first wound around ones hand or this tool in a specific manner that allows unwinding both ends at once without tangling. Maximizing yardage for spinning cotton ply magazine. Sep 25, 2012 how to ply you handspun single using an andean plying bracelet, which allows you to make a twoply yarn with just one single. I taught myself to knit from books, but i havent found a book that has. How to ply you handspun single using an andean plying bracelet, which. How to ply you handspun single using an andean plying bracelet, which allows you to make a twoply yarn with just one single. The link below will take you to my blogger page creative machine knitting, which i will eventually be migrating to wordpress. The how to ply yarn ebook will teach you everything from plying on a drop spindle to. Making an andean bracelet and andean plying on a wheel clweld. I simply took a paperback book, stuck a popsicle stick in the middle of it, and wound and wound and wound.
The twain book in the post you are reading now is way too small the post im sending you to features the proper sized paperback for most adult hands. Nancys knit knacks handy andy is a unique andean plying tool which includes a separate wooden base and a denim carry sack. One of the sections in the book describes how to do andean plying. If your singles are on bobbins, you should use a kate to keep them organized. Our andean plying tool named handy andy is a new product designed to make plying using the andean method easier and more convenient than the traditional hand method. She shows you how she likes to transfer the yarn from her spindle and the several different plying techniques she has tried.
It provides valuable historical context, and demonstrates the relevance of learning about the andes in light of contemporary events and debates. Includes basic techniques for making your own yarns as well as recipes for more adventurous yarns for experienced spinners. The twain book in the post you are reading now is way too small the post im sending you to features the. As shown, the ply around the middle finger will bend the finger backwards which will hurt. She spent her early childhood among the quechua people of chinchero, peru, where. Home made andean plying tool using indigenous items luv it. This is a book one can read in a day but i have a feeling ill be reading it a few times more, to really absorb. This is, im sure, because of my childhood spent plying in the andean manner. I had also never watched anyone ply yarn using a spindle. So, how do you ply and control how much plying twist is getting in there. This andean plying tool is designed to ply both ends of your bobbin together, resulting in a 2 ply.
This one worked out nicely, but it was a bit large. The how to ply yarn ebook will teach you everything from plying on a drop spindle to creating plied yarn on a wheel. For those of us who do a lot of andean plying, margaret pointed out an errata on page 79. Eling chang spinning is experiencing a resurgence of interest as it moves in a contemporary direction away from its traditional past. This video will show you how to andean ply, using the nancys knit knacks handy andy. That is once i have mastered wordpress beyond the basics, and finished. Learning andean spinning a finished skein of light fingering weight yarn, hand teased and spun on a pushka spindle 47 g, 124 m, 2629 mkg. How to use nancys knit knacks handy andy andean plying. Posted on 29 january 2008 by abby franquemont ive answered a few questions in various places over the past several months about andean spinning, which is a.
Edited, march 7, 2009 please click here for another post about andean plying on a paper back book. Andean plying also called hand plying andean plying also called hand plying sku. She shows you how she likes to transfer the yarn from her spindle and the several different plying techniques she has. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
This andean plying tool is designed to ply both ends of your bobbin together. Jul 22, 2014 i had also never watched anyone ply yarn using a spindle. The ashford book of handspinning mielkes fiber arts. Jan 19, 2014 i suck at andean plying on my hand, it really hurts and i hate it but it is my absolute favorite method of plying once the nightmare of making the. Not withstanding how stunning the camphor laurel timber looks, the first thing you will notice when. It is also a great way to ply small samplesa spinners equivalent to a knitters swatch.