I am practicing with my new Hansen mini pro e- spinner. I am slowly getting the hang of it. I am using up white fiber that I have wanted to taste or for the non spinner to try. I am practicing a little more each day with an hours limit so I don’t tire my hands out. This is so that I save some hand time for knitting later.
The spinning is getting a little better each time I sit and spin. I should be up to 15 Micron Merino wool by late this year or early next year. As with anyone I teach, I am starting out with a higher micron count for easy of learning. The higher the micron count the less slippery the roving or fiber will be. As with all things spinning if you spin left handed like me you just do the opposite of what the directions in the book say. Just for your information the left handed spinner draws the roving out with their right hand and use the left hand for control.
I have finally found the right e-Spinner for me My advice is to try a lot of different e-spinners before you buy. When you find the right one it will click just like your spinning wheels or drop spindles.
In the picture below I have about 5 ounces of spun fiber on the bobbin have you noticed that my bobbin matches my e-spinner? Once it is filled, I will ply this with novelty yarn and turn it into holiday present for kids by weaving one of a kind scarfs. I really do hope that the kids will like them.
****Please note that this e-spinner is a birthday present from my husband. The comments and opinions are my own. I am not being paid or compensated to write this blog post by the Hansen Company or any other company. ****
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