Sunday June 18, 9:00 -12:00

Fibre Week at Olds College

Choose Your Own Spinning Adventure

Every time we sit down to spin a new yarn, we make a series of choices. From choosing the right fibre to tying our finished skein, each choice contributes to the design of that yarn. This workshop will take you through a set of “choose your own adventure” exercises to design and spin that perfect yarn. Depending on your choices, you will end up with one of three different styles of yarn!

PLY Magazine Spring 2023 Science Issue Ratios and RPMs

An exploration of the ways spinner can use the ratios on their spinning wheels or the speed settings on their e-spinners to control the amount of twist they put into a yarn.

Digits & Threads—How to Choose Yarn for Warm, Hard-Wearing Socks

A deep dive into sock yarn—what to look for in fibre content and yarn structure as you set out to knit warm, hard-wearing socks.