6
Leader
Step 6
To ply two singles together, place
two bobbins of single ply yarn on
the two bobbin storage pins. Tie
these two yarns onto the leader.
Treadle the wheel anti-clockwise.
For further spinning information
refer to “The Ashford Book of
Hand Spinning”, a 116 page book
full of ideas and inspirations for
spinners.
You are now ready to start spinning
Step 1
Tie a piece of yarn called a leader, approx. 1m (1yd)
long, on to the bobbin. Thread it through the yarn
guide, around the flyer hook on the right-hand
side of the flyer and out through the orifice.
Step 2
Adjust the tension knob so that the brake band
springs are only just starting to extended. Too much
tension will make treadling harder.
Step 3
Sit in a comfortable position. A straight back
Ashford Spinning Chair is ideal. On the single
treadle Joy 2, treadle with either foot or both
together.
Step 4
The wheel is weighted so the crank will
always come to rest in the 1 o’clock position.
To start spinning just push down with your
foot. Practice treadling slowly clockwise.
Step 5
Join your prepared fibres onto the leader.
Now you are spinning singles. Treadle slowly.
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