Spin the Yarn You Want
About Spin the Yarn You Want
You have learned to spin, now discover the wonderful world of making all kinds of yarns. Work through project ideas and concepts like, how to make consistent yarn for a sweater, how to ply from one single, how to prepare and draft for different fibers, how to make art yarn and more. We will make many sample yarns and ideas for future projects.
What will students learn:
Students will learn how to make multiple styles of yarn, how to handle different fibers, how to ply yarn for consistency and variety. They will take a closer look at their own spinning wheel and get comfortable adjusting the wheel.
Materials, Equipment, and Supplies the Student Must Bring to Class
spinning wheel, a bobbin of yarn, multiple bobbins
Students are welcome to bring a bobbin of yarn they've spun.
Materials Kit and Kit Description
Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $15 which includes:
wool and other fibers
Pre-class Homework
They are welcome to bring a bobbin of yarn they've spun.
Age Range
Minimum age requirement for workshop: 18
Skill Level
Intermediate
What skills or knowledge do students need to take this workshop?
The student has used a spinning wheel and can make yarn.
Contact the Teacher
Send a direct message from the teacher's profile page with any questions you might have about the class.
When
Single 3-hour live in-person seminar.
Class Location
Classroom 4
How It Works
Register and enroll above. Enrollment is not complete until payment is made on the next page, by credit card or Paypal via our secure platform. Enrolled students will receive an immediate email confirmation of enrollment..
Refund Policy: To cancel an enrollment or request a refund, contact [email protected]. For 30+ days before, we refund 95%. Between 30 and 5 days, receive a 75% refund. No refunds within 5 days of class start date.
Emolyn Liden
Emolyn learned to knit at a young age without patterns which led her to also spin and dye yarn and wool. She has developed a line of handknits and yarns, and designs knitwear inspired by the yarn. She manages her business, The Roving Knitter, teaches people of all ages to knit and shows her work at craft shows and exhibits. See more of her work at therovingknitter.
Back to Carolina FiberFestAbout Lessonface, PBC & the Carolina FiberFest
Lessonface's mission is to help students achieve their goals while treating teachers equitably. Since 2012, we've hosted more than 30,000 students and 2,000 teachers for over 500,000 music, language, and arts lessons and classes online. The 20th annual Carolina FiberFest is March 13-14, 2026 at the NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh NC. Workshops will be held Thurs. March 12 - Sat. March 14, 2026.