{"id":3267,"date":"2019-07-13T08:05:18","date_gmt":"2019-07-13T06:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/?p=3267"},"modified":"2019-07-13T08:05:23","modified_gmt":"2019-07-13T06:05:23","slug":"spinning-from-the-fold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/spinning-from-the-fold\/","title":{"rendered":"Spinning from the fold"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The other day I got a fiber sample \u2013 a lengthwise striped combed top in different shades of green wool and silk. I decided to spin it from the fold. Spinning from the fold is a great way to get a light and airy yarn. The technique is also perfect for getting crispier colours in a lengthwise striped top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"525\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OE4KTNE4eek?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spinning from the fold<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I mostly spin fiber that I have prepared myself. But sometimes commercially prepared fiber comes my way. This is one of those times \u2013 a Granny Smith apple green lengthwise striped top of wool (my guess is BFL or merino) and silk. I saw the perfect opportunity to show you how I spin from the fold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The superpowers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To spin from the fold you place a staple-length portion of the fiber over your finger. This means that you spin from the middle of the staple length, so that the fibers are folded when they enter the drafting zone. This does two things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Since the fiber comes into the drafting triangle from each side of your finger, the drafting triangle will be wider compared to spinning from the end of the fiber. This will let more air into the yarn.<\/li><li>The folded fibers strive towards unfolding. This too will let more air into the yarn.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"444\" data-attachment-id=\"3286\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/spinning-from-the-fold\/fold3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Fold3.jpg?fit=751%2C635&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"751,635\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Fold3\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;The fibers come from both ends of the finger, creating a wider drafting triangle that will result in an airier yarn. The folded fibers want to unfold. This lets even more air in to the yarn.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The fibers come from both ends of the finger, creating a wider drafting triangle that will result in an airier yarn. The folded fibers want to unfold. This lets even more air in to the yarn.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Fold3.jpg?fit=525%2C444&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Fold3.jpg?resize=525%2C444&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A hand holding green fiber folded over the index finger., spinning yarn.\" class=\"wp-image-3286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Fold3.jpg?w=751&amp;ssl=1 751w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Fold3.jpg?resize=300%2C254&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption>The fibers come from both ends of the finger, creating a wider drafting triangle that will result in an airier yarn. The folded fibers want to unfold. This lets even more air in to the yarn.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A yarn spun from the fold will thus be lighter and airier than the same yarn spun with the same grist from the ends of the fibers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"3275\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/jamtland-fold-beta2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/J%C3%A4mtland-fold-beta2.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1474203941&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0019723865877712&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"J\u00e4mtland fold beta2\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;J\u00e4mtland wool, spun with short draw  from the fold on a supported spindle.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;J\u00e4mtland wool, spun with short draw  from the fold on a supported spindle.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/J%C3%A4mtland-fold-beta2.jpg?fit=480%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/J%C3%A4mtland-fold-beta2.jpg?resize=480%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A skein of white yarn.\" class=\"wp-image-3275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/J%C3%A4mtland-fold-beta2.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/J%C3%A4mtland-fold-beta2.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption>J\u00e4mtland wool, spun with short draw  from the fold on a supported spindle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I spun the yarn above  with short draw from flicked staples of J\u00e4mtland wool from the fold with a supported spindle. At first I spun from my hand-combed top, but when I tried flicking the staples separately and spinning them from the fold I just knew this was the way this wool wanted to be spun. I love moments like that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spinning from the fold is not a drafting technique. Rather, it is simply a different way to hold the fiber. You can spin both woolen and worsted from the fold. You can spin from the fold with any spinning tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The how-tos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spinning from the fold is not difficult. However, there are a few things to think about when you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Make sure you pull out a staple-length only.  If you pull out more than a staple-length some fibers will be spun from the middle and some from the end. This will create a mess.<\/li><li>You also need to make sure you tuck the ends into your hand when you spin. If you don&#8217;t, there is a risk that they get caught in the yarn. This will create a bigger mess.<\/li><li>Still, you need to hold the fiber gently, like a baby bird (still tucking  the ends into the hand). If you hold the fibers too tightly they won&#8217;t be released into the twist.<\/li><li>You can choose to either keep the fiber over your finger or remove your finger and just hold the folded fiber gently in your hand.<\/li><li>To join I simply place the spun end over the folded new staple and allow the fiber to get caught in the twist.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"516\" data-attachment-id=\"3281\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/img_8464\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_8464.jpeg?fit=1077%2C1059&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1077,1059\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_8464\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Hold the fiber gently and tuck the ends into your hand.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Hold the fiber gently and tuck the ends into your hand.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_8464.jpeg?fit=525%2C516&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_8464.jpeg?resize=525%2C516&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A hand holding green fiber folded over the index finger. and spinning from the center of the fibers.\" class=\"wp-image-3281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_8464.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1007&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_8464.jpeg?resize=300%2C295&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_8464.jpeg?resize=768%2C755&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_8464.jpeg?w=1077&amp;ssl=1 1077w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>Hold the fiber gently and tuck the ends into your hand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The context<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I spin from the fold when I have a low micron fleece with a long staple length. The fiber needs to be long enough to be folded over your finger and tucked in to your hand. It also needs to be fine enough not to get too bulky in the fold. I flick card each staple separately and spin staple by staple from the fold. A commercially prepped top is also a good candidate for spinning from the fold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One extra superpower with spinning from the fold is crispier colours in a lengthwise striped top. Spinning from the fold is an excellent way to enhance the colour and\/or fiber variations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"535\" data-attachment-id=\"3280\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/img_8462\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_8462.jpg?fit=807%2C822&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"807,822\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_8462\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;The left skein was spun from the fold and the right from the end. The fiber is the same, a lengthwise striped top. If you look carefully, you can see that the colours in the left skein are a little sharper.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The left skein was spun from the fold and the right from the end. The fiber is the same, a lengthwise striped top. If you look carefully, you can see that the colours in the left skein are a little sharper.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_8462.jpg?fit=525%2C535&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_8462.jpg?resize=525%2C535&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Two skeins of blue yarn.\" class=\"wp-image-3280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_8462.jpg?w=807&amp;ssl=1 807w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_8462.jpg?resize=295%2C300&amp;ssl=1 295w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_8462.jpg?resize=768%2C782&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>The left skein was spun from the fold and the right from the end. The fiber is the same, a lengthwise striped top. If you look carefully, you can see that the colours in the left skein are a little sharper.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What happens is that one colour stripe at a time enters the drafting zone instead of getting blended should you spin from the end of the fiber. The colour variations stay clear and crisp. This feature is really fun to play with!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"755\" data-attachment-id=\"3195\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/img_7943\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_7943.jpg?fit=2431%2C3494&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2431,3494\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone XR&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1561718318&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.25&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00063091482649842&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_7943\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;The colours in a lengthwise striped top will get slightly more defined when spun from the fold compared to spinning from the end.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The colours in a lengthwise striped top will get slightly more defined when spun from the fold compared to spinning from the end.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_7943.jpg?fit=525%2C755&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_7943.jpg?resize=525%2C755&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A tahkli spindle with light green variegated yarn.\" class=\"wp-image-3195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_7943.jpg?resize=712%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 712w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_7943.jpg?resize=209%2C300&amp;ssl=1 209w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_7943.jpg?resize=768%2C1104&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_7943.jpg?w=1050&amp;ssl=1 1050w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_7943.jpg?w=1575&amp;ssl=1 1575w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption>The colours in a lengthwise striped top will get slightly more defined when spun from the fold compared to spinning from the end.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools and materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The little supported spindle in the main video is a rocket speed Tahkli from <a href=\"https:\/\/johngalen.com\">John Galen<\/a>. The bowl is actually a singing bowl for meditation (also bought from John Galen), hence the little bell sounds in the video. The fiber is a combed top I got as a sample from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vinterverkstan.se\/hem.html\">Vinterverkstan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"845\" data-attachment-id=\"3198\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/img_7946\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_7946.jpg?fit=2252%2C3625&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2252,3625\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone XR&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1561718878&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.25&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0082644628099174&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_7946\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Tahkli spindle from John Galen, fiber from Vinterverkstan.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Tahkli spindle from John Galen, fiber from Vinterverkstan.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_7946.jpg?fit=525%2C845&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_7946.jpg?resize=525%2C845&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A small turquoise spindle with silver decorations and a small skein of green yarn.\" class=\"wp-image-3198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_7946.jpg?resize=636%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 636w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_7946.jpg?resize=186%2C300&amp;ssl=1 186w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_7946.jpg?resize=768%2C1236&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_7946.jpg?w=1050&amp;ssl=1 1050w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_7946.jpg?w=1575&amp;ssl=1 1575w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption>Tahkli spindle from John Galen, fiber from Vinterverkstan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The spindle in the extra clip is a Portuguese spindle from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saberfazer.org\">Saber Fazer<\/a>. The fiber is a Norwegian NKS (Norsk kvit sau or Norwegian white sheep).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"330\" data-attachment-id=\"3284\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/spinning-from-the-fold\/fold\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Fold.jpg?fit=1001%2C629&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1001,629\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Fold\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Spinning NKS (Norsk Kvit Sau, Norwegian white sheep) with a Portuguese spindle from Saber Fazer.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Spinning NKS (Norsk Kvit Sau, Norwegian white sheep) with a Portuguese spindle from Saber Fazer.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Fold.jpg?fit=525%2C330&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Fold.jpg?resize=525%2C330&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A person spinning outdoors on a spindle.\" class=\"wp-image-3284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Fold.jpg?w=1001&amp;ssl=1 1001w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Fold.jpg?resize=300%2C189&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Fold.jpg?resize=768%2C483&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>Spinning NKS (Norsk Kvit Sau, Norwegian white sheep) with a Portuguese spindle from Saber Fazer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The setting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I shot the clip with the sheep in the background last summer at the cabin we have rented for the past five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I shot the main video under the hop arch in our allotment. We assembled the arch this spring to get some shade in the corner. It is a very nice corner for all sorts of fiber related activities! We planted the tansies to attract bees and other pollinators. It worked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"528\" data-attachment-id=\"3292\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/spinning-from-the-fold\/fold4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Fold4.jpg?fit=833%2C838&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"833,838\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Fold4\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;The bees do like their tansies. Here two buff-tailed bumblebees.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The bees do like their tansies. Here two buff-tailed bumblebees.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Fold4.jpg?fit=525%2C528&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Fold4.jpg?resize=525%2C528&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A patch of tansies with bumblebees. A person spinning in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-3292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Fold4.jpg?w=833&amp;ssl=1 833w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Fold4.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Fold4.jpg?resize=298%2C300&amp;ssl=1 298w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Fold4.jpg?resize=768%2C773&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Fold4.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>The bees do like their tansies. Here two buff-tailed bumblebees.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The red currant are nearly ripe now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Happy spinning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You can follow me in several social media:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>This&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/blog\/\">blog<\/a>&nbsp;is my main channel<\/strong>. This is where I write posts about spinning, but also where I explain a bit more about videos I release. Sometimes I make videos that are on the blog only.&nbsp;<em>Subscribe or make an rss feed to be sure not to miss any posts.<\/em><\/li><li>My&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCLBBuYv4kff8RQ_oY-PNEqg?view_as=subscriber\">youtube channel<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is where I release a lot of my videos.&nbsp;<em>Subscribe to be sure not to miss anything!<\/em><\/li><li>I have a&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/josefinwaltinspinner\/\">facebook page<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;where I link to all my blog posts,&nbsp;<em>you are welcome to follow me there.<\/em><\/li><li>I run an&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/josefinwaltinspinner.teachable.com\">online spinning school<\/a><\/strong>, welcome to join a course! You can also check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/waltin.se\/josefinwaltinspinner\/courses-kurser\/\">course page<\/a> for courses in Sweden.<\/li><li>On&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/josefinwaltinspinner\/posts\">Patreon<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;you can get early access to new videos and other Patreon only benefits. <strong>The contributions from my patrons is an important way to cover the costs, time and energy I put into the videos and blog posts I create<\/strong>. Shooting and editing a 3 minute video takes about 5 hours. Writing a blog post around 3. You can read more about my&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/josefinwaltinspinner\/overview\">Patreon page<\/a>&nbsp;here.<\/li><li>Follow me on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/josefinwaltin\/\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong>.<\/a>&nbsp; I announce new blog posts, share images from behind the scenes and post lots of woolliness.<\/li><li>In all the social media I offer, you are more than welcome to contact me. Interacting with you helps me make better content. My private Facebook page, however, will remain private.<br><em>If you like what I do, please tell all your fiber friends and share these links!\ufeff<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The other day I got a fiber sample \u2013 a lengthwise striped combed top in different shades of green wool and silk. I decided to spin it from the fold. Spinning from the fold is a great way to get a light and airy yarn. 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