Isn’t it? The top is downright scary, but I love the resulting brown is beautifully complex.

Looks like you’re doing great though! Spinning involves a lot of little muscle movements that your body’s never done before and it takes a while to pick that up so be kind to yourself and enjoy the process.

I teach on Ashford Kiwis. Before we add fibre I get my learners to just practice treadling as slowly as they can while keeping the wheel turning in the same direction. You’re on the slowest speed in your photos which is good. Continue to practice and your hands will be able to ‘keep up’ more easily.

Thank you! ☺️

Such is the ADHD life! 🙄 I think there’s a place for both the rolag and tops methods but it sometimes seems a shame to mess with the worsted prep. For the record, this is the physical manifestation of hyperfocus after I decided I wanted to spin a gradient from blended tops for a specific project.

You’re very welcome - hope it’s useful! @craftmehappy.bsky.social has also done a ton of work on this subject.

😂 Also ADHD but I think I get into a hyperfocus with it. I don’t usually bother with rolags (yours look fab though!) - if I split the colours out and spin from the tops I can control the length of the colour repeat better.

Ooh, I love a bit of tops-spinning experimentation! I did a whole class on it for the @jarbontextiles.bsky.social Virtual Open Weekend a couple of years ago. youtu.be/XOUMRkmxTPY?...

Thank you so much. ☺️

Thanks for the cop-liment! I typically just go for a structurally-stable ‘throw the yarn at the spindle’ style, but sometimes my brain demands something prettier to hold my attention!

Absolutely! There’s something about the whole-body motion of it. When you get it right it’s like a little dance.

Thank you! Not sure about perfect, but it’s structurally sound and keeps my brain interested so that’ll do for me! 😂🧶

That’s a lovely compliment. Thank you! 🧶