Sample #40
Design Factor: Twist
Fiber: Wool
Weight of Skein: 60 grams
Appl: #1600203
Type: Merino Cross Roving
Length: 62 Yards
Spinning Equipment Used:
Double Drive Flyer Wheel, Ratio 19:1 and 12:1|
Direction of Twist: S
# of Plies: 2--This yarn design utilizes two different twist techniques.
The contrast in the twist creates the majority of the design factor. I felt
multiplies appropriate in this portion of the requirements after viewing past COE
recipients' work and finding they used multiplies.
Finishing: Washed, blocked and steam set with a hand held steamer.
Technique: A fine single with a very tight Z twist was spun to be
used as the wrapping ply. A medium single with a very light Z twist was spun to be
used as the core. The lightly spun medium was held back on as the fine single was
wrapped around it. In the end the medium core had no twist and the fine wrap kept a
good amount of the twist creating the strength and elasticity of the yarn. This
allowed the yarn to be soft and fluffy, yet strong the elastic. Yarn design using
twist is the only way to achieve this effect.
Uses: I intended this yarn to be woven into a bulky sweater fabric.
The soft ripples of this yarn created by the two distinct twists complement the 2
by 2 twill. An accented ridged, ripple results in the finish weave.
Preparation for Spinning: The roving was ready for spinning in the purchased state.
Reason for Choice of this Sample: This lovely roving was commercially prepared and beautifully dyed. It is open and drafts easily in to a consistent yarn. Having been carbonized, the wool has lost some of its elasticity. But, this yarn design makes the most of it.
