13 wpi
Size: Medium
Sample #23
Other Cellulose Fiber
Fiber: Ramie
Weight of Skein: 60 grams
Appl: #1600203
Type: Rovings
Length: 106 Yards
Spinning Equipment Used:
Double Drive Flyer Wheel, Ratio 15:1|
Direction of Twist: S
# of Plies: 2
Finishing: The yarn was washed, blocked and steamed with a hand
held steamer.
Technique: Fiber lengths were pulled from the roving and worsted
spun from the tips. Slight irregularities were allowed. The singles were Z
twist, then balanced in S twist ply.
Uses: Woven tightly in tabby this yarn would make a lovely crisp
jacket. Table linens in many different weaves would be suitable because of its
strength and luster. Knitted with cotton in a ribbed sweater vest would make nice
comfortable summer wear.
Preparation for Spinning: None was necessary.
Reason for Choice of this Sample: Vegetable fibers for spinning other than cotton, linen and ramie are difficult to come by. This ramie was of good quality though over priced. I would have preferred something more interesting but was unable to obtain a suitable source.
