S2E12: Bouclé
Want to spin circles, loops, and buckles? Bouclé is the yarn you're looking for. Join Jacey to learn how to execute this three-layer yarn and how different fibers loop and don't loop; then Amy Ross Manko pops in to talk about fibers she'd choose and pushes us all to try take a chance on some new fibers; finally, push yourself out of the box even more with Charan Sachar as he walks us through spinning an even more textured bouclé. This episode will help expand your hand and finger dexterity as well as teach you about fiber and what some fibers can and can't do.
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S2E12.1: The Yarn that Buckles
Jacey talks about the structure of bouclé and shows lots of samples.
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S2E12.2 How to Make Circles
How do you make loops? Jacey shows you how!
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S2E12.3 The Whole Bouclé
An in-depth look at creating handspun bouclé from different fibers including mohair, wool, flax, hemp, synthetics etc. Jacey walks you through the process of spinning each layer and then show what each looks like finished.
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S2E12.4 Fiber for Bouclé
Amy blows our mind with some epic fiber choices for making this loopy yarn!
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S2E12.5 Taking Bouclé Further: Spinning
Charan shows us how to think outside the box when it comes to spinning the first layer of bouclé.
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S2E12.6 Taking Bouclé Further: Plying
Charan shows us how to think outside the box when it comes to plying the effect layer of bouclé.
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Teacher Tea with Charan Sachar (2025)
Charan and Jacey set down for tea and talk. The knit mugs are also made by Charan.
