S2E7: Thick and Thin to Coils
Worsted drafting is the basis for spinning stable thick & thin yarns and coils! This episode takes you from staple length (which is very important) to a stable and consistent thick & thin yarn and then on to a balanced and workable coiled yarn. These yarns are mysterious, fun, and usable. From there Charan talks about inspiration and construction as he gives you a tour of his finished yarns and the finished knit, crochet, and woven objects he's made from them.
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S2E7.1 Intro
Jacey introduces the episode and why learning to spin thick & thin yarns and coils is beneficial.
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S2E7.2 Staple Length Matters
Jacey delves into staple length and why it matters when it comes to worsted spinning. This segment sets you up for thick & thin yarns!
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S2E7.3 Thick and Thin
Charan Sachar is a thick and thin wizard. He explains the theory behind a worsted thick and thin yarn as it relates to combed top and staple length. He discusses and teaches how to change the diameter and length of your slub along with how to vary the length of the thins sections between your slu...
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S2E7.4 Coils
Starting with a thick and thin yarn with extra twist, Jacey walks you through creating an anchored coiled yarn (aka beehive). She gives you a step-by-step process, troubleshoots tricky spots, and gives easy-to-remember queues. Jacey is spinning Into the Whirled fiber on a Lendrum DT and using a H...
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S2E7.5 Finished Yarns
Time for some finished thick and thin, coiled, beehive yarns with Charan Sachar.
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S2E7.6 Finished Objects
Wonder what to do with art/textured yarns? Charan shares his stunning knit/crochet/weaving projects. Get inspired!
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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.
