How to create art yarn – easy tutorial (video)
Explore the magical realm of art yarn spinning!
This inspiring and rewarding craft—art yarn spinning—is simpler than you might think, offering endless delight and a hint of playfulness to your fiber art creations.
The method we’ll share is both easy and enjoyable. With a spinning wheel like those crafted by Kromski, you’ll spin one-of-a-kind, textured yarns that are as creative as they are stunning.
These special yarns can enhance countless fiber projects—whether weaving, tapestry, jewelry making, or beyond. What will you dream up?
Join us on this vibrant adventure and let your creativity flourish through the art of yarn spinning!
You will need:
- Spinning wheel (here: Minstrel)
- Jumbo Flyer / Great Flyer – We used the Minstrel Great Flyer, it’s ideal for art yarn. Its large orifice and generous capacity provide a smooth, effortless workflow and endless creative possibilities, easily accommodating even the wildest art yarns. You can also opt for a standard Jumbo Flyer.
- Leading Thread – It should be sturdy enough to withstand the tension, yet it can remain lightweight and thin.
- Thicker yarn in the colors of your choice – This will form a more distinct and noticeable layer in your art yarn.
- Niddy Noddy
Instructions:
- Ply the Yarns:
Follow the video tutorial to ply the yarns, and remember to turn your wheel to the left during the plying process.
2. Finish the Yarn:
- Wind your art yarn onto the Niddy Noddy.
- Secure the yarn with ties in 3–4 places.
- Remove the art yarn from the Niddy Noddy, wash it gently in warm water, and leave it to dry.
