Spinning Dyed Fibers

Don't spin out of control! Felicia Lo, founder of SweetGeorgia Yarns, shows you how to spin yarn confidently in the colors you've always wanted.

Have you ever wanted to create custom, hand-dyed yarn but were afraid of spinning your colors into mud? Don't spin out of control! Let creative genius Felicia Lo (founder of SweetGeorgia Yarns) share the trade secrets you'll need to confidently command your colors and create brilliantly-hued skeins.

In addition to teaching you different ways to prepare your fiber and preserve your color, Felicia demonstrates useful techniques such as Andean and Navajo plying, spinning from the fold and the on-trend method of fractal spinning. Learn to use color theory to harmoniously match and blend fiber into hues so vibrant and beautiful, the yarn will never see your stash.

Enroll in Felicia Lo's Spinning Dyed Fibers and be on your way to spinning gorgeous yarns that are to dye for.

What You'll Learn in Spinning Dyed Fibers

• Combing and carding fiber preparation
• Hands-on color theory
• How to work with and preserve color
• Spinning and plying techniques, including fractal spinning and Navajo plying

What You'll Make in Spinning Dyed Fibers

• Hand-spun skeins in colors you've always wanted
• A prismatic Bayside beanie!

• 11 HD video lessons with anytime, anywhere access
• Downloadable class materials, including the Bayside Beanie pattern
• Hours of close-up instruction
• Answers from Felicia in our virtual classroom

• Watch classes on your own schedule: wherever, whenever you want
• Your access never expires
• 100% money back guarantee

1. Introduction (9:23)

   Meet Felicia of Sweet Georgia Yarns and learn about the Craftsy platform. Felicia will give you an in-depth preview of what you'll learn in this class.

2. Fiber Preparation (15:21)

   Learn the basics of combing and carding. You'll also explore different fiber preparations and what it takes to make different yarns.

3. Color Theory (17:31)

   You'll want to establish a solid understanding of color and optical mixing before you transform your fibers from skein to swatch.

4. Working with Hand Painted Fiber (23:55)

   Develop a rich understanding of how to best utilize your hand-painted and dyed fibers. Felicia will teach you how staple length and colors interact.

5. Preserving Color (24:06)

   Learn Navajo plying and how best to preserve your beautiful colors with step-by-step instruction.

6. Blending Color (27:45)

   You'll blend colors like a pro after learning to pre-draft and spin from the fold. Felicia's tips and techniques make this complex-looking art achievable.

7. Mix & Match (34:19)

   Mix and match to get crazy, creative or simply stunning colors. Felicia show you Andean plying as you create wonderful combinations.

8. One Fiber, Many Ways (15:06)

   Explore the many different approaches you can take to the same fibers with Felicia's expert instruction.

9. The Bayside Beanie (21:45)

   It's time to start using your yarn. Take precise measurements and then get started making the Bayside Beanie.

10. Bonus: Fractal Spinning (7:32)

    Learn the trendy art of fractal spinning with Felicia's detailed instruction.

11. Bonus: Making a Batt (12:24)

    Get step-by-step instruction in drum carding and make your own batt!

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• Supported OS: Web Browser