Yarn Spinning Is Harder Than It Looks—Here's Why

Join me on my real, no-filter journey learning to spin yarn from scratch! This isn't a perfect tutorial—it's your crafting friend Liz from Liz Handcrafted figuring it out right alongside you. If you've ever wanted to try spinning but thought "I could never do that," this series is for you. We're embracing the fails, the lumpy bits, the overspun disasters, and those little wins that keep us going. In Episode 1, I share: My very first horrible overspun sample (yep, showing it all!) Why I switched from a single treadle wheel (that I gave up on) to the Ashford Kiwi 3 Early drop spindle attempts and why I went back to it My current progress on merino from KnitPicks—still uneven, but actual yarn is happening! Why spinning is harder than it looks (coordination, drafting, twist control... whew!) Kicking off the series with some live spinning (with relaxing music over it) I'm heading to a local spinners and weavers guild class when I can make the drive, and I'll share what I learn along the way. If you're a fellow beginner, an experienced spinner with tips, or just love watching creative experiments, hit play and let's spin together! Drop your best beginner spinning advice in the comments—I need all the help I can get! 💙 If you enjoy this kind of honest creativity and "just try it" energy, subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next episode in my spinning series. Some of these handmade yarns might even turn into custom goodies in my shop down the line. Let's create without fear of failing! #Handspinning #LearnToSpin #SpinningYarn #BeginnerSpinning #AshfordKiwi3 #YarnSpinning #CraftingJourney #DIYCrafts #FiberArts #CreativeProcess Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & why I'm starting this series now 1:30 - Showing my first overspun mess 3:45 - Drop spindle vs. wheel struggles 6:20 - My current setup & progress on merino 8:50 - Live spinning demo (music overlay) What fiber or tool should I try next? Let me know below! Things you might find useful from this video. Affiliate links Tech used in the making of this video MacBook Pro 16" -- https://amzn.to/46wVjXa DJI Mic2 — https://amzn.to/488phBR DJI Osmo Pocket 3 — https://amzn.to/42jOgi1