How do you calculate yardage on a niddy noddy?
To measure how long of a skein your niddy noddy will make measure the length from end of the arm diagonally to the next then multiply it by two. An 18″ niddy noddy will wind a skein that is 1 yard in length. If it is a yard long, then the skein will be 2 yards long.
What is spinning niddy noddy?
The niddy noddy is a very useful accessory for winding yarn from the spinning wheel bobbin and creating a 1.5 meter (5 foot) skein. Made from turned Silver Beech hard wood the specially shaped crossbars allow the skein (hank) of yarn to slide off easily when made. It is easy to dismantle for storage or transportation.
How do you wind a skein of yarn?
Chances are, though, that you do have a dining-room chair that can be temporarily repurposed for this simple task.
- Tie the End of Yarn to the Chair. Take the end of the yarn and loosely tie it to the chair.
- Wind the Yarn Around the Chair. Start winding the yarn around the chair back.
- Tie off the Hank.
- Finish the Skein.
How do you measure hand spun yarn?
After spinning, wind your yarn onto your niddy noddy, tie it off, and set it. Once dry, lay your skein flat next to a tape measure. Gently pull both ends until the skein is taut but not stretched. Take the measurement and multiply it by 2 (for both sides of the loop).
Why is it called a niddy-noddy?
Some say the name stems from the odd nodding motion used to wind the yarn with a niddy-noddy. Another explanation is that since the job of skeining often fell to an elderly granny who was sometimes known as a “niddy,” the combination of her name with the nodding motion used in winding led to the term.
How long is a Niddy Noddy?
Niddy Noddy’s are often sold as making a skein of a specific length such as 2 yards, or a 1.8m, or a whole multitude of other measurements, but you can’t use that to work out the total amount of yarn you’ve spun and here’s why! My niddy noddy theoretically makes a skein with a circumference of 168cm.
What can I use instead of a Niddy Noddy?
With a swift you can make large skeins and small skeins, know the exact yardage, and spend less time doing it. Using a swift instead of niddy-noddy is also easier on your arms and shoulders too.
What do you do with yarn after you spin it?
Soak your freshly spun yarn in a bath of plain water or wash it with your favorite washing agent. Use hot-to-cool water but keep the rinse water at the same temperature as the wash if you want to avoid fulling in this step. Soak in each bath for approximately 20 minutes to thoroughly wet the wool.
How big is my niddy noddy?
My niddy noddy theoretically makes a skein with a circumference of 168cm. If you wrap just one strand around the arms, that’s measurement you get. Every make of niddy noddy will vary.
How is yarn measured?
Fabric, material typically produced by weaving, knitting or knotting textile fibers, yarns or threads, is measured in units such as the momme, thread count (a measure of the coarseness or fineness of fabric), ends per inch (e.p.i) and picks per inch (p.p.i).
What can I use instead of a niddy-noddy?