VIDEO: How To Use A Wrist Distaff

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Some background on the materials: The distaff was made for me by KnitterGuyTed with Sea Island cotton. The lovely clear whorl drop spindle (and some practice fiber!) just arrived today and it's from Loretta and Kim Eue (dba DragonCraft) on Etsy. It's made of poured resin with parsley, sage, rosemary, & thyme in the whorl.

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librarianknits says:

Thanks! This is very helpful.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

cauchy09 says:

Hey, Cutie! This was great. I might try spindle spinning sometime soon. It looks fun.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

>>>WonderMike<<< says:

My pleasure! I did one video that was longer than 90 seconds (the limit for Flickr), then had to go back and make it shorter. That's why I'm going so FAST!!!

Good Morning Sunshine!! Yes, I see spindling in your future.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

librarianknits says:

I saw your picture yesterday and went all over 'the internets' trying to figure out what it was for. Got a vague idea, but this is much better!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Scoutj says:

you're such a rockstar
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

>>>WonderMike<<< says:

Thanks so much!

Well, coming from a Rockstar, that makes me naughty bits all tingly.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

sprboston says:

OH, you amaze me! Thanks for the help!

xoxo
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

jonathanpk says:

hot.

*ciggie drag*
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

8.59 cc says:

OK - after viewing the video, I apologize for my "butch" comment on the preceding shot and take it back.

*Mwah*
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

elemmaciltur says:

Hahaha, that's such a super cute video!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

>>>WonderMike<<< says:

Awww, shucks!!!

You don't even know what I'm doing, do you?

Since I've never seen a video, I'm not taking anything back, Grrrrrrrrl!

Thanks, Hon!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

8.59 cc says:

My wrist won't hold the distaff, it's too limp.

(I just viewed this with the sound. You have a voice made for 900 numbers.)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

8.59 cc says:

("Pointer"? Does your index finger have a laser beam flashing out? :))
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

>>>WonderMike<<< says:

Thanks.. I think. And yes, it's a laser meant to cut diamonds.. or yarn.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

8.59 cc says:

You think? Do you know how few people have voices worth $4.99 a minute?
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

madswisscow says:

Err ... sorry ... what's a wrist distaff ?
(blushes while waiting .... )

Oh what the heck, I just keep looking at cutie-you :-))
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

>>>WonderMike<<< says:

Mine's worth a lot more... per minute.

A distaff is a device used to hold unspun fiber before it is spun (either on a wheel or hand-spindle). A wrist distaff is simply a bracelet that is used that that purpose. You blush easily, no? :-)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

8.59 cc says:

I can't afford you.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

marihana says:

Hey! How cool is that? I hadn't seen one used before your video... Thanks for the most excellent tutorial! I want one now :)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

>>>WonderMike<<< says:

But you are the QUEEN of drop spindles. I'm surprised you don't have one. :-)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

sarkasmo says:

Very useful video! Thanks for posting it!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

>>>WonderMike<<< says:

Thanks for your kind words!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

bevsyarncrazy (aka bjtilt) says:

You did a great job of imparting good information in a short amount of time.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

>>>WonderMike<<< says:

Thanks so much, Bev!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Charlotte__ says:

Great little video Mike.

I actually got to see one of Ted's distaffs a couple of weeks ago. Raresteek (Ravelry) Alan, had one. Met Alan at Year 1 of the OHS spinning certifcate program where we spent 9 days in cottage country.

On a side note, Alan was a sweetie.

Blackwidow (Ravelry)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Pat's Pet (Audrey5432) says:

Thanks so much!!! I never before knew how to use it. You are the best!! Thanks again!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

>>>WonderMike<<< says:

Color me jealous! Nine days in Cottage Country. Very cool.

Thanks, Audrey!!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

huckcity5000 says:

Great post! Thanks.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Penny Nickels says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Drop It Like It's Hot Spindle, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

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