I will try to explain this as simply as possible. If you have any questions, please feel
free to write me at pjbarnes1@yahoo.com
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For a leader, you can use string or a 12" length of yarn (commercial or handspun).
I use a piece of old handspun, as it was semi felted.
Over lap a 2"-3" section of pre-drafted wool over the leader
Turn the wheel to start the twist. Holding at a 45 degree angle from the needle.
To wind on, stop the wheel and hold yarn at a 90 degree angle
and turn the wheel to wind yarn onto needle.
Move hand and wool back to a 45 degree angle and turn wheel to make more yarn.
I wind on in 2" sections and build up from there. Moving towards the tip,
as I spin a section at a time. If you try to fill the needle from
right to left, back and forth, your yarn will eventually
slid off the tip as you spin. (ask me how I know…lol).