Spinning Cotton on the Charkha
This is a physical DVD; save time, postage, and resources by purchasing a download. Download either the full video or separate sections as Charkha 101 or Advanced techniques.
The charkha used in the video is the Indian book charkha, but the techniques are applicable to all spindle wheels, including the great wheel. You do not need any prior spinning experience to learn to spin cotton on the charkha
The instructional segments are:
Charkha 101 - The BasicsOpening & Assembly Safety Initiation Preparatory Exercises Preparing to Spin Spinning Solving Potential Problems When to Pinch When not to Pinch Excessive Tension Clutching Roving Separation Yarn Breakage Simultaneous Motions Removing Yarn from Spindle Taking a Break Using the Skeiner |
Advanced TechniquesStarting a new spindle without a leader Speed Techniques Drafting at the end of wind on Speed spinning Consistency Yarn diameter Twist angle Yarn count Qualitative Check Color Separation & Control |
