This class is for you if....

  • You don't have a clue what worsted even means!

  • You have no idea how to make worsted prep

  • You don't have a clue how to spin worsted yarn

  • You want to learn all things worsted so you can knit things like cables or use it to weave

  • You are tired from endlessly scrolling through YouTube without finding comprehensive learning about all things worsted

You've got questions?

I have answers

  • I have no idea what woolen even is. Would this be a good class for me as a beginner?

    You betcha! My classes are tailored for the newbie or anyone who needs a little more clarity on what in the world worsted means.

  • Do I have to have the tools needed to prep worsted to join this class?

    Nope! You're welcome to join, watch, and pick up tips. Eventually, when you have the right gear, you'll be a master of creation.

  • Can I share this class with my friends?

    A friendly reminder about sharing login credentials. We encourage you to keep your login information to yourself, as you paid access to this class. Please review the Terms of Service for more details.

    We recommend that your friends enroll in the course separately so that they can have their own accounts. We would be tinckled pink if you shared the registration link with them so tthey can join class as well.

Mary Egbert, your instructor, has had the pleasure of teaching at these exceptional venues and has been a frequent contributor to these steller magazines

Course curriculum

  • 1

    DO NOT JOIN THIS CLASS IF YOU ARE ALREADY IN THE EXTRAVAGANZA WORKSHOP

  • 2

    THE LEGAL STUFF

    • THE LEGAL STUFF - MUST READ, CLICK COMPLETE AND CONTINUE
  • 3

    LET'S GO

    • LESSON 1 - The history of worsted

    • LESSON 2 - Inro to home worsted fiber tools

    • LESSON 3 - How to set up worsted tools for optimum and safe use

    • LESSON 4 - To grease or not to grease

    • LESSON 5 - Combing it rough

    • LESSON 6 - Combing with milk?

    • BAKING BREAK

    • LESSON 7 - Worsted draw or drafting technique

    • LESSON 8 - Spinning conditioned Merino and Corridale

    • LESSON 9 - Scouring and prepping wool for lock combing

    • LESSON 10 - Lock combing but not true

    • LESSON 11 - Looooong lock on 5-pitch combs

    • STRETCH BREAK!

    • LESSON 12 - Combing dual-coated wools

    • LESSON 13 - Blending natural colored scoured wool locks on wool combs

    • LESSON 14 - Blending commercial combed top on wool combs

    • LESSON 15 - Blending and dizzing with a hackle

    • LESSON 16 - Setting the twist for worsted spun yarn

    • CONGRATS!

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