Handspinning & Color Theory with Chantimanou - Ep. 163 - Fruity Knitting

https://www.patreon.com/fruityknitting In a world where free content is everywhere, it’s easy to forget that behind every post, video, or article is someone who poured their time, thought, and heart into making it. We make no money off advertisements or sponsorships*. To support the show, please become a Fruity Knitting Patron :-) https://www.patreon.com/fruityknitting Thank you! ❤️ *Any YouTube Ad Revenues go to the copyright holders of the music we use to enhance the show. See our Artisan Fibres colourways and cast your vote here: https://forms.gle/Z8K9m4gZHJYdjt339 Yarn photographer Matthias Wenger (Frankfurt) : www.matthiaswenger.de Program Notes (our blog): https://fruityknitting.com/2026/02/27/ep-163-the-wonders-of-handspinning/ Patron Discounts: Chantimanou: https://www.patreon.com/posts/151718195 Listen to our previous Live Event with Munich Knits founder Claudia Finlay: https://www.patreon.com/posts/fruity-knitting-150261510 Fruity Knitting Live - Audio Podcast Index: https://www.patreon.com/collection/66148?view=expanded Tutorial Index for patrons: https://www.patreon.com/posts/29108120 0:00 Intro 2:34 Meet Ryan & Varde Rundfelt Sweater - Bring and Brag 6:50 Grafting tutorial 10:43 Mending tutorial 16:52 Discussing the fit - Varde Rundfelt 19:54 Alcoves Cable Sweater - Under Construction 24:12 White Opal & yarn photoshoot 27:54 Using a Spindle & History of Thread making - Chantimanou - Feature Interview 36:36 Spindle construction & yarn characteristics 44: