Next up in the adventures of spinning khaitu (Andean weaving yarn)! After the figure 9 skeins are plied back up into plying balls the next step is to ply with a Kanti (plying spindle). I used this Chaj Chaj Kanti and I learned the proper way to spin it through @abbysyarns and Nilda of @centro_textiles_cusco. Kanti spindles are palm rolled which sends it shooting off like a flying top racing at super fast speeds. It's a load of fun to do and incredible to watch how fast the spindle spins. These fast speeds are what make them the ideal tool for making khaitu which requires an insane amount of plying twist well beyond stasis. I plied all 62.5g worth onto this one spindle and it went by so fast though towards the end the weight was becoming a little bit tiring so I let the spindle dance across a linoleum floor to make it easier on my arms that were not used to the weight. After the plying was finished I wound the yarn into balls to warp from but upon closer inspection I realized that all four yarns to varying degrees need MORE twist. To most spinners those yarns have more than enough twist but for khaitu they need a lot more than that. Back on the spindle they go! Backgrounds: Natural colored textile was woven by Urbana Turpo Ccori of Sallac and the Blue/Green woven textile was made by Christina Ylla Ccallisea of Chahuaytire. The spindle bag was woven by Susana Inquillay Apaza from Sallac. Purchased through @centro_textiles_cusco and @abbysyarns. #akerworks #akerkate #plyingball #spindleplying #abbysyarns #franquemontuniversity #andeanweaving #andeanbackstrap #spintoweave #igspinnersinspiration #wemakeyarn #spinnersoftheworld #spinningyarn #handspun #handspinnersofinstagram #Spin15aday

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