The Needlefelt Solution

I just pulled a yarn of my wheel the other day, it was perfect except for a few loose tailspin locks. I was probably distracted when spinning them in. They are holding, but not well enough for my liking, I don't want to pull them off, so I am going to needle felt them in place. 

Step One:

Find the lock.

Step Two:

Wrap it around the yarn as it would have been spun in.

Step Three:

Use a general purpose felting needle, very inexpensive, and some old foam. Move the sharp point off the needle up and down into the lock and the core of the yarn. Watch your fingers, felting needles hurt. Do not move the needle on an angle it may break.

Voila, all done! The yarn can now be washed and hung or set with steam. 

I use this especially for yarns I am not going to ply. It helps to strengthen and improve an otherwise perfect yarn. 

Happy Spinning, and needle felting should it be necessary.