Spinning Yarn in Antarctica
The Dream of a Lifetime!

There are thousands of people worldwide who get a great deal of joy out of spinning yarn. The creative process is limited only by imagination. There is no restriction on age or gender when it comes to who takes part in this ancient craft of spinning yarn.

There are many kinds of fibre to spin, both protein and cellulose. Protein, or animal fibre is more readily available and takes the least amount of preparation before spinning yarn. Sheep, Alpaca, Llama, and even the hair from the pet dog and cat can be used for spinning yarn.

Cellulose fibres, such as cotton, hemp, ramie, tencel and cornsilk can also give a satisfying result for spinning yarn. All that is needed is a wheel, and you can be spinning yarn in no time.

So, why would Marion want to be spinning yarn in Antarctica? Well,It has always been a dream of Marion’s to experience the beauty and wonder of this dangerous and cold part of the world. As someone who is constantly spinning yarn and teaching others how to enjoy this relaxing craft, Marion did not want to leave her wheel behind when she went on her Antarctic Adventure.

Follow Marion as she lives her dream of Spinning Yarn In Antarctica

Marion will sit on an ice floe and spin her yarn, which will then be auctioned, the proceeds of which will go towards the restoration of the historic Mawson’s Hut.