AASkill Guide: Spinning and Weaving Flax Roving
Get a head start on one of our favorite projects from the Winter 2026 with this skill guide!
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AAGet a head start on one of our favorite projects from the Winter 2026 with this skill guide!
Connect with new fiber friends and build your spinning community.
Have tools and tips for accessible and portable spinning? We want to hear them!
There are plenty of rules when it comes to knitting cables, and most of them can be broken—except two.
Watch as Emily Wohlscheid walks you through your first batt as you learn to use the drumcarder, then find even more resources for customizing your fiber-prep. Batts are just the beginning!
Do the parts you love by hand and let the machine do the rest! Explore the basics of how a knitting machine works and discover a cool way to use it for complex projects.
Understanding grist is just the beginning! Learn how one spinner used Patsy Zawistoski's course to make a light and airy replica of a favorite millspun yarn—and how you can do it too.
Don't let this short-stapled fiber intimidate you—it's a joy to spin with simple tools!
Tell us how you stretch your skills, stash and more. Submit your idea for the Summer 2026 issue today!
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