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A traditional Shetland hap pattern inspired these ambitious spinners to create beautiful versions of their own using treasured handspun.
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A traditional Shetland hap pattern inspired these ambitious spinners to create beautiful versions of their own using treasured handspun.
A surprise discovery made during a hike in southwest England prompted this author to question: Would it even be possible to make something of this matted “mystery” wool?
The Fall issue of Spin Off is here, and it’s time to create some new wooly warmth. Will you join us?
Graceful, curved lines are the foundation of the horseshoe pattern in knitting, one of the basic Shetland lace stitches featured here in the popular Horseshoe Cap—a bonus for current Spin Off subscribers.
Season 6, Episode 9: Josefin turned to spinning to help preserve Swedish heritage sheep breeds and live a more sustainable life. She has found a kinship with crafters around the world and discovered her superpower in fiber.
Such a colorful variety from one breed of sheep.
Many handspinners dream of owning their own spinner’s flock. Jennifer and Rich share a little about the realities, including hard work and rewards.
A gift pattern to start the New Year!
We asked three members of our fiber community to share their tips for approaching online fleece sales.
Shetland sheep have a champion in Martha Owen. Read why they’re a lively component of her spinner’s flock.
Dreaming up projects using handspun yarn is one of the joys of spinning. Judith MacKenzie shares her experience spinning fiber odds and ends for a beach sweater as wild as her beloved Northwest coastline.
You also see the word woolgathering, which describes the distracted action of the woolgatherer.
It all began on January 1, 2017 with our maiden virtual group gathering: the first annual Spin Off Magazine Spinalong and Knitalong (SAL/KAL) focused on the combo spin. Now, we're making haps!