Kick Up Your Heels! An Introduction to Kick Spindles
A spinning wheel without treadles? How does this work?
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A spinning wheel without treadles? How does this work?
SUBExperiment with natural or acid dyes to re-create this vibrant hue by dyeing your own version.
Our Winter issue gets to the heart of handspinning, exploring how natural fibers connect global communities. Share your article and project ideas with Spin Off!
Kate’s first fiber love: Columbia sheep.
A healthy spinning plan for the new year!
Spinning tools are a big investment. Handcards, drumcarders, flick carders, and blending boards all use carding cloth, a toothed material, to open and blend fibers.
Snuggle in with your fiber and a collection of cozy patterns.
Meet Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez, who has become known in Peru and throughout the world as a champion for traditional Andean textiles. We’ve gathered a collection of how-to videos and articles for you to explore!
Calling all makers! We’re on the hunt for photos of your visible mending projects using handspun. So show us what you’ve got!
Nervous about natural dyes? Start with these resources, including a PDF full of dyeing instructions and tips.
Wool combs may look scary, but once you try them, you’ll be hooked.
Looking for socks that don’t slouch and sweaters that hold their shape? Give these sheep breeds a second look.