Garneted Tweeds: Reusing Thrums for Eco-Friendly Palettes
Learn about garneting—the process of turning yarn back into fiber—using your thrums and leftover yarns.
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Learn about garneting—the process of turning yarn back into fiber—using your thrums and leftover yarns.
Spinners love working with dyed combed tops, most of which start out a shade of white or ecru. For richer, more complex colors, some artists like to overdye, or add dye over another color.
Mid-whorl spindles commonly called Akha spindles can be used as supported spindles, suspended spindles, or a bit of both. Let’s take a closer look!
Find ways to adapt your craft as the summer heats up.
We’re celebrating the wide world of knitting in this summer’s Spin Off!
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