Spinner on a Mission: Why Every Fiber Lover Needs to Learn to Spin
To learn to spin, I tossed Jenna into the deep end and sat her down in front of a spinning wheel before teaching her on a spindle.
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To learn to spin, I tossed Jenna into the deep end and sat her down in front of a spinning wheel before teaching her on a spindle.
Here are three reasons why—and three ways to do it better.
It’s no wonder that we look forward to Kate Larson’s latest Roving Reporter—we can’t wait to see what she’s been up to!
Looking back at the abundance of handspinning tips published in the pages of Spin Off over the last 40 years, it became challenging to narrow it down.
Most of the weavers I met take drop spindle spinning for granted, the way that many of us take potable tap water for granted.
A fiber-spinning technique that is not as popular lately is predrafting. Read on for the controversial game-changer that helped Maggie become a spinner.
Mining handspinning tips from 145 back issues of Spin Off proved to be no small task! Check out these nuggets of fiber wisdom.
Amelia Garripoli is passionate about supported spindle spinning, particularly the Tibetan supported spindle spinning. Get great tips & tricks in her newest video.
Making your very own spinning tools is easier than you think.
Learn everything you need to know about drop spindle spinning in this FREE spinning eBook that includes detailed instructions and more.
Learn everything you need to know about how to make yarn in this exclusive, free eBook that guides you on spinning yarn for beginners and more!
I love wearing handspun socks in the Minnesota winters. I have encountered many people who think that there is some magic to making sock yarn.