SUBHumbugs, Barber Poles, and Marls: Understanding How Color Blends in Your Yarn
Watch our newest braid lesson, then untangle some terms and techniques for blending color in your handspun yarn.
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SUBWatch our newest braid lesson, then untangle some terms and techniques for blending color in your handspun yarn.

Interested in spindle spinning but think you need the fanciest spindles for the job? Debbie Held is here to set the record straight.

Whether you want to brush up on your skills or learn something new, there’s a class for you!

A bent hook isn’t the end of your spindle!

Watch our newest free braid lesson, then take your fractal spinning to the next level to create complex and interesting colors.


Discover how a search for community led one spinner to discover the deep historical roots of Acadian brown cotton—and how it continues build local connections today.

Join us as we explore five ways to prep and spin a braid, and how to pair handspinning techniques with these beautiful, dyed fibers.

Find links for web extras, subscriber-exclusive downloads, video resources, and more!

Knit and weave color samplers to get an idea of how your color blends will interact—before you spin for a whole project!

Explore the differences, similarities, and overlaps in combo spinning, drafting, and plying.

A short(ish) roundup of fiber news and events from the editor.