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Learn how to choose your fiber preparation with a knitting project in mind—here are some suggestions to get you started!
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Learn how to choose your fiber preparation with a knitting project in mind—here are some suggestions to get you started!
I found the carding methods that are best for my body, the fibers I use, and the variety of yarns I want to spin.
A foundation cloth covered in bent metal teeth seems such a simple technology, but we continue to find new ways to make use of it in our fiber-prep pursuits! Roy Clemes helps us take a closer look at carding cloth and how it is made.
We’ve rounded up a list of your favorite Spin Off posts of 2023—and what a varied list it is!
When I was growing up, my mother told me about the legend of the animals that would talk at the stroke of midnight on Christmas. I never checked what our old horses might say; it was too cold to go to the barn at midnight.
Learn how to use a flicker to transform what may be a less-than-perfect fleece into fiber that’s perfect for spinning with this roundup of resources.
Join us as we celebrate all things carding—from handcards, drumcarders, and flick cards, to blending boards and more—to help you harness the power of fiber prep.
Fiber prep aficionado Kim McKenna says, “Yes, you can!” and she’s here to show you how.
We’re back with another batch of odd handspinning terms—some you’ll know and others may surprise you! Let’s explore carding and combing wool.
Few subjects in spinning are as contentious as handcarding. Explore three completely different ways that excellent spinners approach these tools.
I love and collect handcards the way that many of my friends collect spindles.
In the Winter 2022 issue, help us explore spectacular combinations: fiber blends, technique mixes, tool duos, and more!
Sampling a new-to-you spinning fiber provides valuable information about what your finished handspun yarn will look like. Devin shares why this extra step is worth the effort.