On Becoming a Handspinner During the Pandemic
How crafters have immersed themselves in both new and familiar crafts during the pandemic.
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How crafters have immersed themselves in both new and familiar crafts during the pandemic.
A roundup of favorite articles and projects using silk. Number five may surprise you!
Leslie Ordal shares her top tips for knitting with handspun yarn regardless of the gauge.
Stefanie Johnson shares how plying two different diameters of singles affects the outcome.
Spin Off contributor Ellen McKean explores color theory and how it applies to mixing colors for her handspun yarn.
Last week, I wrote about a few pieces of spinning equipment to leave at home. This week I'm offering: Spinning Travel Hacks: what spinning equipment you should pack.
Season 3, Episode 3: Andean weavers are using their traditional textile skills and some new assistance to meet the difficulties of today.
As a traveling spinning instructor, I spent much of my life thinking about packing spinner’s cargo. Packing for planes, trains, and automobiles can be different than packing for ferries, backpacks, and bicycles.
When spinning for a full-sized sweater isn’t an option, I’ve found it equally satisfying to work on a really small one, such as these sweet miniature sweaters.
The excitement is real when you see your dizzed fiber and the knitted swatch showing this same pattern!
Glorious color adds endless design opportunities for the handspinner.
From tweedy yarns and energized singles to cables and knitted stitch patterns, a warm cowl keeps chilly weather at bay.