Spin Off · No. 1021

Spin Off Fall 2024

Explore the science of cop shape, a Greek distaff technique, and the ultimate spinner’s sock pattern.

From this issue

Patterns, stories, and extras printed in Spin Off Fall 2024.

Indexed from Spin Off Fall 2024, in page order.

p. 10

Jessica Schwab and Anna Hosick-Kalahan: Skagit Woolen Worksp. 10

Beginner Basics: How I Wind a Cop on My Supported Spindlep. 14

Spincushion for Supported Spindles, K, Pw (Barnes and Schneider)p. 18

Spincushion for Supported Spindles, K, Pwp. 18

Spincushion for Supported Spindles (Barnes and Schneider)p. 18

The Science of Suspended Spindles (Condon)p. 24

The Science of Suspended Spindlesp. 24

Considering Cops: Wind On for Speed and Spinp. 30

Considering Cops: Wind On for Speed and Spin (Williams)p. 30

Spinning Medieval-Style: With Handspindle and Distaff (Kania)p. 34

Spinning Medieval-Style: With Handspindle and Distaffp. 34

Threads from Vanished Spindles: Reconstructing an Ancient Spinning Tradition (Fuller)p. 40

Threads from Vanished Spindles: Reconstructing an Ancient Spinning Traditionp. 40

Takli, Charkha, Khadi: Spindle-Spun Yarns in Indian Textilesp. 46

Takli, Charkha, Khadi: Spindle-Spun Yarns in Indian Textiles (Varia)p. 46

Colorful Cotton Singles: Woven Stripes, Checks, and More (Hallman)p. 52

Colorful Cotton Singles: Woven Stripes, Checks, and Morep. 52

Beginner Basics: How Much Yarn Fits on a Spindle? (Helmen)p. 56

Beginner Basics: How Much Yarn Fits on a Spindle?p. 56

How Much Yarn Fits on a Spindle? (Helmen)p. 56

Socks Fit for a Spinner, K (Rosner, Johnson and Larson)p. 60

Socks Fit for a Spinner, Kp. 60

Dealgan Travels: A Scottish Spinning Tradition Today (Bixler)p. 66

Dealgan Travels: A Scottish Spinning Tradition Todayp. 66

Turkish Spindles: An Ode to Slow Yarn (Barrett)p. 70

Turkish Spindles: An Ode to Slow Yarnp. 70

Fulled Messenger Bag, Pw (Stump)p. 74

Fulled Messenger Bag, Pwp. 74