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ArticleWelcome Spin Off Magazine’s New Editor, Kate LarsonAbout 13 years ago, at my first Spin Off Autumn Retreat, I met a fellow first-timer. Kate Larson, a young scholarship recipient, was already such an accomplished spinner that she’d been hired as a spinning model for a book!
ArticleBeyond Hand Dyed Roving: 4 Tools You Need to Master ColorAs a color-timid spinner, I have two problems: I need to learn how to plan color combinations that are neither nauseating nor cloying, and I don’t know what the finished product will look like.

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24 Spin Off issues mention “i am a spinner” on 1057 pages — matched by meaning, not just keywords.

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- Page 114at www.twitter.com/ SusanBAnderson. —Deborah Gerish Do you know someone whom we should feature in “I Am a Spinner?” We’re especially interested in spinners with unusual careers, locations, and perspectives. Drop us a line at spinoff@ interweave.com. If
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- Page 114from Romney. LINDSAY STEVENS Winemaker Do you know someone whom we should feature in “I Am a Spinner?” We’re especially interested in spinners with unusual careers, locations, and perspectives. Drop us a line at spinoff@interweave.com. If we

PatternFor All Access membersSocks Fit for a SpinnerSandi's pattern recipe uses your gauge and your measurements—or those of a lucky recipient—to make a custom pair of socks that fit perfectly.

eBookFor subscribersAvocado Ikat: A Spinner Explores Resist Dyeing & Botanical Color | PDFIn this article PDF, you'll see how Rachel Simmons created a series of samples to capture the spirit of glorious traditional ikat textiles with a less complex, sample-friendly process designed for spinners.

VideoFor All Access membersA Spinner's ToolboxAs a spinner, your most important, versatile tools are your own skilled hands. With those eight fingers and two opposable thumbs, plus a half-dozen simple techniques for manipulating the fiber supply, you can spin a full suite of yarn styles.

ArticleWhich End First? Spinning from the LockI took a class with Kate Larson last weekend, and the most surprising thing I learned had nothing to do with the class description: Kate spins wool from the cut end.

Article5 Ways a Busy Spinner Can Rock SpinzillaLast week, I signed up for my sixth Spinzilla (on Team Spin Off, of course!). The next day, I signed up for a 3-day conference during Spinzilla week—taking place on the other side of the country. While some spinners are gathering in groups or binge-watc

PatternMorning Surf Scarf Knitting PatternThis beautiful scarf is a perfect way to use handspun, whether you’re a beginning spinner or have years of practice.

VideoFor All Access membersDrop Spinning 102Whether you’re a new spinner or have years of experience with spinning wheels, you’ll enjoy learning to spin on a drop spindle.

ArticleBrewing Up a Batch of Custom Hand-Dyed WoolI was standing in Maggie Casey’s shop,Shuttles, Spindles & Skeins, when she handed me a braid of hand-dyed wool with a tag that read “The Hummingbird Moon.” I gave her a skeptical look.

PatternFor All Access membersKnitted Estonian Sheep PuppetsThese Estonian animal puppets resulted from a beautiful collaboration between designer Anu Kotli and spinner Carol H. Rhoades.

PatternBulky Singles for Knitting Article + Vest Patterns to KnitHeavy weight singles can be easily produced by using a large, supported hand spindle, or an Indian head spinner.

eBookFor All Access membersColor: A Spinner's Guide to Dyeing and Blending eBookThe advice from these five master colorists is inspiring, reassuring, and informative—just what you need to choose a color scheme and bring it to life in your yarn.

eBookFor All Access membersCombing: A Spinner's Guide eBookWith this collection of articles from top contributors, you'll learn about different combing methods and equipment to help you gain confidence hand-combing your fibers.

PatternFor All Access membersDouble-Cable Socks for SpinnersWooly and warm, these socks are designed with a spinner’s feet in mind. The cable motif shows well across the instep and down to the toes.

VideoFor All Access members5 Ways to Prep and Spin a BraidWhat’s the best way to spin my braid? This is a question that spinners often ask, and Kate's here to help you understand how colors interact across a braid so you can spin any braid that comes your way.

eBookFor All Access membersSpinner's Questions with Rita Buchanan eBookMaster spinner Rita Buchanan approaches the craft with analysis, pragmatism, and extensive experience, and in this eBook, you'll find a wealth of practical advice and food for thought.

VideoThe Spinning Teacher with Maggie CaseyWatch expert spinner and teacher Maggie Casey demonstrate the basics of spinning on a drop spindle. Whether you are brand new to spinning, or an experienced spinner looking to teach others, this video will instruct, entertain, and inspire.

eBookHow to Ply: A Guide to Plying on a Spindle or Wheel | Free eBookWhether you're learning for the first time, want to weigh the benefits of different ply options, or want tips for plying on a drop spindle, this eBook is packed with helpful tips for spinners of all skill levels.

VideoFor All Access membersColor Works for SpinnersIn Color Works For Spinners, Deb Menz will introduce color into your fiber world unlike anything else you've seen before. With a solid base of color theory that includes hue, value, and saturation, you'll be blending color combinations in no time.

VideoFor All Access membersSpinner's Guide to Color Theory: Mastering Color Without DyeingIn Spinner’s Guide to Color Theory: Mastering Color Without Dyeing, Judith MacKenzie shows you that there’s no need to set up a large dyeing studio in your home to get brilliant colors for your fleece.

VideoFor All Access membersPower Spinning: The Modern Spinner's Guide to Electric Spinning WheelsDo you get a jolt from spinning on an e-spinner? Want to ditch the ratios and whorls and spin like the wind? Sarah Anderson’s video explores the ins and outs (and ons and offs) of the new generation of electric spinning wheels.

TopicDiscover the Magic of Natural DyeingFrom foraged flora to kitchen scraps, natural dyeing connects us to our environment and adds new depth to our spinning. Explore time-honored techniques, vibrant color stories, and expert tips to help you infuse your fiber with hues drawn straight from nature.

ArticleWhat’s Your Spinning Super Power?See if my spinning superpower wish list matches yours—and tell me which you have or want.

ArticleHow to Spin Faster: 3 Ways to Up Your Handspun Yarn Output (and Why You Shouldn’t)Looking at my fiber stash, I sometimes feel a wave of panic rise. How will I ever transform all this fiber into handspun yarn? If I have any hope of finishing the sock spin-along/knit-along I’d better get spinning.

ArticleHow Spinning from the Fold Unkinked My WristsWhen my old spinning habits gave me sore hands, I turned to a less-common technique and relaxed my grip.

ArticleA Spinner’s View of Cotton Crochet ThreadUnderstanding your yarn is the first step toward a happy yarn/project pairing. I love thinking about yarn, so I offered to turn my spinner’s eye to cotton crochet thread.

ArticleThe Happy Handspun HapThey tell me that one quick way to set a Shetlander’s teeth on edge is to talk about hap shawls. It’s why I wince at a chai tea latte with milk: in India, where “chai” means tea, it’s always tea with milk.

ArticleLet's Play: How To Spin It?A spinner's dozen with Jillian!

ArticleSpinning Is Always the Right DecisionSpin Off themes are pretty relaxed; we think of them as prompts instead of narrowly focused plans. The Spring 2017 issue focused on making decisions—a spinner’s greatest challenge and opportunity. Whether they were choosing between two ways of prepari

ArticleLost Sock Memorial Day: How to Avoid the Sad Solo Handspun SockI gave my husband a pair of handknitted socks (or at least the promise of the pair on the needles) for Christmas. He has barely worn them, but not because he doesn’t appreciate them—he’s terrified of losing one or wearing them out.

ArticleAt the Sheep Show: Rhinebeck RoundupBuzzing with shoppers and wool lovers, this year's New York Sheep and Wool festival was filled with delights and a few surprises. Here's what I saw at the sheep show.

ArticleComfy Spinning TipsIn the video New Spinner's Guide to Troubleshooting, Abby Franquemont shares her spinning tips and tricks for what to do when all kinds of things go wrong at the spinning wheel.

Article8 Things I Hate About Spinning YarnDon’t get me wrong—I love spinning yarn. But like children and Christmas, spinning can make even the most devoted enthusiast a bit sour some days.

ArticleHow Drumcarding Is Like CookingFiber prep always looked to me like cooking: I like the results, and I’m glad someone else wants to do it, but I'd rather enjoy the results than get in the kitchen. So why did I clear my desk, clamp down a drumcarder, and look for bits of fiber to feed it?

ArticleWho Are Your Fiber Friends?When making my list of what I give thanks for, there's a special place for the people who share my fiber journey. Happy Friendsgiving!

ArticleWhat to Watch While HandspinningWhen spinning becomes a matter of muscle memory, I like to enjoy doing two favorite things together: enjoying my favorite shows and spinning my favorite fibers. Here are 5 favorite things to watch while handspinning.

ArticleThe New Year: Now with More SpinningSeveral spinners in the Spin Off Ravelry group have spoken their challenge out loud: They mean to spin every day. (There’s even a hashtag, #spin15aday, which has impressive posts on Instagram.) It will be good for their skills and their spirits. Instead

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Page 114l Photos by Dan Colon DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE whom we should feature in “I Am a Spinner”? We’re especially interested in spinners with unusual careers, locations, and perspectives. Drop us a line at spinoff@interweave.com. If we

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Page 106with the yarn. —Stefanie Berganini Do you know someone whom we should feature in “I Am a Spinner?” We’re especially interested in spinners with unusual careers, locations, and perspectives. Drop us a line at spinoff@interweave.com. If we

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Page 106in touch with. —Stefanie Berganini Do you know someone whom we should feature in “I Am a Spinner?” We’re especially interested in spinners with unusual careers, locations, and perspectives. Drop us a line at spinoff@interweave.com. If we

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Page 100Spell Photo by Bryan Burkett DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE whom we should feature in “I Am a Spinner”? We’re especially interested in spinners with unusual careers, locations, and perspectives. Drop us a line at spinoff@longthreadmedia.com . Because of

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