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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.

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24 Spin Off issues mention “i am a spinner” on 1056 pages — matched by meaning, not just keywords.

Spin Off Summer 20151 page
- 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
Spin Off Winter 20171 page
- 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

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.

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.

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.

ArticleA Spinner’s Path: Discovering Spinning Through a Love for Antique WheelsFor Heavenly Bresser, restoring antique wheels came first. A love for spinning quickly followed.

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.

ArticleWaste Not! No Fiber Left BehindSpinners accumulate a lot of fiber—not stash, but bits of surplus fiber from processing. Here are Heavenly’s tool-free tips for turning your leftovers into textured yarn.

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.

Spin Off Winter 20181 page▾

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

Spin Off Spring 20161 page▾

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

Spin Off Winter 20161 page▾

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

Spin Off Winter 20201 page▾

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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