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TopicLearn to CombUsing hand combs or minicombs can be a little confusing at first—and dangerous. But have no fear! We're here to help you get started with curated resources, articles, tutorials, and more.
eBookGuide to Processing Wool: How to Wash, Card and Comb Wool | Free eBook

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- Page 139The Shop Saturday 10-4 · Other times call ahead NEW: FAX us your orders... 414-623-4237 Combs! Combs!! Combs!!! McFarland Romneys Since 1980. Reg. Romney Rams: Colored - 150°" White- 100"" Ewes:
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- Page 126Call toll-free 7 ' days, 24 hours 1-800-825-6690. Satisfaction Guaranteed! spin norse JViklnq & Maxort Wool Combs thej l "7 "newest" old tools for the spinner Prlss-Pad secure your comb for

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These instructions on how to wash, and then comb or card your wool should make the process of preparing raw wool for spinning easy and fun.

ArticleCombing Wool with Milk (yes, it’s a thing)Among the things that make it easier to comb wool are starting with well-scoured locks and adding a lubricant. Find a recipe to make your own!

ArticleComb a Rainbow of Colorful WoolAstonished and captivated by all the colorful wool on the market? What if you could create those luscious hues yourself, all without the use of a dye pot?

ArticleA Versatile and Inexpensive Fiber Tool: The Dog CombLearn how an ordinary dog comb helps with fiber prep, then add one to your spinner’s toolbox!

ArticleCollecting Cashmere in KyrgyzstanComb, shed, or shear? The advantages of hand-combing the extraordinary goats of Kyrgyzstan is explored here.

ArticleOdd Handspinning Terms: Carding & Combing EditionWe’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.

ArticleCombing Wool: Static ControlSpritzing a lubricant onto your locks of wool will make combing easier. Here are three recipes to try.

ArticleFive Good Reasons to Buy and Use Mini Wool CombsWool combs may look scary, but once you try them, you’ll be hooked.

ArticleTrouble Spinning Across the (Combed) Top? Heavenly Bresser Has Top Tips For YouWe often know about spinning across the top but seeing it done well can make it easier to put it into practice.

ArticleThe Ins & Outs of Diz DesignDoes it matter which way your diz faces? Do you need more than one? Discover diz best practices with real-life examples to help you improve your fiber-prep experience.

VideoFor All Access membersGetting Started with Wool CombsLearn how to comb with confidence and transform fleece into high-quality top, ready for spinning into beautiful yarns.

Article5 Tips for Choosing Combo Spinning FiberLearn how an expert dyer mixes and matches colors for maximum combo spinning fun.

ArticleWhat’s the Difference between Combo Spinning and Combo Drafting?Explore the differences, similarities, and overlaps in combo spinning, drafting, and plying.

ArticleFor subscribersMatching Your Combs to Your FiberIf your goal is perfectly aligned fibers for worsted spinning, combs have no equal. But how you select your combs and fiber matters, too.

ArticleFor All Access membersGetting Started with Wool CombsJoin us as we start a new course with expert instructor Heavenly Bresser, and discover the secrets to successful wool combing.

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.

eBookGuide to Wool Combing and Carding | Free eBookThis free guide provides expert tips on using hand carders, wool combs, and drumcarders to prepare your wool fiber for spinning.

ArticleProducing a Luxury Cloth from Herdwick SheepFew spinners are eager to spin the coarse blend of wool, hair, and kemp that makes up Herdwick fleece. But what happens when that fleece is combined with sari silk?

ArticleCelebrate Your Handspun with 20 Custom KnitsLet us introduce you to a collection of some of our favorite projects that combine the joys of spinning and knitting.

Article5 Tips for Suri Alpaca and Wool BlendsDo you want to add a bit of bounce to your suri fibers? Jacqueline has tips for combing technique, wool types, ratios, and more.

ArticleYour Finished Object: Rumpelstiltskin ShawlLearn how one novice spinner overcame the challenges of drafting and spinning a combination of long silk fibers with shorter alpaca and camel fibers to create this beautiful striped shawl.

ArticleHow-To Paper Chase: Spinning Paper YarnsHow could I not have spun paper? It seems only natural to combine two of my grand passions to make beautiful and intriguing cloth.

ArticleOverdye and Natural-Colored FibersSpinners love working with dyed combed tops, most of which start out a shade of white or ecru. For richer, more complex colors, some artists like to overdye, or add dye over another color.

ArticleWhat is Shaniko Wool? A Spinner’s Taste TestAmerican wool grown in the West and processed in the East: Let’s give two combed tops a spin.

MagazineFor subscribersSpin Off Spring 2026Discover new ways to play with color in spinning, revisit the combo spin, and unlock your personal color story.

ArticleCoordinating Handpaints: The No-Frill Method to a Cohesive Spinning MashupDiscover combo spinning to create unique and colorful yarn.

PatternFor All Access membersAutumn Jewel ScarfThree fabric weights and many colors combine to make up the plaid in this stunning diversified plain weave scarf.

PatternFor subscribersAll the Colors of the WindCombine planned pooling and clasped weft to create your own stunning design!

Chart/IllustrationFor subscribersRetro Botanical Crewelwork Tote - Coloring Page OnlyUse colored pencils to try out color combinations of these botanical motifs (including a beautiful clematis flower).

ArticleCrepe and Shape | Article PDF + WIFLearn how one author combined energized handspun cotton singles with a doubleweave structure to create a ribbing effect in her elastic woven fabrics.

PatternFor All Access membersLatvian Fingerless MittsColorwork and Latvian mitten techniques combine in these stunning fingerless mitts.

PatternFor All Access membersPretty in Pink Handspun ScarfLearn how to combine handspun yarns and textural elements to create a one-of-a-kind scarf that demands to be touched.

ArticleFor subscribersOne-Pot Magic: Surprising Natural-Dye RainbowsLearn the "one-pot" method that combines multiple dyestuffs for fun, multicolor effect.

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.

AuthorJennifer Miller ComstockJennifer Miller Comstock spins and knits in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, where it is (delightfully) sweater weather all year. She earned degrees in Architecture and Fiber Arts at the University of Washington, and now works at a small law firm as an office assistant. You can find her knitting designs, and more Stone Soup skeins, on Ravelry as otterness.

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Page 139cl ! 5 * " ^ * P™ See Lambs-Romney Fleece For Sale combs! Combs!! Combs!!! Double Row Viking Comb Ë^eÉjjSi Quest Combs $ 4 9 Double Row Louet Comb Miniature Hand Carder Ear Rings (wooden) $ 1 0

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Page 79Majacraft, Teal, Forsythe minicomb, Louet table-mounted comb, Valkyrie minicomb, and Indigo Hound Vi- king comb. (6) Teal combs (4 pitch), Craftsmen (4 pitch), Meck (5 pitch), Lani (2 rows). The angle of
Page 84of a problem, but it is something that all beginning combers experience. Heating the combs before combing helps to distribute the oil throughout the fiber, which in turn makes combing easier.
Page 85your hand. Now lash these fibers back onto the upright, stationary comb, turn the comb to the side position, and begin the combing process all over again. This time it will go very quickly because the fibers

Spin Off Winter 19932 pages▾

Page 130m h ? tho A ^"newest" old tools for the spinner V Prlss-Pad secure your comb for drawing top, or spinning from the i comb. A useful & attractive desigrui by
Page 139Double Treadle Fold n' Go Wheels by Majacraft "The Tiny Tim" $399 5 Pitch Comb Double Row Viking Comb $79 Quantities Last.^ Double Row Mini's Silk Bombyx Roving $36

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Page 131• Schacht LOUET MINI $47 VIKING COMB $49 English 5 Pitch DOUBLE ROW LOUET COMBS $70 DOUBLE ROW VIKING COMB $79 $125 N E W • N E W • N E W •

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Page 130spinning aprons along with Louet, Ashford, and Van Eaton wheels and equipment, Viking wool combs, Fox Fibre sliver, and Jacquard acid dyes. The catalog is $5 (refundable with first

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