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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.
ArticleCombing your own top just got easier

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.

ArticleOde to Pin-drafted RovingPin-drafted roving is one of my favorite preparations because it’s a balance between the bouncy, lively feel of roving and the smooth consistency of combed top.

ArticleFree Resources for Carding and Combing FiberCarding is a process of brushing clean fibers over opposing sets of short wire teeth to open and separate the fibers into a uniform mass to open, separate, and straighten the fibers.

ArticleMonster Battle: 4 Ways to Combat A Wool Moth InvasionGuarding your stash from a wool moth invasion doesn’t have to be a monstrous battle.

ArticleThe First Spin Off Combo Spinalong & KnitalongSo when a few readers asked me to organize a SAL/KAL (spinalong/knitalong) based on the combination spinning method I’d outlined in Spin Off Winter 2017, I knew that was a challenge I needed to take.

ArticleYour Finished Object: Combo-Spin CardiganLisa Fliss said her favorite part of this project was seeing the colors combine, both during spinning and knitting.

ArticleSafety First! 4 Tips for Preparing Fiber for Spinning Without Hurting YourselfWhen we’re caught up in color blending with our combs and handcarders, we rarely stop to think how sharp our spinning tools really are—until we get poked. Ouch! In this excerpt from the Fall 2018 issue of Spin Off, contributor Mary Egbert shares these

ArticleHer Handspun Habit: Handspun Yarn For Shawl-Cowl FusionI love knitting shawls with my handspun yarn and decided to knit a shoulder cowl. These popular accessories are a shawl-cowl combination, or “scowl.”

ArticleHapalong! The Spin Off Magazine Spinalong/Knitalong!It all began on January 1, 2017 with our maiden virtual group gathering: the first annual Spin Off Magazine Spinalong and Knitalong (SAL/KAL) focused on the combo spin. Now, we're making haps!

ArticleSpinning RainbowsJillian Moreno describes how to combine different colorways, different dyers, and even different fibers to spin absolutely unique yarn.

ArticleBlending Tool Roundup: Shopping GuideWhile speed is relative in the world of fiber prep, blending boards and drumcarders will do their jobs more quickly than handcards or combs.

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.

ArticleSpinzilla Diary: How To Spin Yak/SilkIn the dozen or so fiber-laden vendor halls I visit each year, I love seeing spinners encounter yak/silk combed tops for the first time.

ArticleFor subscribersClematis LaceA small amount of finely spun cotton knits up into a classic lace doily. Learn why sizing the yarn before or after knitting can help combat wear and tear.

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