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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.
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.

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24 Spin Off issues mention “i am a spinner” on 1057 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

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.

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.

ArticleSpin Off Made Me a Spinner!Frequent Spin Off contributor Devin Helmen ruminates on how it all started.

ArticleThe Spinner I Want to Be

ArticleA Spinner’s Manifesto: Standing Up for Singles YarnWhen it comes to spinning techniques, it’s no secret that spinners often disagree.

ArticleI Am a Spinner: Janet MetzgerActor

ArticleI Am a Spinner: Miranda Mims, Archivist and CuratorThis is an exciting career to be in, allowing me to actively engage in archiving and preserving our shared cultural heritage.

ArticleI am a Spinner: Kate RogovinHypnotherapist and Artist

ArticleI Am a Spinner: David Kortier, Harp MakerThe Spin Off Spring 2017 issue’s “I am a Spinner” featured a Q&A with spinner and harp maker David Kortier.

ArticleI Am a Spinner: Alexandria WareI manage data centers for planetary spacecraft. This means that I coordinate the design, development, and operation of the computer systems that process and distribute science data from missions to other planets.

ArticleI Am a Spinner: Terri Drouin-Guerette, Certified Public AccountantTerri Drouin-Guerette, a former SOAR (Spin Off Autumn Retreat) scholar and Interweave Yarn Fest instructor, shares how spinning satisfies her creative side.

ArticleI Am a Spinner: Pat Maley, Handspinning Teacher and Ham Radio Operator“CQ CQ (which means “seek you”)—are there any other ham/spinners out there?” In the Summer 2018 issue of Spin Off we featured handspinning teacher and ham radio operator Pat Maley in the “I Am a Spinner” department. Pat told us about how her

ArticleI Am a Spinner: Anne HansonYou may know blogger and Creative Director of Bare Naked Wools Anne Hanson from her popular knitwear designs, but did you know that she’s a handspinner, too?

ArticleI Am a Spinner: Ginger Clark, Forensic DNA AnalystI identify and compare the DNA from different pieces of evidence to determine whether they have come from the same animal.

ArticleI Am a Spinner: Stefanie Johnson, Health InspectorWith my job, you have to have a desire to learn on a daily basis. We are constantly presented with new challenges and problems to solve.

ArticleI Am a Spinner: Erin Dillard, Pet StylistI get to play with all kinds of animals while also building close relationships with them and their families.

ArticleI Am a Spinner: Ellen Hansen, Professor of GeographyEllen Hansen's research and teaching interests are in cultural geography, specifically in gender and women’s lives in different cultures and various places, and she is a firm believer that everyone should make time for fiber every day.

ArticleSpinner on a Mission: Why Every Fiber Lover Needs to Learn to SpinTo learn to spin, I tossed Jenna into the deep end and sat her down in front of a spinning wheel before teaching her on a spindle.

ArticleMy first and only spinning wheel

ArticleHer Handspun Habit: 3 Tips for Better E-Spinner HandspunMore spinners than ever are going electric—what’s your take? Here are some e-spinning tips aimed at twist and takeup management.

ArticleA Traditional Spinner Goes Electric

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

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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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