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SUBWhile I love spinning and knitting cardigans that incorporate beautiful buttons, I used to struggle to find the right ones. Then I learned to make my own buttons—and you can, too!
Grab your needles and get ready to display your sunny disposition with these cheerful knitted mitts.
Hand-dyed speckle yarns inspired Joanna Johnson to try adding small streaks of color to her handspun. Learn two methods for adding these bursts of color with our step-by-step tutorial.
Energized yarns, squiggle surface textures, and more, Amy Tyler’s approach to creativity is both analytical and playful. Check out some of our favorite resources where Amy shows us how getting technical can be fun!
Experiment with natural or acid dyes to re-create this vibrant hue by dyeing your own version.
Love lace like we do? We’re here to help you gear up for this year’s event by gathering a collection of lace projects for you to spin and knit!
Meet Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez, who has become known in Peru and throughout the world as a champion for traditional Andean textiles. We’ve gathered a collection of how-to videos and articles for you to explore!
Nervous about natural dyes? Start with these resources, including a PDF full of dyeing instructions and tips.
Struggling with silk slivers? Add this easy technique to your spinner’s toolbox.
Galina Khmeleva has spent years sharing and teaching Orenburg lace. Here is a peek at the plying process for the fine yarns that go into her creations.
Put your handspun to work, even if it’s imperfect! Kate designed this simple shawl to highlight handspun color and texture for beginning charkha spinners, but you can use this recipe for other fibers, too.
When Estonian knitter Anu Kotli’s sweet sheep puppets appeared on the cover of Spin Off Summer 2006, they were a quick hit! Grab some sport-weight yarn and knit some floppy ears.
