Spin-Off Magazine

Spin-Off Winter 2009

Spin-Off — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:45:00 GMT

Spinning the Wild by Judith MacKenzie McCuin; Fiber Basics: Polwarth by Robin Russo; Swatching and Sampling for the Oatmeal Cardigan by Amy King; Coils: Adding to Your Art Yarn Repertoire by Jacey Boggs. On the Cover: Coils: Adding to Your Art Yarn Repertoire...(read more)

Spin-Off Fall 2009

Spin-Off — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:38:00 GMT

Spinning Art by Tracy Hudson; The Fall Leaves Shawl Saga by Sara Lamb; Growing Your Own Silk by Michael Cook; Women Who Spin with the Wolves by Judith MacKenzie McCuin. On the Cover: The Fall Leaves Shawl Saga, page 66. Issue On Sale: September 15, 2009...(read more)

Spin-Off Summer 2009

Spin-Off — Fri, 29 May 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Biomimicry: Humans and Nature Design a New World by Judith MacKenzie McCuin; Spinning in Lithuania: The Ties That Bind by Donna Druchunas; Villsau: Norway’s Ancient Wild Sheep by Carol Huebscher Rhoades; Stick It in Your Ear: Your Body as Spinning...(read more)

Spin-Off Spring 2009

Spin-Off — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:11:00 GMT

High Whorl, Low Whorl by Abby Franquemont; The Handpainted Wheels of Monica Lenox by Jackie Deems; Spinning Perfect Sock Yarn by Judith Mackenzie McCuin; Dorothy Reade: Spider Woman from Oregon by Donna Druchunas. On the Cover: Top or Bottom Whorl, What's...(read more)

Spin-Off Winter 2008

Spin-Off — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:08:00 GMT

Serendipitous Spinning with Batts by Shannon Okey; What to Look For in Handpainted Fiber by Amy King; Spinning for Beginning Weaving by Jane Patrick; Fiber Basics: South America’s Wild Ones, Vicuña and Guanaco by Kaye Collins.

On the Cover:
Handpainted bombyx silk,
page 44.

Departments

Editor's Page
Letters
As the Whorl Spins
by Stefanie Berganini
Reviews
Get This!
by Stefanie Berganini
Abbreviations
Calendar
Classified Ads
Advertiser's Index

Swoopy Skirts
by Kathryn Alexander

Fiber Basics: South America’s Wild Ones, Vicuña and Guanaco
by Kaye Collins

Spinning for Beginning Weaving
by Jane Patrick with Stephanie Flynn-Sokolov, Melissa Ludden, Gail Matthews, and Beth Smith

FEATURES

Behind the Scenes: At Clemes & Clemes
by Rachel Eugster

Armchair Traveler: Southern Arizona and the Sonoran Desert
by Heather Ordover

Serendipitous Spinning with Batts
by Shannon Okey

What to Look For in Handpainted Fiber
by Amy King

Fiber Basics: South America’s Wild Ones, Vicuña and Guanaco
by Kaye Collins

The Andean Connection
by Amy Clarke Moore

HOW TO

Spinning Tips: Plying on a Spindle
by Maggie Casey

Spinning Basics: Blending Colors at the Wheel
by Amy Tyler

An Introduction to the Tex Count System
by Peter Teal

PROJECTS

Handspun Gallery of Spaced-Out Felted Scarves

Swoopy Skirts
by Kathryn Alexander

Spinning for Beginning Weaving
by Jane Patrick with Stephanie Flynn-Sokolov, Melissa Ludden, Gail Matthews, and Beth Smith

Card, Knit, Wear: Unspun Caps
by Carol Huebscher Rhoades

A Guanaco Hat: Wild and Warm
by Kaye Collins

Stella the Guard Dog: A Dog-Down Cell Phone Cover
by Pat Martinek

On the Web

Spinner’s Connection

Dagmar Klos’s extended dyeing book list

More Spaced-Out Felted Scarves from the Interweave staff

Easy Striped Baby Cap
by Carol Huebscher Rhoades

Guanaco Gloves
by Kaye Collins

The Great Spinning Wheel Roundup

Spin-Off Fall 2008

Spin-Off — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:23:00 GMT

The Great Spinning Wheel Roundup; Handspun Gallery of Baby Surprise Jackets; Spinning Basics: Drumcarding by Robin Russo; On Washing Fleece by Judith MacKenzie McCuin; The Cloisters Sweater by Sarah Swett.

On the Cover:
Sarah Swett designed a sweater for next-to-the-skin, everyday use, page 52.

Departments

Editor's Page
Letters
As the Whorl Spins
by Stefanie Berganini
Reviews
Get This!
by Stefanie Berganini
Abbreviations
Calendar
Classified Ads
Advertiser's Index

Angela’s Wedding Shawl
by Kaye D. Collins

Book Excerpt: Start Spinning
by Maggie Casey

Handspun Gallery of Baby Surprise Jackets

FEATURES

Behind the Scenes: At Watson Wheels
by Cindy Hill

Your Yarn: New to You Yarns

Armchair Traveler: Southeastern Iowa
by Amanda Berka

The Great Spinning Wheel Roundup

Home of the Polwarth: A Visit to Tarndwarncoort
by Diane Mulholland

Spinning in the Himalayas
by Tracy Hudson

Fiber Basics: Pygora
by Carol Huebscher Rhoades

Handspun Gallery of Baby Surprise Jackets

Finding My Wheel
by Linnea Tippett

HOW TO

Spinning Tips: Worsted, Woolen, or Semi-Something
by Rudy Amann

Spinning Basics: Drumcarding
by Robin Russo

Book Excerpt: Start Spinning
by Maggie Casey

On Washing Fleece
by Judith MacKenzie McCuin

PROJECTS

The Cloisters Sweater
by Sarah Swett

Angela’s Wedding Shawl
by Kaye D. Collins

Isobel: A Crocheted Cap
by Diane Mulholland

Plush Pygora Scarf
by Carol Huebscher Rhoades

On the Web

Spinner’s Connection

Spinning in the Himalayas – Videos
by Tracy Hudson

More of Your Yarn: New to You Yarns

The Great Spinning Wheel Roundup

Spin-Off Summer 2008

Spin-Off — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:30:00 GMT

A Conversation between Judith MacKenzie McCuin and Stephanie Pearl-McPhee; How to Choose Your First Wheel by Rudy Amann; Spun 2 Ways: Old Shale Lace Triangle Shawl Design by Evelyn A. Clark, yarns by Kaye D. Collins and Judith MacKenzie McCuin; Handspun Gallery of Morning Surf Scarves.

On the Cover:
The Morning Surf Scarf is the perfect pattern for showing off handspun yarn, page 86.

Departments

Editor's Page
Letters
As the Whorl Spins
by Stefanie Berganini
Reviews
Get This!
by Stefanie Berganini
Abbreviations
Calendar
Classified Ads
Advertiser's Index

Old Shale Lace Triangle Shawl Design, p. 46

How to Choose
Your First Wheel, p. 40

Teresa’s Lined Mittens, p. 76

FEATURES

Armchair Traveler: Kentucky and Tennessee
by Joanne Seiff

Behind the Scenes: At Stonehedge Fiber Mill
by Joan Sheridan Hoover

A Conversation between Judith MacKenzie McCuin
and Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

Fiber Basics: Colored Cotton
by Carol Huebscher Rhoades

Ergonomics for Fiber Addicts
by Betsy Alspach

The Handspun and Woven Rodilleras of Guatemala
by Fiona Laurie

What Are You Doing? And Why?
by Abby Franquemont

HOW TO

Spinning Tips: How to Use a McMorran Balance
by Amy Clarke Moore

Spinning Basics: Flick Carding
by Carol H. Rhoades

How to Choose Your First Wheel
by Rudy Amann

PROJECTS

Spun 2 Ways: Old Shale Lace Triangle Shawl Design
by Evelyn A. Clark, yarns by Kaye D. Collins and Judith MacKenzie McCuin

Peruvian Colored Cotton for a Little Crocheted Bag
by Carol Huebscher Rhoades

Journeyman Socks
by Kristi Schueler

Teresa’s Lined Mittens
by Mavis Adam

Handspun Gallery of Morning Surf Scarves

On the Web

Spinner’s Connection

Spin-Off Spring 2008

Spin-Off — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:36:00 GMT

Wrap-and-Roll: A soft-core yarn from a hard-core spinner by Bonnie Rose with Sarah Anderson; Cables: Demystifying the mysterious yarn by Judith MacKenzie McCuin; Traditional Danish Tie-Shawls by Dorothea Fischer.

On the Cover:
Wrap-and-roll yarns by Sarah Anderson, page 70.

Departments

Editor's Page
Letters
As the Whorl Spins
by Stefanie Berganini
Get This!
by Stefanie Berganini
Reviews
Abbreviations and Glossary
Calendar
Classified Ads
Advertiser's Index

Cables: Demystifying the mysterious yarn, p. 46

Handspun Gallery of Shawls,
p. 88

A Cormo Trinity Stitch Baby Jacket, p. 76

FEATURES

Armchair Traveler: Midcoast Maine
by Anne Merrow

Behind the Scenes: At Chasing Rainbows Dyeworks
by Sara Lamb

Your Yarn! Exotic Yarns!

A Conversation between Amy Singer and Maggie Casey

Fiber Basics: Cormo
by Margaret Heathman

Handspun Gallery of Shawls

Fiber Optics and Yarns
by Diane Mulholland

HOW TO

Spinning Tips: Wraps per inch
by Amanda Berka

Spinning Basics: The effects of twist in plying
by Abby Franquemont

Cables: Demystifying the mysterious yarn
by Judith MacKenzie McCuin

Wrap-and-Roll: A soft-core yarn from a hard-core spinner
by Bonnie Rose with Sarah Anderson

PROJECTS

Spun 2 Ways: Hats at any size and any gauge
Design by Ann Budd,
yarns by Kristi Schueler and Carol Huebscher Rhoades

A Cormo Trinity-Stitch Baby Jacket
by Margaret Heathman

Traditional Danish Tie-Shawls
by Dorothea Fischer

Two Camelid Tops
by Deborah Kaplan

On the Web

Spinner’s Connection

A video of the wrap-and-roll technique

More of Your Yarn.

Corrections

We misprinted a web address in the Traditional Danish Tie-Shawl article, the correct address is http://www.lustauffarben.de/

Spin-Off Winter 2007

Spin-Off — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:55:00 GMT

Fiber Basics: Gutefår by Judith MacKenzie McCuin; Spinning Locally: Finding local sources for sustainably produced fiber by Kate Larson; A Very Accurate Scotch Tension by Peter Teal; Silk and Angora: A cactus lace scarf by Cheryl Riniker.

On the Cover:
What are Roving,Top, and Sliver? page 34

Departments

Editor's Page
Letters
As the Whorl Spins
by Amanda Berka
Reviews
Get This!
Abbreviations and Glossary
Calendar
compiled by Bobbie Irwin
Classified Ads
Advertiser's Index

Spun 2 Ways, p. 66

Silk and Angora, p. 72

As the Whorl Spins, p. 14

FEATURES

Armchair Traveler: Visiting Shetland
by Melinda Mullins

Behind the Scenes: At Kromski and Sons
by Jared Flood

A Conversation between Kathryn Alexander and Jillian Moreno

Fiber Basics: Gutefår
by Judith MacKenzie McCuin

Spinning and Weaving in the Peruvian Highlands by Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez

The SOAR Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Afghan
by Gisela Evitt

Spinning Locally: Finding local sources for sustainably produced fiber
by Kate Larson

Handspun Gallery of Sweaters

Have I Got Worms!
by Jeannine Glaves

HOW TO

Technically Speaking: Twists per inch
by Amanda Berka

Spinning Tips:
What are Roving, Top, and Sliver?
by Abby Franquemont

Spinning Basics: Managing Your Yarn
by Carol Huebscher Rhoades

A Very Accurate Scotch Tension by Peter Teal

PROJECTS

Anklettos and Wristlettos: Fringe benefits
by Phreadde Davis

Mittens: Winter woollies from Gutefår fleece
by Judith MacKenzie McCuin

Spun 2 Ways: Feminine Gloves by Amanda Berka, yarns
by Paige Bell and Adela Flores

Silk and Angora: A cactus lace scarf
by Cheryl Riniker

On the Web

Spinner’s Connection

Free Project: Feminine Mittens by Amanda Berka

Spin-Off Fall 2007

Spin-Off — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:59:00 GMT

Fiber Basics: Cotswold by Deborah Pulliam; Fiber Basics: Bactrian Camel by Carol Rhoades; Handspun for a Circular Sock Knitting Machine by Susan Forsyth; Spun 2 Ways: Socks at Any Size and Any Gauge by Ann Budd.

On the Cover:
Mohair and wool yarn from “Carded Color Socks,” page 100.

Departments

Editor's Page
What's Going On Here?
Letters
As the Whorl Spins
by Amanda Berka
Reviews
Abbreviations and Glossary
Calendar
compiled by Bobbie Irwin
Classified Ads
Advertiser's Index

Green Lake Socks, p. 70

Minicombs, p. 38

Bactrian Camel, p. 50

FEATURES

Behind the Scenes: At Golding Fiber Tools
by Kristi Schueler

Armchair Traveler: Visiting Colorado’s Front Range
by Anne Merrow

Your Yarn! Sock Yarns!

A Conversation between Eunny Jang and Paula Simmons Green

Fiber Basics: Cotswold
by Deborah Pulliam

Fiber Basics: Bactrian Camel
by Carol Huebscher Rhoades

Suri Llama Sublime: Designing Handwovens with Commissioned Handspun
by Amy Clarke Moore

Wishful Thinking
by Evelyn Clark

HOW TO

Spinning Tips: Tying a 2-Yard Skein
by Pat Noah

Spinning Basics: Minicombs
by Carol Huebscher Rhoades

Handspun for a Circular Sock Knitting Machine
by Susan Forsyth

Dyeing Silk Hankies: A Canvas for Color Work
by Kim McKenna

Carded Color: Drumcarding for Self-Striping Yarns
by Diane Cutler

PROJECTS

Camel and Polwarth: Easy Spinning for a Soft and Cozy Cap
by Carol Huebscher Rhoades

Spun 2 Ways: Socks at Any Size and Any Gauge
by Ann Budd

Green Lake Socks
by Kristi Schueler

Carded Color Socks
by Amy Clarke Moore

On the Web

More Your Yarn! Sock Yarns!

Spinner’s Connection

Spin-Off Winter 2006

Spin-Off — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 23:14:00 GMT

Making Dreams Come True: Building a Little Great Wheel by Margaret Heathman; Linen Spinning for the Shroud of Turin by Tanya Swegler; Fiber Basics: Cheviot by Carol Huebscher Rhoades.

On the Cover:
Kating Bright doodles with yarn on her crocheted and fulled llama hats. Photograph by Joe Coca.

Departments

Editor's Page
What's Going On Here?
Letters
As the Whorl Spins
Reviews
Abbreviations and Glossary
Spinner's Connection
Calendar
Product News

Finnish Kuvikas Tapestry Techniques

Linen Spinning for the
Shroud of Turin

FEATURES

Behind the Scenes: At The Rio Grande Wheel by Liz Gipson

Making Dreams Come True: Building a Little Great Wheel by Margaret Heathman

E-Spinning: How Online Groups Enhance the Craft by Robin Nagle

Linen Spinning for the Shroud of Turin by Tanya Swegler

Fiber Basics: Cheviot by Carol Huebscher Rhoades

Handspun Gallery of Sweaters

Fiber Fever by Kim Shapiro

PROJECTS & HOW TO

Spinning Basics: Working with Silk Hankies
by Amanda Berka and Amy Clarke Moore

Finnish Kuvikas Tapestry Techniques by Corrinne Whitesell

Doodling with Yarn by Kathy Bright

A Heraldic Sweater by Aurelia Young

A Spindle-Spun Fair Isle Christmas Stocking by Kathleen Taylor

Making Real Chenille by Maureen McGinnis Patterson

Cheviot Mittens by Carol Huebscher Rhoades

Spin-Off Summer 2006

Spin-Off — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 22:30:00 GMT

Estonian Hand Puppets by Anu Kotli and Carol H. Rhoades; Dyeing for Socks by Paula Egbert; Ariadne's One-Thread Jacket by Debbie New.

On the cover: A bit of spinning whimsy for the child in us all—Estonian Hand Puppets by Anu Kotli and Carol H. Rhoades

Being Painterly

Sheep and Shepherd Coin Purses

Dyeing for Socks

Features

Behind the Scenes: At Designs by Robert Lee and Son by Denise V. Decker

Lawn Doesn’t Mow Itself by Tina Koyama

In Spite of It All by Julie Beers

Color Inspirations by Amanda Hannaford

Being Painterly by Deb Erikson

Fiber Basics: North Ronaldsay by Deborah Pulliam

Handspun Gallery of Children’s Wear

Projects & How To

Spinning Basics: The Art of Plying by Judith MacKenzie McCuin

Ariadne's One-Thread Jacket by Debbie New

Sheep and Shepherd Coin Purses by Mavis Adam

Estonian Hand Puppets by Anu Kotli and Carol H. Rhoades

Gunnister Man's Pouch by Deborah Pulliam

Dyeing for Socks by Paula Egbert

A Cabled Yarn Caddy by Maureen McGinnis Patterson

Crocheted Bag for Holding Yarn by Meta Thompson

Departments

Editor's Page
What’s Going On Here? by Marilyn Murphy
As the Whorl Spins by Amanda Berka
Letters
Reviews
Abbreviations and Glossary
Spinner's Connection by Peg Coffey
Calendar
Product News by Vicki Yost
Classified Ads
Advertisers' Index

Spin-Off Spring 2006

Spin-Off — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 23:35:00 GMT

Park City Poncho by Carolyn Greenwood; Teaching the Craft by Randy Chelsey; Coopworth Lap Rug by Carol H. Rhoades; Handspun Gallery of Shawls.

On the cover: Amy Tyler created six scarves using energized singles as the unifying design element.

Mother Nature's Footstool

Spinning Sock Yarns

Features

Behind the Scenes: At the Merlin Tree by Laura Silverman

Of Sheep and Shipwrecks by Kate Langan

Teaching the Craft by Randy Chelsey

Fiber Basics: Coopworth by Carol H. Rhoades

Handspun Gallery of Shawls

When the Wheel Speaks by Angela Butera Dickson

Projects & How To

Spinning Basics: Plying Chained Singles by Dodie Rush

Spinning Sock Yarns by Merike Saarniit

A Spinner’s Cast-On by Rebecca Harmon

Park City Poncho by Carolyn Greenwood

A Study in Zig by Amy Tyler

Mother Nature’s Footstool by Pat Davis

Coopworth Lap Rug by Carol H. Rhoades

Departments

Editor's Page
What’s Going On Here? by Marilyn Murphy
As the Whorl Spins by Amanda Berka
Letters
Reviews
Your Yarn: Charkha-Spun
Abbreviations and Glossary
Spinner's Connection by Peg Coffey
Calendar
Product News by Vicki Yost
Classified Ads
Advertisers' Index

Spin-Off Winter 2005

Spin-Off — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 19:48:00 GMT

On the cover: Loom Blooms can
add a festive quality to
anything—from hair barrettes to
flip flops!

Features

Behind the Scenes: At Vermont Spindle Company by Cindy Ellen Hill
Spinning True to Oneself by Randy Chelsey
In Hot Water by Glenna Dean
Handspun Gallery of Ponchos
A Passion for Fiber by Catherine Veleker

Projects & How To

Spinning Basics: Drafting for Woolen and Worsted-Style Yarns on a Spindle by Carol H. Rhoades
An Overshot Table Runner by Joan Berner
Felted Lace by Mary Blanche Morse
Novelty Yarns by Judith MacKenzie McCuin
A Novelty Yarn Shoulder Wrap by Judith MacKenzie McCuin
Loom Blooms by Jana Trent
Llama Lace Shrug by Helene Nissle
Babydoll Southdown Needle Felted Purse by Jackie Deems

Departments

Editor's Page
What’s Going On Here? by Marilyn Murphy
Letters
Reviews
As the Whorl Spins by Amanda Berka
Your Yarn: Canine Fibers! Part 2
Abbreviations and Glossary
Spinner's Connection by Peg Coffey
Calendar
Product News by Vicki Yost
Classified Ads
Advertisers' Index

Spin-Off Fall 2005

Spin-Off — Sun, 28 Aug 2005 18:46:00 GMT

On the cover: Susan Douglas spins a loft yarn to make doubly warm, reversible, and colorful hats.

Features

Behind the Scenes: At Wyatt Wheels by Amanda Berka

Spinning Basics: Spinning on a Wheel by Maggie Casey (159 KB)

The Fingerlakes Fiber Festival by Donna Howland

Fiber Basics: Bison by Judith MacKenzie McCuin

Handspun Gallery of Throws

Fuchsia by Patricia Lee Wilks

A Thrums Jacket by Jean Hutchison

Starting at the Fringe by Freyalyn Close-Hainsworth

Doubly Warm Rainbow Hats by Susan Z. Douglas

Nick’s Fulled Bison Scarf by Judith MacKenzie McCuin

Boiled-Wool Vest by Kim McKenna

An Ombré Silk Scarf with Beaded Fringe by Charlene Schurch and Allison Judge

Lanaset Dyes by Sara Lamb and Deb Menz

Editor's Page
What’s Going On Here? by Linda Ligon
Letters
As the Whorl Spins by Amanda Berka
Reviews
Your Yarn: Canine Fibers! Part 1
Abbreviations and Glossary
Spinner's Connection by Peg Coffey
Calendar
Product News by Vicki Yost
Classified Ads
Advertisers' Index