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Water, Washing, and Dyes: How H2O Leads the Way to Color Success

Don't ignore this "make or break" ingredient that's vital to successfully dyeing and caring for your hand-dyed fibers.

Spinning in the Himalayas, Part 1: Shepherd, Sheep, and Wool Prep

Journey above 14,000 feet with a Peace Corps volunteer to learn about Himalayan sheep, goats, and spinning.

How Do You Spring Clean Your Spinning Wheel (or Spindle)?

Whether you spin on a spindle or a wheel, spinning tools are significant investments. Here’s how to keep them in good working order.

Troubleshoot Your Takli Spindle

A takli spindle is an amazing travel companion. These small supported spindles will fit in your coat pocket and can provide hours of blissful spinning.

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Long Thread Podcast: Robin Lynde, Meridian Jacobs

Season 11, Episode 8: Like most shepherds, Robin Lynde has her hands full. But few flocks have as many horns and spots as her Jacobs.

A Weekend at the Carolina Fiber Fest

Spring has sprung, and fiber festivals are starting to bloom!

Kate Larson’s Carding Wool FAQ

I found the carding methods that are best for my body, the fibers I use, and the variety of yarns I want to spin.

Colorways: Spin Off Spring 2025

The Spring issue of Spin Off is dedicated to colorways, palettes, and the pursuit of that shade you can't live without.

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Skill Guide: Blending Colors at the Wheel

No drumcarder? No problem! You can still blend stunning and complex colorways with these simple techniques.

Spin Off Spring 2025 Web Extras & Helpful Resources

Find links for web extras, subscriber-exclusive downloads, video resources, and more!

Knit a Twilight Fade Pillow

The Twilight Fade Crochet Pillow by Connie Lee Lynch is out now in Spin Off Spring 2025! Not a crocheter? Kate Larson has a knitted version for you to try.

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The Fractal Stripe: One Method for Controlling the Striping of Painted Roving

Often, spinners are mystified about predicting what the colors of their fiber will do when spun. If you take the time to analyze how to prepare and spin the fiber, you can control the resulting yarn.

How Do You Fix a Compacted Braid?

Don't throw out those compacted braids! There's still plenty of hope for braids that seem tough to spin.

5 Tips for Speed Spinning on a Spindle

Setting goals is only the beginning. Get more spun with these helpful tips!

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