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This handy guide gives handspun equivalents to the Craft Yarn Council standards that are used by pattern publishers and yarn, needle, and hook manufacturers.
Her journey began with stricks of Austrian flax and culminated with an exquisite lace shawl, knitted during a train ride from Sweden to Austria while tracing her roots. Josefin shares what she learned about spinning and knitting with linen along the way.
Imagine looking at your clearly labeled fiber storage, knowing you’ll find just what you’re looking for. With these tips and a few supplies, you can make that a reality!
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Follow these mending tips for handspinners and you’ll be able to patch a hole in a favorite sweater or pair of socks in no time.
With a dozen prizes valued at over $900 total, spinners and fiber lovers could win big this holiday season.
Preparing fiber “by hand” often relies on our trusty tools. Combs, hackles, flickers, and beyond—tell us what’s in your toolbox.
Learn why it’s helpful to take notes at the beginning of a spinning project, plus find suggestions for the types of information to record.
Laureen introduces us to this adorable flock of lawn mowers and describes her experience with their wool.
Norwegian mittens and gloves are a fun challenge for spinners, knitters, and even embroiderers.
Devin found that handspun cotton yarn resulted in more elasticity and memory than commercial cotton yarns. How would this yarn work for socks, especially for someone who is used to knitting wool socks?
After decades inventing and innovating spinning and weaving equipment, Jan Louët says that his favorite is the one he hasn’t released yet.
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Handspinner Jeannine Glaves discusses the different ways she spins natural fibers for warp-faced band weaving.
An antique textile found close to home sends Chitra searching for silk in South India.
Season 10, Episode 5: From importing a new breed of sheep to developing her own dye method to developing local products, shepherd Nanne Kennedy cultivates a uniquely Maine farm and flock.
