A Short Spin on Natural Dyeing

Surprise and delight are often a given in natural dye experiments. But this author also found solace and healing.

What Will You Learn at SOAR?

Whether you want to brush up on your skills or learn something new, there’s a class for you!

Bakarwal Crafts: Bringing Back Bakarwal Wool

Learn about this bold enterprise that is working to preserve the traditions and pastoral wealth of the Bakarwal people.

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Gradients of Spring

Gradients add depth, dimension, and interest to your yarn. Find out why spring enchants us and how to preserve the colors of the season in your yarn.

Meet the Jacob: Robin Lynde in Black and White (and Lilac)

Meet the Jacob sheep, a rare breed known for its multiple horns and soft, lofty, spotted fleece that’s favored by handspinners.

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Skill Guide: Fractal Spinning + Free Video

Watch our newest free braid lesson, then take your fractal spinning to the next level to create complex and interesting colors.

Spin Off Submissions Spring 2027: Back to Basics

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of Spin Off in our annual color issue.

How to Diz Roving off a Drumcarder

Learn how to use a diz to remove roving from a drumcarder in one continuous piece.

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Acadian Brown Cotton: Spinning a Living History

Discover how a search for community led one spinner to discover the deep historical roots of Acadian brown cotton—and how it continues build local connections today.

What’s Spinning in March?

Spinning trends and events to kick off Spring!

7 (Plus) New Ways to Use Your Handspun

Looking for a new way to use your handspun? Check out these options that go beyond knit and crochet!

Bringing Heritage-Breed Wool to Knitters’ Hands

The search for local wool transformed one knitter into a breed-specific yarn company.

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