Why Spinners Might Love the Knitting Machine (and Tips to Get Started)

Do the parts you love by hand and let the machine do the rest! Explore the basics of how a knitting machine works and discover a cool way to use it for complex projects.

Four Preps, Four Projects

Learn how to choose your fiber preparation with a knitting project in mind—here are some suggestions to get you started!

Three Tips to Keep Your Spinning Mojo After the Tour de Fleece

The Tour de Fleece may be done, but you’re just getting started! Keep your momentum with these tips.

Your Finished Object: Vanessa’s Legacy Shawl

A full-length shawl that can fit through a wedding ring? Read how this Alaska resident processed and spun qiviut and cashmere for this sensational surprise for her daughter.

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Spinning Slub-Free Cashmere on the Charkha

This portable spinning tool isn't just for cotton! Watch as editor Kate Larson spins

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Why Choose a Blending Board If I Already Have a Drumcarder?

Blending boards offer lots of options. Find out why they’re this spinner’s desert-island prep tool.

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Ramie: Blending, Plying, and Natural Dyeing

Learn tips for working with the queen of bast fibers—ramie—whether you’re spinning, knitting, weaving, or dyeing. Plus, discover how and why to blend ramie with other fibers.

With a Twist: Spin-Along 2025 Gallery

Revel in this diverse range of projects as the 2025 spin-along participants interpreted the theme With a Twist.

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Why is My Handspun So Heavy?

Understanding grist is just the beginning! Learn how one spinner used Patsy Zawistoski's course to make a light and airy replica of a favorite millspun yarn—and how you can do it too.

Beginner Basics: Making Slubs & Removing Them, Too

Whether you make them on purpose, or want to remove them from your spinning, understanding how slubs form can make you a better spinner.

SOAR 2025: Meet Instructor Julia Gomez

Learn about the history of colcha embroidery and give it a try at this year's SOAR.

5 Tips to Spin the Tour de Fleece Injury-Free

With the Tour de Fleece in full swing, here are some thoughts about rider safety and avoiding injury.

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Textured Yarn Tutorial: Adding Locks as an Intermittent Third Ply

Try this high-impact, no-fuss way to make textured locks shine.

Travel Spindles for Tour de Fleece: 3 Things to Know

Supported spindles keep you spinning, even when you’re on the go.

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