Anne Merrow

Anne Merrow


Long Thread Podcast: Maggie Casey & Judy Steinkoenig

Season 2, Episode 3: Ever wonder what it’s really like to own a yarn store?

Long Thread Podcast: Louie García

Season 2, Episode 1: A Pueblo fiber artist brings ancient textiles to life.

Long Thread Podcast Episode 7: Charllotte Kwon, Maiwa

Charllotte Kwon's company, Maiwa, partners with Indian artisans to expand the reach of traditional textiles. Along the way, the company has developed in-person learning, shopping, web resources, a fair-trade partnership, and more.

How Spinning from the Fold Unkinked My Wrists

When my old spinning habits gave me sore hands, I turned to a less-common technique and relaxed my grip.

How Drumcarding Is Like Cooking

Fiber prep always looked to me like cooking: I like the results, and I’m glad someone else wants to do it, but I'd rather enjoy the results than get in the kitchen. So why did I clear my desk, clamp down a drumcarder, and look for bits of fiber to feed it?

How I Got My Spinning Groove Back

The #spinoffmittalong was the opportunity I needed to reconnect my hands with making yarn.

Social Distancing for the Modern Spinner

Suddenly spinning solo? Make the most of your online community.

Subscriber Exclusive

Marigold Mitts

Grab a hook and some handspun and make these delightful mitts. Plus, get great tips to fine-tune your crochet gauge.

“Will you bring back SOAR?”

When Long Thread Media became the new owners of Spin Off, this was the second most frequent question we received (after “Will I get my magazine?”).

It’s the Season for a Mitt-along!

Please join us! You have nothing to lose but your frostbite.