Kate Larson

Kate Larson


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Natural Fibers Made Modern: Spin Off Winter 2025

We’re celebrating natural fibers in this winter’s Spin Off!

Soft Stripes: A Spinner’s Recipe for Self-Striping Yarn

Kate describes her technique for creating a 3-ply crêpe yarn that’s self striping, resulting in a unifying effect in her finished knitted garment.

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Skill Guide: Make Do and Mend, Spinners’ Style

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.

Spin Off Submissions Fall 2025: Prep by Hand

Preparing fiber “by hand” often relies on our trusty tools. Combs, hackles, flickers, and beyond—tell us what’s in your toolbox.

Kate Larson and the Secret Language of Norwegian Mittens

Norwegian mittens and gloves are a fun challenge for spinners, knitters, and even embroiderers.

Roving Reporter: A Predrafting Alternative for Spinning Fiber

Some spinners swear by predrafting spinning fiber. Kate experimented with a hybrid method to loosen the fibers without actual drafting. How did it work out?

Sock Fiber Roundup: Fibers + Patterns!

There are many fibers and blends that are great for socks, and pairing fiber and sock type can help your socks last.

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Full Spindle? 5 Ways to Unwind Your Singles

Once your spindle is filled with singles, what happens next? Here are some pros and cons of common methods.

Spindle and Spinner: Spin Off Fall 2024

Take a deep dive into the techniques and traditions of the spindle—a favorite tool of the past and present.

3 Spin Off Magazines That Changed My Handspun Yarn

I discovered Spin Off about the same time I became the proud owner of my first spinning wheel and started producing copious amounts of handspun yarn. Where were you when you first read Spin Off?

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