Kate Larson

Kate Larson


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Depth of Shade: Spin Off Spring 2024

Our annual deep dive into color explores blending, plying, dyeing, and more.

3 Simple Tips to Achieve Balanced Yarn

Do twisted, curling handspun skeins make you break out in a cold sweat? Don’t fret! It may all come out in the wash.

Devin Helmen and a Clever Wrist Distaff

Ready to build your drop-spindle skills? Devin’s all-new spindle video course has launched. See the trailer and get Rita Buchanan’s distaff pattern!

Spin Off Submissions Winter 2025: Natural Fibers Made Modern

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

What is Shaniko Wool? A Spinner’s Taste Test

American wool grown in the West and processed in the East: Let’s give two combed tops a spin.

Deep Roots, Natural Fibers: Spin Off Winter 2024

Our Winter issue gets to the heart of handspinning, exploring how natural fibers connect global communities.

Spin Off Submissions Fall 2024: Spindle and Spinner

Calling all spindle-lovers! Share your tips, techniques, and historical deep-dives with Spin Off.

Llanwenog Wool and the Madder Matter: Natural Dyeing

Kate shares her notes on spinning and dyeing Llanwenog wool.

Llanwenog Wool and the Madder Matter

Learn all about this medium-sized breed of sheep that originated in Wales.

Find Your Fiber Folk at Weave Together with Handwoven

Retreats let us step away from the world and be surrounded with fiber folk, immersed in learning, meeting, and making. Welcome, weavers!

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