Kate Larson, editor of Farm & Fiber Knits, was the editor of Spin Off from from 2018–2025. She's excited to continue serving Spin Off as content editor. Kate teaches handspinning around the country and spends as many hours as life allows in the barn with her beloved flock of Border Leicesters.
Retreats let us step away from the world and be surrounded with fiber folk, immersed in learning, meeting, and making. Welcome, weavers!
Spinning for weaving is a hot topic, and one of our favorite spinner/weavers is John Mullarkey, who’s known for card weaving incredible silk bands, his clear and comfortable teaching, and good humor. Here are John’s top tips for spinning for bands.
If you’re on the go as summer turns to fall, your drop spindle can be the perfect companion.
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The Fall issue of Spin Off is here, and it’s time to create some new wooly warmth. Will you join us?
Join us as we celebrate all things carding—from handcards, drumcarders, and flick cards, to blending boards and more—to help you harness the power of fiber prep.
Fiber prep aficionado Kim McKenna says, “Yes, you can!” and she’s here to show you how.
Are you curious about natural dyeing but have yet to give it a try? We’d like to help you get started!
Did you know that many spinners head to SOAR without a spinning buddy? You might arrive at SOAR without fiber fellows, but you’ll have some by the time you leave!
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Mid-whorl spindles commonly called Akha spindles can be used as supported spindles, suspended spindles, or a bit of both. Let’s take a closer look!
We’re celebrating the wide world of knitting in this summer’s Spin Off!
