Plying


Save Your Leftover Singles for Inspired Spiral Plies

Let your leftover singles be your plying muse for growth, creativity, and more spinning fun!

Her Handspun Habit: Drop-Spindle Plying for Larger Hanks

Does a drop spindle limit the size of a plied skein? Find tips and tricks for maximizing your skein’s yardage, no matter your spindle size!

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Plying Help: 4 Ways to Splice Your Singles

When you are plying and one bobbin runs out, how do you add a new one? It depends! Check out our pros and cons for several methods.

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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.

Plying Help! I’ve Spun a Singles in the Wrong Direction

We’ll show you how to diagnose and resolve one of the trickiest plying problems known to spinners: Opposing Plies.

Plying Yarn: How to Ply Yarn the Simple Way

Learning to ply yarn is easier than you think with these step-by-step spinning instructions. Plus, find out the best ways to store your yarn and more with our FREE eBook!

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Can I Spin an 8-Ply Yarn Without Cabling?

Seven or even eight plies creates magical depth in handspun, with help from the "laziest kate."

10 Things You Should Try This Year

Is trying a new craft on your list of New Year’s resolutions? See what the Spin Off team wants to try in the months ahead. One of these techniques just might pique your interest as well!

Lazy Kate . . . or Clever Kate? A Spinner’s Best Friend

Learn all about the types and uses of this necessary tool for plying your handspun yarn.

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Expert Tips for Spinning and Plying Silk

Working with silk? Take your skills up a notch with these handy resources.