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Spinning Slub-Free Cashmere on the Charkha

This portable spinning tool isn't just for cotton! Watch as editor Kate Larson spins

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Why Choose a Blending Board If I Already Have a Drumcarder?

Blending boards offer lots of options. Find out why they’re this spinner’s desert-island prep tool.

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Ramie: Blending, Plying, and Natural Dyeing

Learn tips for working with the queen of bast fibers—ramie—whether you’re spinning, knitting, weaving, or dyeing. Plus, discover how and why to blend ramie with other fibers.

With a Twist: Spin-Along 2025 Gallery

Revel in this diverse range of projects as the 2025 spin-along participants interpreted the theme With a Twist.

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Why is My Handspun So Heavy?

Understanding grist is just the beginning! Learn how one spinner used Patsy Zawistoski's course to make a light and airy replica of a favorite millspun yarn—and how you can do it too.

Beginner Basics: Making Slubs & Removing Them, Too

Whether you make them on purpose, or want to remove them from your spinning, understanding how slubs form can make you a better spinner.

SOAR 2025: Meet Instructor Julia Gomez

Learn about the history of colcha embroidery and give it a try at this year's SOAR.

5 Tips to Spin the Tour de Fleece Injury-Free

With the Tour de Fleece in full swing, here are some thoughts about rider safety and avoiding injury.

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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.

Travel Spindles for Tour de Fleece: 3 Things to Know

Supported spindles keep you spinning, even when you’re on the go.