As a teacher and author, Stephenie Gaustad expanded our understanding of yarn and welcomed new handspinners with skill and joy. Spin Off joins her many students and colleagues in remembering her at work and play.
Want to dive deeper into color theory? This is the place to start!
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Get a designer’s tips for spinning and knitting a handspun sweater to show off the design details.
Simple knitting patterns offer lots of versatility for customization. Read this quick guide before starting an Equinox Cowl to match your yarn's gauge with the cowl style you want.
Start and finish a Pacing Pullover in one sitting, and benefit from the mindfulness this project brings.
I am excited to see how spinners interpret this year’s theme for the 2025 Spin Off spin-along. I have a few ideas myself. What will you make?
Which tools are necessary for a beginning spinner, and which ones are just nice to have? Longtime spinner Devin Helmen lists the must-have tools for the beginner’s tool kit.
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Seven or even eight plies creates magical depth in handspun, with help from the "laziest kate."
In Part 2 of our series, we introduce you to two more outstanding fiber artists who are contributing to the spinning revival in Quebec.
