Sheep are often misunderstood. As prey animals, often their best defense is inscrutability, memory, and behavior when sensing danger. There are a few common sheep myths that this ovine-besotted shepherd would just like to clear up.
Most spinners and spinning teachers are agreeable people, but it doesn’t mean that they always agree. Two famous spinning wheel makers once literally took a disagreement outside, although no blood was spilled.
Linda Ligon's surprising take on spinning tools: You may already have what you need, and it's closer than you think.
It’s a good time to be a sock knitter thanks to the endless variety of sock yarns available today!
Our opinionated list of favorite handspinning advice from authors over the last 4 decades—just don't ask them to agree.
To learn to spin, I tossed Jenna into the deep end and sat her down in front of a spinning wheel before teaching her on a spindle.
This usually results in skeins of handspun yarn that I love, but I need to find just the right project to fit the gauge and yardage.
A well-skirted sheep’s fleece that has been raised with a handspinner in mind saves precious time in preparation, so that we can get to the good part—spinning! But do you know the true cost of a sheep’s fleece?
