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Stick It in Your Ear: Your Body as Spinning Tool

Linda Ligon's surprising take on spinning tools: You may already have what you need, and it's closer than you think.

A Rare Breed: Manx Loaghtan Boot Socks to Knit

It’s a good time to be a sock knitter thanks to the endless variety of sock yarns available today!

40 Handspinning Tips About Fiber from 40 Years of Spin Off

Our opinionated list of favorite handspinning advice from authors over the last 4 decades—just don't ask them to agree.

Spinner on a Mission: Why Every Fiber Lover Needs to Learn to Spin

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.

Roving Reporter: The 3 Things You Need to Knit with Handspun Yarn

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.

What’s True Cost of a Sheep’s Fleece?

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?

Three Tips for Plying Yarn

Here are three reasons why—and three ways to do it better.

Monster Battle: 4 Ways to Combat A Wool Moth Invasion

Guarding your stash from a wool moth invasion doesn’t have to be a monstrous battle.