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Roving Reporter: Spinning and Plying for Twined Knitting

Two-end knitting, also called twined knitting typically calls for Z-plied yarns and makes a great project for the knitter who spins.

Roving Reporter: 3 Tips for Practicing Mindfulness Through Spinning

Mindfulness is a word oft used in our modern day-to-day lives. To me, cultivating mindfulness is simply learning to be more present and aware.

8 Things I Hate About Spinning Yarn

Don’t get me wrong—I love spinning yarn. But like children and Christmas, spinning can make even the most devoted enthusiast a bit sour some days.

Ply Yarn eBook: From Plying on a Drop Spindle to a Wheel

Learn a free spinning technique today! The How to Ply Yarn eBook will teach you everything from plying on a Drop Spindle to creating plied yarn on a wheel.

Yarn Profile: Navajo Ply

What is a Navajo-ply yarn? A Navajo ply (or chain ply) is a 3-ply yarn spun from one singles.

Ode to Pin-drafted Roving

Pin-drafted roving is one of my favorite preparations because it’s a balance between the bouncy, lively feel of roving and the smooth consistency of combed top.

Signs You May Be a Spinning Geek

We think spinning geeks are great every day, but on July 13 take particular pride in your passion.

Father’s Day Is for Cloth

On Father’s Day, I remember how I learned about cloth from my dad.

When Spinning Hits a Few Bumps in the Road

My friend and colleague Elizabeth Prose kindly gave up a Saturday morning to teach me the basics of spinning and using a wheel, and after just an hour I was hooked.

Kate’s Toolbox: Knitting with Handspun Yarns

This year I taught a class that doesn’t appear on my roster very often: Knitting with Handspun Yarns.