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Three Tips for Spinning Chunky Yarn

You may hear that after the beginning stages of spinning, it’s almost impossible to recreate the chunky yarn you made when starting out.

Break the Rules! Spinning with Joy

What if most theories you’d heard about spinning were wrong?

Cashmere Fiber Is Not Like Chocolate or Red Wine

Cashmere fiber is just as sensuous and delightful as chocolate mousse and fine wine, but you should definitely not save it for last.

Siblings in Fiber: 11 Sisters and Brothers in My Fiber Family

Today is Sisters Day which made me start thinking about who I consider my fiber family.

Spinning Binge

We like to say that spinning is meditative—but should we say mesmerizing?

How to Buy a Crossbred Sheep Fleece

In “Bluefaced Leicester Crossbred Wool” from Spin Off Fall 2016, Carol explains what to look for in a crossbred sheep fleece.

The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Weaving Tapestry with Handspun

Working on Easy Weaving with Little Looms, I’ve been eyeing my little I-loom and dreaming of weaving tapestry with handspun.

Roving Reporter Reviews: Andean Spinning

Some videos have a special place in my library; Andean Spinning is one of them.