Carding is a process of brushing clean fibers over opposing sets of short wire teeth to open and separate the fibers into a uniform mass to open, separate, and straighten the fibers.
When I count sheep at night, I count off Targhee, Columbia, Montadale . . . and wind up in rare sheep breeds such as Manx Loaghtan and Dorset Down.
Mining handspinning tips from 145 back issues of Spin Off proved to be no small task! Check out these nuggets of fiber wisdom.
I often talk about a spinner’s path or fiber journey. My experience is like walking the lovely paths at the John C. Campbell Folk School.
Sip-n-knit gatherings have become increasingly popular as we look for more ways to create community and connect with other knitters offline.
If you love wool, you’ve probably read about sheep breeds that were developed by crossing other purebred sheep. These are sometimes called composite breeds.
Amelia Garripoli is passionate about supported spindle spinning, particularly the Tibetan supported spindle spinning. Get great tips & tricks in her newest video.
Looking to start spinning yarn? Our free How to Use and How to Choose a Spinning Wheel eBook tells you how to use, troubleshoot and choose a spinning wheel.
Learn everything you need to know about drop spindle spinning in this FREE spinning eBook that includes detailed instructions and more.