Spin Off magazine is turning 40! We’ll observe it officially with the Fall 2017 issue, but at this age, you should never wait to celebrate.
Spinning on a Great Wheel is something I haven’t tried yet, but spindle wheels seem to be making a comeback. For Norman Kennedy, they never went away.
Before I became a spinner, I knitted. I wasn’t prepared for how handspinning changes your life.
If fiber is your thing, a yearly pilgrimage to the local sheep and wool festival is a must! Attending the festival with limited funds?
Two-end knitting, also called twined knitting typically calls for Z-plied yarns and makes a great project for the knitter who spins.
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.
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.
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.
What is a Navajo-ply yarn? A Navajo ply (or chain ply) is a 3-ply yarn spun from one singles.
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.