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A Little Gift: Spin and Knit the Ultimate Icelandic Hiking Socks

As a thank you to our magazine subscribers, we’ve cooked up a special end-of-year bonus pattern to spin and knit this winter.

Spinning Wheels Old and New

What can vintage and antique spinning wheels tell us about spinners of the past and what they spun?

14 Enticing Projects to Make with Wool

Use your handspun to weave, knit, or stitch the hours away this winter.

3 Tips for Knitting Better Sweaters with Handspun Yarn

How can you improve the outcome of your knitted sweaters? Hint: It begins with proper yarn prep.

Dyeing with Buckthorn

After three summers of dyeing, researching, and experimenting with different parts of buckthorn shrubs, I was able to achieve a surprising range of colors on wool.

Natural Fibers Made Modern: Spin Off Winter 2025

We’re celebrating natural fibers in this winter’s Spin Off!

Alpaca for Life: Get a Herder’s View of the Andean Highlands

Meet Alipio Melo, a young Quechua man from a community high in the Andes, and hear—in his own words—about the joys and challenges of raising his beloved alpaca in the Peruvian highlands.

The Equinox Cowl: Perfect for Precious Handspun Leftovers

Transform leftover handspun into a stunning mobius cowl!

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Minor Key Mitts: Blending for the Northman Mittens

Kim McKenna continues the conversation on using value keys to create the perfect blend.