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Garneted Tweeds: Reusing Thrums for Eco-Friendly Palettes

Learn about garneting—the process of turning yarn back into fiber—using your thrums and leftover yarns.

Overdye and Natural-Colored Fibers

Spinners love working with dyed combed tops, most of which start out a shade of white or ecru. For richer, more complex colors, some artists like to overdye, or add dye over another color.

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Akha Spindles: What Is the “Right” Way to Spin?

Mid-whorl spindles commonly called Akha spindles can be used as supported spindles, suspended spindles, or a bit of both. Let’s take a closer look!

5 Tips to Keep Spinning Cool This Summer

Find ways to adapt your craft as the summer heats up.

Spin Off Submissions Summer 2024: Handspun Handknit

We’re celebrating the wide world of knitting in this summer’s Spin Off!

Portable Spinning Wheels: 4 Tips for Traveling with Your Wheel

One of the joys of handspinning is that you can take it with you. Spindles pack up easily, but sometimes you need something more substantial. You want a spinning wheel.

5 Reasons to Start Making Handmade Gifts in July

We’ve all heard of Christmas in July, but it really is the the perfect time to start planning and working on those handmade gifts.

Your Finished Object: Handspun Flock Jacket

A beloved handspun sweater turned out to be much too large, so this resourceful knitter felted, cut, and stitched until it became a beautiful lined jacket.

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Pin-Loom Palettes: John Mullarkey on Handspun Color

Ready to try spinning for a pin-loom project? John Mullarkey has key tips for you!

Ancient Sheep for Modern Spinners

What are primitive breeds? And why are they good for the modern spinner?