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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?

Devin’s Top 3 Spindles for Spinning Cotton

Cotton and other short-stapled fibers are traditionally spun on spindles that make long-draw spinning easy. Devin has three favorites to share, each from a different part of the globe.

Want more color control? Try spinning from the fold.

Keep your colors clear by controlling which color and part of the fiber you are drafting.

Pouches, Pockets, and Drawstring Bags: Cardboard Looms for Little Hands

Looking for a craft project for your child's first handspun yarn? Get them weaving on a homemade little loom!