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First Steps in Charkha Spinning

In India, the term charkha refers to spinning wheels large and small, and the term is now used more broadly to describe driven-spindle wheels from other regions as well.

A Practical Guide to Ginning Cotton by Hand

A handspinner who is passionate about spinning cotton shares two methods for ginning cotton by hand.

What No One Told Me about Bobbin Winders

Great spinners advised me to use a bobbin to rewind my bobbins before plying. There were a few things they forgot to mention.

Wool, Hair, and Kemp: What’s in a Fleece?

Known for her expertise in sheep breeds and fleece, Deborah Robson puts individual wool fibers under the microscope.

Discover a New Color Wheel: Color Blending for Spinners

Spinners love blending colors, but what happens when you use an inkjet printer for inspiration?

Drop-Spindle Spinning

Want to try spinning? Drop spindles are a great way to start!

Her Handspun Habit: Plying Yarn From Spindles (Part II)

Debbie Held is back to discuss the how-to portion of the plying process, or what to do after winding off.

Handspun Mittens from the Mitten State

I live in the northwest corner of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Winters are long here. Handspun mittens, therefore, are essential winter wear.

Her Handspun Habit: How to Ply Yarn from Spindles (Part I)

The number one question people ask when I’m using a handspindle: “how do you go about plying singles yarns from the spindles?”