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Once your spindle is filled with singles, what happens next? Here are some pros and cons of common methods.

This knitter set out to achieve a smooth color progression in her handspun yarn, using East Friesian fleece that she had dyed in two colorways and subsequently blended into six shades.

Working from a center-pull ball of yarn can make our lives easier. From hand-winding without a tool to three methods using a nøstepinne, you’ll be winding tidy center-pull balls in no time!

Take a deep dive into the techniques and traditions of the spindle—a favorite tool of the past and present.

The author’s quest to knit a wearable night sky resulted in a stunning shawl that netted first place at the Texas State Fair.

I discovered Spin Off about the same time I became the proud owner of my first spinning wheel and started producing copious amounts of handspun yarn. Where were you when you first read Spin Off?

Love to knit? Check out these tips and tools to help you spin the perfect yarn for your knitted projects.

Low-whorl drop spindles often have a simple, straight shaft without a hook to secure the yarn.

Learn the ins and outs of solar dyeing hemp and cotton fiber using Cushings dyes.

Carded wool cloud is famously forgiving to spin—woolen, worsted, and any drafting technique in between are all options to try.