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Keeping Tunis Sheep

With distinctive red faces and versatile fleeces, American Tunis sheep have a long, vital, still-growing American history.

Nothing Says Love Like Sheep’s Wool!

This Valentine’s Day (or any day) say you love someone with sheep’s wool!

Fiber Festivals in the New Normal

Getting ready for your first wool festival or weaving conference in a while? Here's what might be different, the same . . . or maybe better.

Make Cables Pop: Spin the Best Yarn for Knitting Cables

Melanie Smith explores how different handspun yarns behave when knitting cables.

Nahuala Spinning

In this classic Spin Off article from 1978, the authors describe an unusual method of spinning and plying in the outdoors, as demonstrated by a pair of shepherds they encountered during a Guatemalan Folk Art Tour.

Spinning for Winter Cheer: A New Spin-Along

Looking for a winter pick-me-up and doable project that connects with other spinners? We have been, too.

Color Tools, Part 1: A Spinner Explores

Add depth and complexity to your spinning by learning to see the ways in which colors interact.

Snarled Marls? Judith Will Smooth Your Path with This Quick Tip

Spinning marled yarns can be tricky. Judith MacKenzie will show you how to keep your drafting in tip-top shape in her new silk spinning course.

Productive Spindle Spinning: Yes, You Can!

A handspindle can be more efficient and faster than a wheel. For instance, in good hands, a takli can reach 10,000 RPM, which far outstrips a treadle wheel. And the takli isn’t the only “roadrunner”—there are lots of “speed demon spindles” available.

Keeping it Together: The Spin Off Tote-Along!

Grab your fiber and spinning tool of choice as we open the year with a new project.