Nålbinding is the craft of making a textile from loops of yarn; it is a craft for mavericks. Learn it, and you’ll be forever free from the tyranny of patterns and rules.
Beginning her flock with Romney and fine wools, a shepherd finds she likes to keep strong wools in the mix.
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We’ve taken a little bit of the work out of the quest to find a perfect wheel.
Are you challenged by cotton spinning? Improving your fiber preparation can make all the difference.
Part of the mindful act of charkha spinning for me is slowly winding my singles into a tidy spindle cop.
By popular demand, Martha shares her choose-your-own-adventure method for knitting her crescent shawl.
How does adding silky llama fibers to your blends affect the outcome of your yarn?
How you treat your cotton can affect its color over time.