Merino is one of the most popular wools for a variety of fiber arts. What makes these sheep so special?
Devin Helmen’s tips for not getting overwhelmed when shopping for fleece at festivals.
Every spinner should know this trick! Learn how to cross-lace your flier to save your hands.
Kim McKenna shares her process for creating and tracking the rich blends developed for her new Spin Off pattern, the Ancient Earth Shawl.
Spring and our new issue delight with a fresh take on color!
Katrina explores how twist direction can affect crochet based on handedness.
With some planning, yarn dyers—and spinners—can create beautiful sock yarns with distinct stripe patterns.
Spinning yarn shouldn’t be painful, and being sidelined by a handspinning injury takes precious time away from our favorite craft. Physical therapist and spinner Mary Egbert suggests a few hand exercises to help keep our time at the wheel ache-free.
Right-handed vs. left-handed. Should that influence whether your flyer should be on the right or left?
