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Kate Larson’s Carding Wool FAQ

I found the carding methods that are best for my body, the fibers I use, and the variety of yarns I want to spin.

Emptying the Bucket: A Handspun Crochet Challenge

Down with the bucket list as Mary-Lyn Tebby conquers a self-made challenge.

Ancud Dolls Travel the World

The Chilean legacy of wool, and a doll who travels the world.

Fade to Black: Blending Shades Incrementally

A study in blending with black to create dimension in your fibers.

Uncoiling the Spiral of Gimp Yarns

Stefanie Johnson shares how plying two different diameters of singles affects the outcome.

Chalo Charkho Ramiye: A Contemporary Charkha Movement

Read about Avani Varia's book on the historical importance—and modern movement—of spinning on an Indian box charkha.

Handpainting Fiber

Exploring Food and Drink Dyes

Navajo-Churro Sheep and Shepherds: Meet the Rainbow Fiber Co-Op

Diné shepherds and ancestral flocks of Navajo-Churro sheep are weathering a pandemic and poor wool prices. You can help support a Diné-owned wool co-op organized to support flocks on the Navajo Nation.