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A Swatch for a Shepherd

Occasionally I let people know that I am interested in fleeces. What follows can be delightful for everyone.

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Pacing Pullovers: Small Sweaters for Hard Times

When spinning for a full-sized sweater isn’t an option, I’ve found it equally satisfying to work on a really small one, such as these sweet miniature sweaters.

5 Tips for Planning and Hosting a Spin-along

Organizing a spin-along is easier than you may think, and it can be a wonderful way to build your own fiber community.

Technically Speaking: Twists Per Inch

If we ever want to re-create our yarns or describe them to others, it’s important that we can record a yarn’s twist properties in a meaningful way.

Berta’s Flax Brings Spinners Together

With a share of precious vintage flax, Devin has a kinship with spinners worldwide—and the chance to spin some extraordinary fiber.

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The Study in Pink Scarf

Make your own avocado-dyed, ikat-style scarf—no complex treadling or weaving patterns required. Based on traditional ikat resist-dyeing techniques, a modern, geometric design gets revealed in this soft and striking scarf.

Your Finished Object: Epic Jacket

A handspinner sets a goal to challenge herself, and the result is a stunning handspun, handwoven jacket, featuring cabled yarns.

Be Kind, Rewind: Bobbin Winder to the Rescue

Discover the benefits of adding a bobbin winder to your spinning practice.

Sister Proprietors: Provisions Kenya

Meet a two sisters on a mission is to find local craftspeople who share their passion for the natural fiber arts and reinvigorate this important trade.

The Art and Science of Twist: Spin Off Summer 2021

Explore one of the core elements of spinning—twist—in the Summer 2021 issue. Like many things in life, twist is more complicated than it seems.