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A Gift from Laurel: My First Handspun Shawl

In the Fall 2012 issue of Spin Off, Joanna Johnson shared a simple, quick knit and the story of a special gift from her then ten-year-old daughter.

Never-Ending Blending: An Experimental Method of Sequencing Batts

With a drumcarder and some fiber, Susan experiments with the colorful possibilities of blends.

Mercerized Wool: Enhanced Luster and Hand

Mercerized wool has a silky luster, the softness of cashmere, and takes dye beautifully.

A Tale of Three Bamboos

Not all bamboo fibers available to handspinners are processed in the same way. Maggie Casey explores how regenerated bamboo, bast bamboo, and carbonized bamboo spin and knit up.

How to Make Videos for YouTube

Sharing handspinning techniques has never been easier! Denise offers tips for making your own YouTube videos.

Flicking and Combing Painted Locks

Planning a handspun, Fair Isle knitting project? In the Spring 2012 issue of Spin Off, Kate shared her tips for preparing dyed, wool locks for a smooth, worsted-style yarn.

Bast Basics: Get to Know Flax and Hemp Fibers

Curious about spinning bast fibers, such as flax and hemp, but don’t know where to begin? Devin offers tips for getting started.

Spin Off Call for Submissions Fall 2021: Accessorize Your Accessories

In the Spin Off Fall 2021 issue, we will explore the little tools that enhance our spinning practice. Tell us what accessories you can’t spin without!

A Spinner’s Survival Kit

Having the right tool for the job is essential, especially when you're on the road. Here are some spinning tools you won't want to leave home without!

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Woolly Basket

Every tool deserves a home. What better way to corral your fiber gadgets than in a handspun, handknitted basket? This project recipe from the Summer 2020 issue adapts easily to your own yarn and storage needs. Make a flock of them in different breeds!