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3 Spin Off Magazines That Changed My Handspun Yarn

I discovered Spin Off about the same time I became the proud owner of my first spinning wheel and started producing copious amounts of handspun yarn. Where were you when you first read Spin Off?

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Spin Off Skill Guide: Spinning for Knitting (with a Twist)

Love to knit? Check out these tips and tools to help you spin the perfect yarn for your knitted projects.

(Half) Hitch in Your Drop-Spindle Technique? Try Two Methods

Low-whorl drop spindles often have a simple, straight shaft without a hook to secure the yarn.

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Solar Dyeing: Try a New Dye Method for Your Plant Fiber

Learn the ins and outs of solar dyeing hemp and cotton fiber using Cushings dyes.

Roving Reporter: Spin Carded Wool Cloud Three Ways

Carded wool cloud is famously forgiving to spin—woolen, worsted, and any drafting technique in between are all options to try.

Combing Wool: Static Control

Spritzing a lubricant onto your locks of wool will make combing easier. Here are three recipes to try.

What’s On (or Off) Your Feet When You’re at the Spinning Wheel?

While you’re keeping your eyes on your drafting and your feet are treadling away at the spinning wheel, what’s on your feet?

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Ready for Texture? Try Garneting In This New Mini-Course

Learn how to spin luscious handspun textures using recycled bits of yarn, silk, and more!

Spin Off Submissions Summer 2025: Balance

Color balance, twist balance, spindle balance—spinners have balance on the brain. We want to hear your ideas!

Colorwork: Spin-Along 2024 Gallery

The 2024 spin-along prompted participants to incorporate colorwork in all its magnificent forms. See the resulting socks and mittens, sweaters and slippers—even a lovable sheep!