Recent


Twistin’ the Night Away

Take a peek at what one spinner has been up to during the 2025 spin-along!

Subscriber Exclusive

Exploring Three-Ply Fractal Yarns

Create complex and interesting colors when you take your fractal spinning to the next level.

A Whorl-less Wonder: The Traditional Scottish Spindle

Most new handspinners start with a drop spindle, but spindles soon multiply in the quest to produce a variety of yarns. So what sets the Scottish spindle apart? Its mobility.

Spinning Giant Nettle in the Himalayas

Harvesting and processing this prickly plant is labor intensive. In the Himalayan village of Sikles, the whole community pitches in.

Llama Fiber: A Realm of Possibilities

There's more to these camelids than you might think; what a variety!

Spin Off Submissions Spring 2026: Intentional and Intuitive Color

Our annual color issue is back—we'd love to hear your ideas!

Subscriber Exclusive

Spinning in the Himalayas, Part 2: Spinner and Charkha

While shepherds tend to sheep in high-altitude Nepali pastures, artisans in the lower-altitude rural villages spin the wool for weaving using a homemade spindle wheel they call a charkha or rad.

All Access Exclusive

Water, Washing, and Dyes: How H2O Leads the Way to Color Success

Don't ignore this "make or break" ingredient that's vital to successfully dyeing and caring for your hand-dyed fibers.

Subscriber Exclusive

Spinning in the Himalayas, Part 1: Shepherd, Sheep, and Wool Prep

Journey above 14,000 feet with a Peace Corps volunteer to learn about Himalayan sheep, goats, and spinning.

How Do You Spring Clean Your Spinning Wheel (or Spindle)?

Whether you spin on a spindle or a wheel, spinning tools are significant investments. Here’s how to keep them in good working order.