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Your Finished Object: “Sheep to Shawl” Sontag

Learn about an inspirational sheep-to-shawl project that this dedicated spinner can now check off of her bucket list.

Wish You Were Here: Happenings at SOAR 2023

See what spinners and weavers—from novice to more advanced and everyone in between—have been up to at our 40th anniversary SOAR event!

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On a Roll with Pseudorolags

Surprise! You don’t need a blending board in order to make colorful rolags! Learn to make “pseudorolags” with these helpful tips. Plus, a bonus project to make for subscribers to Spin Off!

A Hero of the Spinning World

In this charming interview, Jim Bateman and Linda Ligon reminisce about Rick and Marge Reeves and Rick’s last walnut Saxony wheel.

Spin Off Submissions Fall 2024: Spindle and Spinner

Calling all spindle-lovers! Share your tips, techniques, and historical deep-dives with Spin Off.

Five Felting Projects to “Fall” in Love With

The same properties that turn wool into yarn make felting possible. Explore needlefelting with five sweet projects to make this fall.

Seven Drafting Techniques to Explore

As spinners our goal is to be able to control the spin so we get the type of yarn we want every time, which starts with how we are drafting the fiber. Jeannine Bakriges shows us seven methods of drafting; how many of them do you use?

Leafy Inspiration: Shawls to Share

Autumn is the perfect time to spin for a cozy shawl project to knit now or well into the winter season. These two beautiful fall-themed shawls will give you just the nudge you need.

Llanwenog Wool and the Madder Matter: Natural Dyeing

Kate shares her notes on spinning and dyeing Llanwenog wool.

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How to Knit with Art Yarn

Learn how to incorporate your handspun art yarns into your knitting with these expert tips—plus knit a darling purse!