Which tools are necessary for a beginning spinner, and which ones are just nice to have? Longtime spinner Devin Helmen lists the must-have tools for the beginner’s tool kit.
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Seven or even eight plies creates magical depth in handspun, with help from the "laziest kate."
In Part 2 of our series, we introduce you to two more outstanding fiber artists who are contributing to the spinning revival in Quebec.
One of the challenges—and beauties—of choosing to crochet or knit with handspun yarn is that it’s not quite the same as commercial yarn. Using some basic math, you can convert almost any pattern to work with your handspun.
Stretch your skills by trying something new with this year’s spin-along.
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You spend all your time spinning the perfect yarn, but how do you go from bobbin to skein without having a tangled mess?
Discover why Therese considers spinning and knitting her own goats’ cashmere to be a creative love affair.
Save the date for SOAR 2025, Spin Off’s annual autumn retreat, coming October 12–17.
The Electric Eel Wheel Fold is already spinning up plenty of excitement!