Weaving

Is trying a new craft on your list of New Year’s resolutions? See what the Spin Off team wants to try in the months ahead. One of these techniques just might pique your interest as well!

Season 11, Episode 2: From cool, slippery clay to warm, textured spinning, Charan’s explorations in handwork lead him in fresh directions.

Learn to add dimension to your spinning and weaving with differential shrinkage—plus get a bonus article and pattern!

Follow a seven-year labor of love as one man spun and wove his way through years of tragedy and loss, magic and healing—all documented in an enchanting film.

Follow these mending tips for handspinners and you’ll be able to patch a hole in a favorite sweater or pair of socks in no time.

After decades inventing and innovating spinning and weaving equipment, Jan Louët says that his favorite is the one he hasn’t released yet.

Handspinner Jeannine Glaves discusses the different ways she spins natural fibers for warp-faced band weaving.

Season 10, Episode 5: From importing a new breed of sheep to developing her own dye method to developing local products, shepherd Nanne Kennedy cultivates a uniquely Maine farm and flock.

Tried your hand at spinning cotton, but not sure what to make? Check out this inspiring collection of swoon-worthy cotton projects to weave, knit, and crochet.

How do different yarn structures impact your pin-loom squares? See Madeline’s inspiring samples and get weaving this summer.