Weaving


Las Golondrinas: Santa Fe's Living History Museum

What began as a rest stop along the Camino Real is now a living history museum where visitors can learn about sheep shearing, spinning and weaving, and caring for a dye garden, plus see first-hand what life was like on the frontier.

Artist Spotlight: Lynda Teller Pete

This well-known fifth-generation Navajo weaver serves as an ambassador for her culture and traditions, carrying her family’s textile heritage forward.

Seven Things to Love about Handspun Cowls

Find out why cowls make a great handspun project, and download our new eBook, 7 Cowls to Spin, Make & Give from Spin Off, to find a pattern perfect for your yarn. 

New Year’s Spinning Resolutions and Realities

A healthy spinning plan for the new year!

What is a bouclé yarn?

Sarah Anderson offers tips for spinning this textured yarn.

New Twists on Old Fibers: Spider Silk

In this excerpt from “New Twists on Old Fibers,” Christina Pappas considers spider silk from historic and modern perspectives.

Ideas for Using Your Handspun Cotton Yarn

So you’ve gotten the hang of spinning cotton on a charkha. Now what? Take some inspiration from a few of our favorite projects and explore easy dyeing ideas to create beautiful color!

A Spinning Charkha Made of Legos

Who knew that Lego fun can be had by adults, too?

Roving Reporter: Tips for a Tidy Charkha Cop

Part of the mindful act of charkha spinning for me is slowly winding my singles into a tidy spindle cop.

Spinning Fleece & Waulking the Waulk with Norman Kennedy

I find Norman Kennedy’s video workshop From Wool to Waulking: Spinning Fiber & Creating Cloth so refreshing.