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Your Finished Object: Manx Loaghtan Buttonbox Vest

See how one knitter used fiber from the unique breed known as Manx Loaghtan, spun entirely on a cross-arm spindle, for a beautiful vest of squishy fabric with great stitch definition.

Blending Colors at the Wheel

See Amy Tyler’s method of creating blended yarns by pre-drafting more than one color of roving together to produce interesting color variations.

Spindle Hook Alignment

Does your spindle seem out of balance? It might be your hook. Follow these simple steps for wobble-free spinning.

Sock Fiber Roundup: Fibers + Patterns!

There are many fibers and blends that are great for socks, and pairing fiber and sock type can help your socks last.

The Spinners of Timloukine

Meet the artisans behind the handspun rugs and socks in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco

Global Spindles You Should Know About

We love learning about spindles and their makers around the world. Read about a few of our favorites here!

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Spin Off Skill Guide: Supported Spindles

Learn several ways to add a leader, manage fibers, and ply off your spindles with this go-to guide.

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Full Spindle? 5 Ways to Unwind Your Singles

Once your spindle is filled with singles, what happens next? Here are some pros and cons of common methods.

Your Finished Object: Frasier Fir Socks

This knitter set out to achieve a smooth color progression in her handspun yarn, using East Friesian fleece that she had dyed in two colorways and subsequently blended into six shades.

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3 Ways to Wind a Center-Pull Ball on a Nøstepinne

Working from a center-pull ball of yarn can make our lives easier. From hand-winding without a tool to three methods using a nøstepinne, you’ll be winding tidy center-pull balls in no time!