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5 Tips for Sharing the Fiber Love on Valentine’s Day (Or Any Day)

No need to wait for a holiday—spread the joy of spinning and making all year long!

Decoding the Mystery of the Rolag, the Puni, and the Rolag-Puni

What do you call the little rolls of fiber that you pull off handcards, a blending board, or even a drumcarder? Not any word you’ll find in a typical dictionary.

A New Spin-Along: From Delicate to Bold, Hand-Worked Lace is for Everyone

Join us for this year’s spin-along! Challenge yourself to create lace you love—fragile and fine, bold and bulky, or anything in between.

Kick Up Your Heels! An Introduction to Kick Spindles

A spinning wheel without treadles? How does this work?

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A Spinner’s Take on Pantone’s Color of the Year: Viva Magenta

Experiment with natural or acid dyes to re-create this vibrant hue by dyeing your own version.

Spin Off Submissions Winter 2024: Deep Roots, Natural Fibers

Our Winter issue gets to the heart of handspinning, exploring how natural fibers connect global communities. Share your article and project ideas with Spin Off!

Getting to Know Ewe: Columbia Sheep and Their Wool

Kate’s first fiber love: Columbia sheep.

New Year’s Spinning Resolutions and Realities

A healthy spinning plan for the new year!

Carding Cloth: What tpi does the best job?

Spinning tools are a big investment. Handcards, drumcarders, flick carders, and blending boards all use carding cloth, a toothed material, to open and blend fibers.

A Little Gift: Delightful Mittens to Knit

Snuggle in with your fiber and a collection of cozy patterns.