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Expert Tips for Spinning and Plying Silk

Working with silk? Take your skills up a notch with these handy resources.

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Skill Guide: Working with Silk Hankies

There's more than one way to spin a hankie! We've gathered some expert advice, tips, and projects to inspire your silk spinning.

A Spinner’s Tussie Mussie: Preparing Eri Silk Sliver

Learn how to manage fine, slippery eri silk for more control during spinning, and you’ll enjoy the resulting handspun with a lovely soft hand, excellent drape, and exquisite luster.

Your Guide to Silk with Karen Selk

In her quest to understand all aspects of silk, Karen Selk has focused her life’s journey on both the lustrous fibers and the communities that produce it. This 5-part mini-series taps into her decades of experience and enduring love for all things silk.

Snarled Marls? Judith Will Smooth Your Path with This Quick Tip

Spinning marled yarns can be tricky. Judith MacKenzie will show you how to keep your drafting in tip-top shape in her new silk spinning course.

Five Things You May Have Missed from Spin Off this Year

A quick look back at some of our favorites from 2021.

My Three Favorite Lessons from Watching Judith Spin Silk

Build your spinning skills with Judith MacKenzie’s new video course on unusual silks.

A Lustrous Treasure: Silk in Mexico

Read about the fascinating history of silk arriving in the Americas.

Blending for Beauty: Part 2

See what Devin made with the wool and silk blend they spun in Part 1 of the series.

Five Fanciful Favorites from Silk

A roundup of favorite articles and projects using silk. Number five may surprise you!