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Exploring Three-Ply Fractal Yarns

Create complex and interesting colors when you take your fractal spinning to the next level.

A Whorl-less Wonder: The Traditional Scottish Spindle

Most new handspinners start with a drop spindle, but spindles soon multiply in the quest to produce a variety of yarns. So what sets the Scottish spindle apart? Its mobility.

Spinning Giant Nettle in the Himalayas

Harvesting and processing this prickly plant is labor intensive. In the Himalayan village of Sikles, the whole community pitches in.

Llama Fiber: A Realm of Possibilities

There's more to these camelids than you might think; what a variety!

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Spin Off Submissions Spring 2026: Intentional and Intuitive Color

Our annual color issue is back—we'd love to hear your ideas!

Spinning in the Himalayas, Part 2: Spinner and Charkha

While shepherds tend to sheep in high-altitude Nepali pastures, artisans in the lower-altitude rural villages spin the wool for weaving using a homemade spindle wheel they call a charkha or rad.

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Water, Washing, and Dyes: How H2O Leads the Way to Color Success

Don't ignore this "make or break" ingredient that's vital to successfully dyeing and caring for your hand-dyed fibers.

Spinning in the Himalayas, Part 1: Shepherd, Sheep, and Wool Prep

Journey above 14,000 feet with a Peace Corps volunteer to learn about Himalayan sheep, goats, and spinning.

How Do You Spring Clean Your Spinning Wheel (or Spindle)?

Whether you spin on a spindle or a wheel, spinning tools are significant investments. Here’s how to keep them in good working order.

Troubleshoot Your Takli Spindle

A takli spindle is an amazing travel companion. These small supported spindles will fit in your coat pocket and can provide hours of blissful spinning.

Long Thread Podcast: Robin Lynde, Meridian Jacobs

Season 11, Episode 8: Like most shepherds, Robin Lynde has her hands full. But few flocks have as many horns and spots as her Jacobs.

A Weekend at the Carolina Fiber Fest

Spring has sprung, and fiber festivals are starting to bloom!

Kate Larson’s Carding Wool FAQ

I found the carding methods that are best for my body, the fibers I use, and the variety of yarns I want to spin.

Colorways: Spin Off Spring 2025

The Spring issue of Spin Off is dedicated to colorways, palettes, and the pursuit of that shade you can't live without.

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