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A Natural Dye Roadmap: Adapting Fred Gerber’s Method for Modern Dyers

Gerber’s out-of-print resources are highly coveted by today’s natural dyers. Find some of his works in the Spin Off Library.

Cross-Lacing: Learn to Control Your Wheel’s Uptake

If you’re a fast treadler, learn how cross-lacing can help you slow down your uptake.

Long Thread Podcast: Sally Fox

Season 9, Episode 2: With curiosity about the potential for organic agriculture and perseverance in the face of formidable skeptics, the founder of Vreseis and Foxfibre continues to transform our understanding of cotton.

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Spinning Cedar: Tlingit Weaver Lily Hope

Lily is an artist and educator passionate about sharing Chilkat and Ravenstail weaving near and far—including at this year’s SOAR.

Remembering Priscilla Gibson-Roberts

Revisit some of Priscilla's many Spin Off articles published across three decades.

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Yes, You Can “Break” Acid Dyes

Learn an easy way to get complex dye effects using just one acid-dye color!

The Most Surprising Natural Fiber You Can Spin Yourself

So who first thought of nettles as natural fiber?

Mixing It Up with Natural-Color Cottons

Read all about the author’s explorations into natural color cottons and the creation of a handwoven gamp from green, brown, and white slivers.

Finnish Woven Waves: Hannele Köngäs Explores High-Twist Yarns

Find out how Finnish weaver Hannele Köngäs combines Finnish wool, traditional textile inspiration, and the power of twist to create three-dimensional cloth that dances and moves and is as light as it is drapey.

Knitting Traditions from Around the World: One Woman’s Quest

Irene Waggener’s global travels inspire her spinning and knitting classes—including at this year’s SOAR event—her patterns, and even a book!

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Acid Dyes: Step By Step with Mary Berry

Whether you are new to acid dyes or just curious to see another experienced dyer at work, Mary’s step-by-step instructions are a great way to peek into her Texas dyeing studio.

Depth of Shade: Spin Off Spring 2024

Our annual deep dive into color explores blending, plying, dyeing, and more.

Dyeing Resources for the Beginner Dyer

Are you interested in dyeing your handspun yarn or fiber but need some beginner resources to help you follow along? We’ve gathered a few of our favorite resources to help you get started.

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