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Why is My Handspun So Heavy?

Understanding grist is just the beginning! Learn how one spinner used Patsy Zawistoski's course to make a light and airy replica of a favorite millspun yarn—and how you can do it too.

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Textured Yarn Tutorial: Adding Locks as an Intermittent Third Ply

Try this high-impact, no-fuss way to make textured locks shine.

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Piece Dyeing: It’s Never Over

Looking for a great way to use up oddball skeins? See how one spinner knitted a shawl from bits of handspun, then overdyed it for a cohesive look!

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Ready for Texture? Try Garneting In This New Mini-Course

Learn how to spin luscious handspun textures using recycled bits of yarn, silk, and more!

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Something from Nothing: Making Cordage from the Garden

Learn how to twist cordage, plus find two projects for your garden cordage!

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Kumihimo Next Steps

Make your own marudai, learn a new braid pattern, and dive into the history of kumihimo braiding.

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Full of It: 6 Ways to Rough-Finish Handspun Yarn

Fulling is a great way to make handspun yarn more durable for knit and crochet projects. Here’s how to get the results you want.

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Not Sure How to Spin Your Braid? Start Here!

Stretch your stash and your skills with this video and pattern pair.

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Exploring Three-Ply Fractal Yarns

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