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When you are plying and one bobbin runs out, how do you add a new one? It depends! Check out our pros and cons for several methods.
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There are plenty of rules when it comes to knitting cables, and most of them can be broken—except two.
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In the Gulf Coast region of the southern United States lives a scrappy sheep with a history older than the oaks and pines that shade their pastures. Discover what makes this breed special.
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With some basic shop tools, you can turn thorns from a menacing stand of trees—or other castoff wood—into an ancient fiber tool.
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Blending boards offer lots of options. Find out why they’re this spinner’s desert-island prep tool.
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Learn tips for working with the queen of bast fibers—ramie—whether you’re spinning, knitting, weaving, or dyeing. Plus, discover how and why to blend ramie with other fibers.
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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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Try this high-impact, no-fuss way to make textured locks shine.
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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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Learn how to spin luscious handspun textures using recycled bits of yarn, silk, and more!