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Can You Spin Milkweed Silk and Cottonwood Fluff?

When we see bits of fluff on the breeze, we spinners inevitably wonder if it will spin. The answers might surprise you.

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Blended Plies: An Unexpected Way to Spin a Braid

Watch our newest free braid lesson, then see how the technique works with three different approaches.

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Spin Big & Lofty Yarns with Maggie Casey

Find tips and a video for spinning the lightweight yet bulky yarn of your dreams.

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Humbugs, Barber Poles, and Marls: Understanding How Color Blends in Your Yarn

Watch our newest braid lesson, then untangle some terms and techniques for blending color in your handspun yarn.

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Renewing Spindle Hooks

A bent hook isn’t the end of your spindle!

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Skill Guide: Fractal Spinning + Free Video

Watch our newest free braid lesson, then take your fractal spinning to the next level to create complex and interesting colors.

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Acadian Brown Cotton: Spinning a Living History

Discover how a search for community led one spinner to discover the deep historical roots of Acadian brown cotton—and how it continues build local connections today.

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How Do You Spin a Braid? Try a Shuffled Palette!

Join us as we explore five ways to prep and spin a braid, and how to pair handspinning techniques with these beautiful, dyed fibers.