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Deeper Shades: Modifying Dyed Fibers with Tannin and Iron

Modify the color of your dyed fibers by adding iron and tannin post-dye.

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Skill Guide: Working with Silk Hankies

There's more than one way to spin a hankie! We've gathered some expert advice, tips, and projects to inspire your silk spinning.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Must-Make Colorwork Projects to Spin and Knit

Get ready for this year’s Spin-Along with this collection of brilliant colorwork projects to spin and knit!

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Food and Drink Dyes Can Yield Complex Colors?

These Queen of Diamond socks are brilliant, not only in their deep, rich color but also in their conception and toe-up construction. See how the author dyed, spun, and knitted this stunning pair, plus get the pattern!

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Pretty in Pink Handspun Scarf

If you are a spinner who has balls of leftover yarn lying around, why not use them in your weaving? This little painterly scarf was inspired by a piece of vintage fabric Sally saw online.

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Blending Ratios: Experimenting with Nepps, Noils, and More

How much recycled sari silk do you need to create a pop of color? Does a pinch of Angelina lead to a glitter-bomb batt? Riley takes a deep dive into carding ratios.

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A Little Gift: Small Change Scarf

As 2023 comes to a close, our wish is that you give yourself permission to play and time to use your handspun! As a thank you to our subscribers—and a nudge to use some precious leftovers or spin some fresh color—we have released a bonus knitting pattern.