Spin-Off

You’ll discover helpful techniques that are designed to help everyone, from the beginning spinner to the most advanced. Learn how to dye your own fibers, plying basics, fiber preparation and combining colored fibers to make novelty yarns. Plus great patterns to show off your handspun yarns.

EDITOR’S LETTER

Spin-Off • Vol. XLVIII No. 2 Summer 2024

AUDIOBOOK ROUNDUP • We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite fiber-related audiobooks. Audiobook versions may be available through the publisher listed, from your favorite audiobook app, or at your local library.

ON THE GO

Jessica Schwab and Anna Hosick-Kalahan • Owners, Skagit Woolen Works Mount Vernon, Washington

Beginner Basics • How I Wind a Cop on My Supported Spindle

Spincushion for Supported Spindles

The Science of Suspended Spindles

Considering Cops • Wind On for Speed and Spin

Spinning Medieval-Style • With Handspindle and Distaff

Threads from Vanished Spindles • Reconstructing an Ancient Spinning Tradition

Takli, Charkha, Khadi • Spindle-Spun Yarns in Indian Textiles

Colorful Cotton Singles • Woven Stripes, Checks, and More

Arm’s-Length Spinning or Single-Shuttle Plaid

Beginner Basics • How Much Yarn Fits on a Spindle?

Socks Fit for a Spinner

Dealgan Travels • A Scottish Spinning Tradition Today

Turkish Spindles • An Ode to Slow Yarn

Fulled Messenger Bag

ON THE WEB