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
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LETTERS
Creating a Digital Dye Notebook
The Long Thread: Knit, Knot, Stitch, Weave, Loop, Twist
Natural Palettes: Inspiration from Plant-Based Color
WITH THE GRAIN
ASTRAL REFLECTIONS
Virtual Field Trips at Red Rope Farm
A Room of My Own
YOUR FINISHED OBJECT
Overshot Pattern Sweater
Building a Spinner’s Toolbox • Skills, Mentors, and Community
Tips for Becoming a Spinning Mentor
Sliding Hooks and Textile Heritage
H2Whoa! Water Quality and Successful Wool Scouring
Mary’s Master Scouring Method
Wool Combing & the Importance of Planking
For Better Blending, Accessorize!
Cut and Sew Handspun Jersey
Clematis Lace
Blue Revival
Crocheted Peddler’s Pack
What Is Romanian Cord?
Spinning Strong Wools
Mini Mill & Spinner • A Custom Collaboration
Tips for Working with a Mill on Custom Projects
Handspun Cloister Hood
Spin Off • Retail Shop Directory
Miranda Mims • Archivist and Curator