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

REVIEWS

SPINNERS’ TREATS

Spinning Arts, Education, and Economy in India

On Becoming a Handspinner During the Pandemic

The 2021 Spin Off Cowl-Along

Unwinding the Nøstepinne

Nøstepinner • This simple tool, long used to wind yarn into center-pull balls, continues to be made modern by woodworkers and handspinners. Add one (or two or three!) to your spinning toolkit and learn several winding styles with Heavenly Bresser on page 18.

Color Tools A Spinner Explores

Developing Your Color Skills

Hand-Ginning Cotton A Practical Guide

Spinning in Color for Pin-Loom Weaving

Stormy Seas Scarf

The Mighty Magnet A Supported Spindle Aid

Shaping Wood and Wool

Stranded Gradient Fingerless Mitts

Wraps Per Inch

Slow Prep Making the Most of Hog Island Fleece

The Sheep of Hog Island, Virginia

Spinning and the Sarakatsani

Wool and Wood Natural Storage Bobbin

How Much Yarn Will They Hold?

Lazy Kates Beginner Basics

Coming Full Circle A Golden Anniversary

GET EVERY ISSUE! • Handwoven, Spin Off, PieceWork, and Easy Weaving with Little Looms

Yes, Antique Spinning Wheels Do Talk