The art & craft of spinning yarn
Celebrate the world of spinning with this issue dedicated to spinning local! From meeting fiber animals and the people who raise them to learning to create colorful yarns, learn about what makes handspinning such a special craft.
In this issue of Spin Off, discover new corners of the world of
handspinning! Find the best wool fleece using tips from expert Beth
Smith. Visit with a Navajo family and learn about their way of making
yarn, from raising sheep to weaving. Does spinning wheel configuration
confound you? Learn whether one treadle or two is best for you and
discover whether a flyer should fall left, right, or center.
Spin and knit two original designs: a textured poncho by Melanie Smith
and a lofty lace scarf by Catrina Frost. You’ll also find six
how-to-spin articles and eight fascinating features. This issue covers
Balkan-style spindle spinning using a distaff, breaking in handcards and
finding and spinning local fiber.
You will also discover the heritage of Acadian brown cotton, learn how
to spin a yarn perfect for cables that pop, and find out how to
coordinate your handpainted fibers to create one-of-a-kind color
combinations. Plus, if you’ve ever dreamed of starting your own fiber
business, you’ll want to see how one family went from backyard ranch to
small-scale fiber company.
Features include:
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How to Spin Balkan-Style with a Distaff by Bruce
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Engebretson with Norman Kennedy
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The Best Handcards Ever by Andrea Mielke Shroer
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A Navajo Weaving Family by Jennifer Bauman
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Fleece Sleuthing by Beth Smith
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The Continuous Thread by Susan Clotfelter
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Spin for Cables by Melanie Smith
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A Sweater from My Backyard by Cindy Craft
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Spin Weave Wear by Deborah McQueen Coder
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A Spinning Sabbatical by Katja Szarafinski
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Youth in Fiber Arts by Jennifer Green
- Language
- English
- Format
- Magazine
- Publisher
- Interweave Press
Interweave GmbH
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