Spin Off, 1982 Digital Edition

"The sixth annual edition of Spin Off features a section on handspun coverlets, angora fiber, elements of yarn structure, dyes, and more.

Table of Contents:

• Spinning in the Abbey by Brother Mark Liggett, OFM
• “Union” Dyes and Another Look At a “Rainbow” Pot by Susan Henrikson
• The Grandaddy of Sheep-To-Shawls
• Spin Off Book of World Records
• Wonnnderful Socks
• Swatch Competition
• 1983 Creative Caps Contest
• Coverlets—A Spinner’s Challenge
• Granny’s Coverlet (or how do you tell if your coverlet’s real?) by Carol Strickler
• Weaving A Coverlet by Marge Rohrer
• From Canada to China and Back Again with Edna Blackburn
• Early Home Textile Production in Chautauqua County, New York by Ann Fahnestock
• Heirlooms Don’t Just Happen by Barbara Staines
• The Shepherds of Glenmore by Jude Burkhauser
• Sheep to Shawl: A Wonderful Show by Natali Steinberg
• Angora: A Spinner’s Delight by Miranda Howard
• Elements of Yarn Structure by Celia Quinn
• Dyes for Handspuns: Fiber to Yarn by Anne Bliss
• Dyeing Mohair and the Random Effect by Barbara Russell
• Designer Yarn—A Use For Acid Dyes by Martha Omer

Departments:

• Behind the Wheel by Anne Bliss
• Index to Spin·Off, Vol. 5
• In Review: The Woolcraft Book by Sharon Alderman
• Product News
• Supplier’s Directory

Handspun Treasures:

• Mohair Afghan/Great Shawl by Kathryn Ross Chastant
• Child’s Windcheater by Stephanie Reekie
• Girl’s Vest by Miranda Howard
• Silk & Cotton Shirt by Robin Daugherty
• Crazy Gloves by Judy Dugan
• Wool Blanket by Elaine Gonny
• Cotton Skirt & Blouse by Helen Mosely Gant