Spin Off Fall 2019
Find your desert island tool in the Fall 2019 issue of Spin Off!
Explore the spinning tools our community cannot do without. From taking a whirl with a supported spindle to finding the blending board or drumcarder to suit your needs, we’ve got the scoop. Grab a seat and discover how sitting in the appropriately sized chair can make time at the wheel more comfortable. Build a spindle kate from a cardboard box. But there’s more to spinning than just tools—let’s not forget the yarn. Learn the S and Z of yarns spun for of twined knitting. Turn an invasive weed into a rainbow of color. Plus, get four patterns to knit and crochet using your handspun yarn. This issue features:
- First Steps in Charkha Spinning
- Low-Whorl Love: Versatile and Productive Spindles
- Twist Analysis: Twined Knitting
- Supported Spindles: Pairing Fiber & Tool
- Simple Spindle Kate
- Tulle & Tools for Blending Boards
- Blending Tool Roundup
- Drumcarder & Diz: Creating a Marled Roving
- Dyeing with Buckthorn
Projects
30 Heartwarming Mitts
By Josefin Waltin
Get ready for cold weather by knitting these toasty mitts with Z-plied handspun yarn.
66 Rainbow Fish Infinity Scarf
By Stefanie Johnson
Inspired by shiny fish scales, this project weaves colorful handspun yarn through knitted stitches to create silky texture.
76 Mixlace Wrap
By Denise Lavoie, Handspun version by Elizabeth Prose
Grab your hook! This mix of lace motifs and bouncy handspun will keep you on your toes.
88 Beacon Shawl
By Megi Burcl, Handspun version by Kate Larson
The perfect pattern for gradient lovers and the fiber curious.
New items
-
Spin Off Winter 2025
Regular price $9.99 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Handwoven Winter 2024
Regular price $9.99 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
PieceWork Winter 2024
Regular price $9.99 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Easy Weaving with Little Looms Winter 2024
Regular price $14.99 USDRegular priceUnit price per