Spin Off, Summer 1988 Digital Edition

Explore wool and silk in this issue. Learn about Merino, have a look at Icelandic sheep, and discover some great silk blends. Plus, find sections on dyeing and an informative article on plying.

Table of Contents:

• Know Your Sheep Breeds: Merino by Linda Berry Walker
• Baby Soft Merino by Linda Berry Walker
• Dye Crossword by Stephenie Gaustad
• Sampling by Jane Fournier
• Spin Wrap Technique by Maggie Glossop
• Handspun Gallery
• Dye Tricks
• Using Your Handspun Yarns for Weaving by Rita Buchanan
• Sharlea Fiber by Patricia Emerick
• Tension and Plying by Brucie Adams
• Icelandic Sheep by Stefania Sveinbjarnardottir-Dignum
• The New Silk Blends by Florence Feldman-Wood
• Broomstick Crochet

Departments:

• Advertisers' Index
• Calendar
• Classified Ads
• Editor's Desk
• Letters
• News Clips
• Product News
• Spinning Guild News & Views
• Tips & Techniques
• Video News

Columns:

• Ask Ms. Spinster about balanced two-ply yarns by Patsy Zawistoski
• Fiber Reviews

Projects:

• Angora Vest by Karin Claus
• Teal Vest by Margaret Perl
• Trillium Pullover by Margaret Perl