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Full of It: 6 Ways to Rough-Finish Handspun Yarn
Fulling is a great way to make handspun yarn more durable. Here’s how to get the results you want.
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Kumihimo 101: Getting Started
A little bit of handspun yarn gets you big results with these easy braids.
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Plying Help! I’ve Spun a Singles in the Wrong Direction
We’ll show you how to diagnose and resolve one of the trickiest plying problems known to spinners: Opposing Plies.
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Balance: Spin Off Summer 2025
As spinners, we often strive for balanced yarn. In this summer’s issue, we explore how to find it, how to fix it, and when to ignore the “rules” entirely!
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Why Spin Merino and Flax Together?
Opposites attract in this unusual blend of protein and plant fibers.
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SOAR 2025: Meet Instructor Amelia Garripoli
Perfect your spindling skills with these SOAR classes.
Learn about the history of spinning frolics, and join or start one near you.
What is a Spinning Frolic? Social Spinning with Intent
Learn about the history of spinning frolics, and join or start one near you.
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The Spin Off Autumn Retreat 2025 is almost sold out—only a handful of spots remain.
“The venue for SOAR has changed over the years, but the quality and depth of teaching has always been excellent. The sharing by teachers and fellow students alike has made me a more confident teacher who’s able to solve problems. If you have never been to a SOAR event, you should add it to the top of your bucket list.” – Jeannine G. Learn more and get your ticket at https://spinoffretreat.com/ [🔗 linked in bio]
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Spin Off Summer 2025 Web Extras & Helpful Resources
Find links for web extras, subscriber-exclusive downloads, video resources, and more!
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How Should I Choose Storage Bobbins for Singles?
Your complete guide to choosing a storage bobbin and winder system.
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Deconstructing Cashmere: A Plyer’s Affordable Treasure Trove
There are things I do to cashmere that would make the faint of heart keel over.
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Be Kind, Rewind: Bobbin Winder to the Rescue
Discover the benefits of adding a bobbin winder to your spinning practice.
Read how one spinner rediscovers her roots with flax.
Linen Legacy: Tracing the History of Flax and its Enduring Impact
Read how one spinner rediscovers her roots with flax.
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Kumihimo Next Steps
Make your own marudai, learn a new braid pattern, and dive into the history of kumihimo braiding.
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What Do Yarn Numbers Mean? Weaving Yarns
Wonder what the numbers such as 5/3 or 2/20 mean in weaving yarn? Amy Tyler has the answers.