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What to Make with Handspun Art Yarn (FAQ)

What to Make with Handspun Art Yarn (FAQ)

by Dayna Mankowski / THISyarn Understanding the properties and characteristics of a yarn can help guide you to a project.   Fiber Content: this may not always be listed on an...
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Practical Guide to Spinning Cotton & Hemp by Stephanie Gaustad (Book Review)

Practical Guide to Spinning Cotton & Hemp by Stephanie Gaustad (Book Review)

The first yarn I ever tried to spin was cotton, and it was miserable.  I had no idea what I was doing.  All I knew is that I didn't have...
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Sheep and Wool Festival Highlights (Craftsy Blog)

Sheep and Wool Festival Highlights (Craftsy Blog)

Most sheep and wool festivals take place in the spring and fall during shearing time. I enjoy visiting them with my family, getting inspired for new projects, shopping for fleeces,...
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How to spin an Art Batt (Craftsy Blog)

How to spin an Art Batt (Craftsy Blog)

Every batt is one-of-a-kind, and the method you use to spin them will affect the look of your handspun yarn and completed knit or crochet project. In this post, we’ll explore three different methods for spinning a...
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Spinning Pet Fur (Craftsy Blog)

Spinning Pet Fur (Craftsy Blog)

I have received many emails from pet owners who are looking for someone to spin their pet’s fur into yarn, so here are some resources...
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Tips for Corespinning (Craftsy Blog)

Tips for Corespinning (Craftsy Blog)

The core you use determines the inner personality of the yarn you spin. You can use many unique types of cores: elastic thread for a stretchy yarn, craft wire for a sculptural yarn, cotton crochet thread for...
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Shopping for Wool (Craftsy Blog)

Shopping for Wool (Craftsy Blog)

One of the best ways to spin yarn on a budget and support local family farms is to buy raw fleece for spinning. Instead of paying several dollars per ounce, you may pay about...
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Selling yarn at your Local Yarn Store (Craftsy Blog)

Selling yarn at your Local Yarn Store (Craftsy Blog)

Yarn shops often love featuring local artists and unique yarns, and some will even host a afternoon or evening where you can bring your wheel and spin yarn for customers to watch and learn...
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Choosing a Drum Carder (Craftsy Blog)

Choosing a Drum Carder (Craftsy Blog)

A drum carder is a big investment for many spinners, and with all the options out there it's overwhelming to try to decide what carder is the best choice for you.
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What to make with felted wool (Craftsy Blog)

What to make with felted wool (Craftsy Blog)

After some brainstorming I came up with some possible ideas to upcycle felted fleece (or top, or roving). Click Here to Read More.
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PLY Magazine SILK Issue (Press)

PLY Magazine SILK Issue (Press)

Jacey Boggs asked me to write a spinning tutorial for PLY Magazine's Spring 2014 issue on Silk last winter, and I really enjoyed coming up with this unique tutorial using a multiplicity of...
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Getting out of a Color Rut (Craftsy Blog)

Getting out of a Color Rut (Craftsy Blog)

Here are some ideas for getting you out of that color rut and into a world of new creative possibilities! Click here to Read More...
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10-Yard Projects for Handspun (FAQ)

10-Yard Projects for Handspun (FAQ)

One of the questions I get asked the most is, "What can you do with such a small skein of art yarn?"  With many spinners now learning how to spin...
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Practical Guide to Spinning Silk by Sara Lamb (Book Review)

Practical Guide to Spinning Silk by Sara Lamb (Book Review)

The Practical Spinners Guide to Silk is a great companion to your spinning library and includes the varieties and properties of silk, processing silk, blending silk, spinning silk, dyeing silk, and...
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Writing Patterns for Handspun (Craftsy Blog)

Writing Patterns for Handspun (Craftsy Blog)

If you’re a spinner of art yarns, you’ve probably been asked a hundred times, “What do you make with it?” Or perhaps you are a knitter who loves designing patterns for beautiful yarn but can use a little more guidance...
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Spinning Wheel Maintenance Tips (Craftsy Blog)

Spinning Wheel Maintenance Tips (Craftsy Blog)

As you’re using a spinning wheel, you might forget about the routine maintenance it requires. A spinning wheel is a big investment, and taking proper care of it will ensure...
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About Longwool (Craftsy Blog)

About Longwool (Craftsy Blog)

Longwool sheep produce long-stapled wool that is wonderful to spin and popular among hand spinners. Click to read more...
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The Difference between Top & Roving (Craftsy Blog)

The Difference between Top & Roving (Craftsy Blog)

I've been really enjoying writing blogs for Craftsy!  Click to read more about how to tell the difference between Top & Roving.
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