Watch as Emily Wohlscheid walks you through your first batt as you learn to use the drumcarder, then find even more resources for customizing your fiber-prep. Batts are just the beginning!
Everybody's got an opinion, but the verdict is clear—the more ways you know how to secure a drive band, the more options you have!
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In the Gulf Coast region of the southern United States lives a scrappy sheep with a history older than the oaks and pines that shade their pastures. Discover what makes this breed special.
Does it matter which way your diz faces? Do you need more than one? Discover diz best practices with real-life examples to help you improve your fiber-prep experience.
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With some basic shop tools, you can turn thorns from a menacing stand of trees—or other castoff wood—into an ancient fiber tool.
Find links for web extras, subscriber-exclusive downloads, video resources, and more!
As spinners, we rely on a range of tools to prepare and spin our yarn. Discover your next favorite tool or technique in this fall's issue!
Do the parts you love by hand and let the machine do the rest! Explore the basics of how a knitting machine works and discover a cool way to use it for complex projects.
Learn how to choose your fiber preparation with a knitting project in mind—here are some suggestions to get you started!
The Tour de Fleece may be done, but you’re just getting started! Keep your momentum with these tips.
A full-length shawl that can fit through a wedding ring? Read how this Alaska resident processed and spun qiviut and cashmere for this sensational surprise for her daughter.
This portable spinning tool isn't just for cotton! Watch as editor Kate Larson spins
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Blending boards offer lots of options. Find out why they’re this spinner’s desert-island prep tool.
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Learn tips for working with the queen of bast fibers—ramie—whether you’re spinning, knitting, weaving, or dyeing. Plus, discover how and why to blend ramie with other fibers.
