Handspinning

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This lens will point you towards the best books, blogs, fiber sources and inspiration for handspinners. Its lensmaster, Shannon Okey, is the author of Spin To Knit (Interweave Press -- October 2006) as well as the Knitgrrl learn-to-knit books for teens and tweens.

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Six skeins sampler by milele

Six skeins sampler

more teals 2ply detail by milele

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Plying ball by milele

Plying ball

More teals 2ply all done by milele

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One Row Handspun Scarf (Yarn Harlot) by >>>WonderMike<<<

One Row Handspun Sca...

One Row Handspun Scarf (Yarn Harlot) by >>>WonderMike<<<

One Row Handspun Sca...

One Row Handspun Scarf (Yarn Harlot) by >>>WonderMike<<<

One Row Handspun Sca...

One Row Handspun Scarf (Yarn Harlot) by >>>WonderMike<<<

One Row Handspun Sca...

fiber teaser by Nessa Land

fiber teaser

Great Stuff on Amazon 

The Alden Amos Big Book of Handspinning: Being a Compendium of Information, Advice, and Opinion on the Noble Art and Craft

THE definitive book, once you've learned the basics. I learn something new every time I pick it up.

Amazon Price: $26.37 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

The Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook: Dyeing, Painting, Spinning, Designing, Knitting

Contains my favorite learn-to-dye techniques and info on spindle spinning.

Amazon Price: $14.21 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Homespun, Handknit: Caps, Socks, Mittens & Gloves

Excellent patterns that use handspun yarn.

Amazon Price: (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Handspun Revolution

Fans of Lexi Boeger's unique yarns (pluckyfluff.com) will want to check out her book on the unorthodox, creative techniques she uses.

Amazon Price: (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Spin to Knit: The Knitter's Guide to Making Yarn

Want to learn to spin and/or use handspun yarn in your patterns? Check out Spin To Knit!

Amazon Price: $16.46 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Links 

Elaine Benfatto
Instructions for making and using a wrist distaff and a shaft for a handspindle, categorized links, descriptions of antique tools, and pictures of various projects.
Spinners' and Weavers' Housecleaning Pages
For the exchange of things related to spinning and weaving -- tools, equipment and raw fiber from home-raised animals.
The Spinning Wheel Sleuth
Periodical devoted to spinning wheels and related tools
Spinning Wheel FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about spinning wheels, along with build-one-yourself instructions and resources.
Insects that Damage Wool
Description, habits, and treatment of clothes moths and carpet beetles.
Spin Off
A magazine devoted to all aspects of spinning. The site includes indexes of back issues and subscription information. Also other Interweave Press spinning information.
Northeast Handspinners Association
Dedicated to the art and craft of handspinning in northeast US. Events calendar, information on The Gathering sponsored conference.
Modern History Sourcebook: The Loss of Woollen Spinning, 1794
Social observations on the loss of woollen spinning as a cottage industry in 1794
HJS Studio
Fiber artist Holly Schaltz teaches contemporary interpretations of handspinning and handweaving. Includes class information, teacher biography and description of her process.
An Tir: Spinners Guild
Group of spinners operating in the context of the Society for Creative Anachronism. History, bibliography.
Jytte Piggott's Handspun Wool
Pictures of sheep, handspun and dyed woollen yarn and knitted sweaters from Scoraig, Scotland.
Spinning Loft
A teaching facility dedicated to the promotion of fiber arts. Information about classes, recommended equipment, and events at the farm.
The Joy of Handspinning
Basic information for spinners about technique, wheels, spindles and fibers.
Spinning Studio
Dorothy makes handspun yarn, knitting kits and offers spinning lessons.
Chiengora Chic
All about how to spin dog hair, which breeds can be used and the results that can be achieved.
Black Sheep Newsletter
A quarterly for sheep growers and fiber enthusiasts. Table of contents of current issues, subscriptions, books and back issues.
Company of the Silver Spindle
A Guild operating within the Society for Creative Anachronism. Photo gallery, glossary of terms and a list if spinning deities.
Handspinners
An online magazine for natural fiber producers, artists and consumers. Features articles on artists, production and marketing.
Patsy Zawistoski
Teacher and author offering information on her workshops, videos for sale, and online help.
How to spin coiled yarn
Pippi Knee socks teaches you how to spin supercoil yarn -- very cool!
Spin to Knit
Book page for Spin to Knit

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