Handspinning

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