Spinning wool

Spinners have been experimenting with different fibers for centuries. Whether you’re working with luxurious fibers to spin like silk or practical spinning fiber like Corriedale wool, there’s a material for every level and project. This guide breaks down everything from animal to plant-based fibers so you can choose the best spinning fiber for your next …

Excited to embark your spinning adventures, but not sure where to start? This post has everything you need to know when learning how to spin yarn.

New to spinning yarn? There are various factors that will help to achieve a consistent handspun yarn, which we will discuss today.

How to wash wool in eight easy steps, straight from the sheep to your spinning wheel. Washing wool is an easy skill, to help you use the best local fleece.

By Amelia © February 25, 2011 Wow! Madrona Fiber Arts Festival was a hoot! But more on that at the end... Last summer, I was contacted by a tapestry weaver about spinning some "3 ply yarn" for her. In fact, the yarn she wanted mimiced in handspun was Paternayan's, which has 3 strands or fingering-weight 2-ply loosely twisted together. And, her plan was to separate them to color-blend (tapestry weaving is so cool!) There was to be 10 pounds of fiber to be spun, from local sheep, locally dyed…

Spinning the wool, Sovana, Tuscany, Italy - Cuboimages photo agency

By Benjamin Krudwig

So you just got a spinning wheel! How excited are you right now? Let’s get you spinning and learn how to spin on a spinning wheel for absolute beginners! I know you probably want to dive right in and start spinning up that lovely fluffy fiber that will become your first yarn, but if you follow these simple steps, you will avoid frustration and have a better idea of how to troubleshoot any problems that may arise. Stick with me and soon you will be spinning amazing yarn!

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Carol Ann Rak Designs makes and sells hand made clothing and accessories out of hand spun, hand knit, hand woven and hand dyed wool, kid mohair, tussah silk, alpaca, making wearable art

When you hold a floof of fiber in your hands you can get a little overwhelmed with all the possibilities. There are so many different spinning and plying techniques to try and there's only so much time in the day. That's why I decided to share my 3 favorite go-to techniques for those days when

How to spin your own yarn in the Fleece to Fabric Class! Join the waitlist to be notified when enrollment is open. Learn how to take a sheep's fleece and turn it into yarn in this helpful knitting course. Visit for easy knitting beginner tips. Learn the art of spinning yarn, knitting and hand dyeing. Exclusive knitting free patterns, spinning wool tutorials, crafts, yarn projects, fiber art and DIY ideas.

Ewethful Fiber Mill | Yarn on Instagram: "As a wool processor I always want my handspinning clients to know that there is generally an end of the fiber that spins better. This applies to wool top, roving and even batts! So when you start a new spin, try spinning from both ends! #handspinning #spinningwheel #spinningwool #spinningyarn #Woollife #woolworker #howyarnismade #yarnspirations"

Learn how to make wool batts on a drum carter. Make blended fiber on a drum carter. 3 different ways to make wool batts! Visit for easy knitting beginner tips. The art of spinning yarn, knitting and hand dyeing. Exclusive knitting free patterns, spinning wool tutorials, crafts, yarn projects, fiber art and DIY ideas.

So you bought a stunning fleece at the fiber festival, and you DON’T want to wait months for a mill to clean and process it? You really can do this yourself, and it’s not as daunting a…

Do you find yourself with a lot of wool but you don't know how to use it? We provide you with plenty of alternative uses for wool around the homestead.

Want to try spinning? Drop spindles are a great way to start!