Alpaca Wool: A Misnomer
How many times have you heard someone selling their alpaca wool? Or touting their alpaca wool scarf? The only problem is, it isn’t wool.
Author Archive for: mcondon0512
Entries by Meagan Condon
SCENE: Upcoming in the Community
Ply strives to bring together the global spinning community and give a voice to spinners everywhere. Is there an upcoming event you’d like to share? Do you have or know of a new product, fiber, or tool you think the community should know about? If so, fill out this form!
The Secret to Silk Is in Your Hands
The secret to spinning silk is in your hands… literally.
Meet the Team: Karen Robinson
Over the next few months, we will be interviewing and featuring members of the PLY team here on the blog!
A Spinner’s Spreadsheet
While spinning need not be heavily mathematical, in some situations math can be helpful. If you are math-averse, having these calculations in a reference spreadsheet can be a big help.
Spooky Spins & Handspun Horror
Enjoy these 3 creepy and fibery micro-stories that will strike fear into any spinner’s heart. Happy Halloween!
Three Tips for Making Consistent Yarn
Maybe you’ve just learned how to spin and now you are struggling to create consistent yarn. Or perhaps you’ve been spinning for a long time and are ready to refine your technique. These tips will help you create a more consistent yarn.
