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Wool in School: Creativity, Heritage, and Hands-on Learning
/in Community/by Meagan CondonThe Wool in School project, based in Ireland and founded by fiber artist and educator Lorna McCormack, is a fantastic program that brings the story of wool into classrooms. It is all about connecting students to nature, tradition, and wool as a renewable material. One of the main offerings of the program is the Wool2Ewe […]
It’s a Wrap! Tour de Fleece 2025
/in Community/by Meagan CondonAs the 2025 Tour de Fleece (otherwise known as TdF) draws to a close in a few days, spinners from around the world will reflect on the past three weeks of creativity, camaraderie, and craftsmanship. I hope they all have a chance to take a breath! The event, which runs parallel to the Tour de […]
Dizzing Three Ways
/in Tips/by Meagan CondonI am an incredibly lazy spinner. If I can do it without digging the specialized tool out of storage for it, I will! Sometimes that makes more work for myself, though I don’t like to admit it. For the longest time, I would create roving or top without a diz, just drafting it out with […]
The Goldilocks Problem: Staple Length Matters
/in We couldn't fit it in the print issue!/by Meagan CondonStaple length—the average length of individual fibers in a fiber preparation—is one of the most important characteristics to consider when preparing and spinning fiber by hand with a worsted technique. Whether you’re spinning Merino or a longwool like Wensleydale, understanding staple length helps you to control your drafting technique and create the yarn you intend. […]
Knitting Patterns for Handspun Yarn
/in News/by Karen RobinsonAlthough you can use handspun yarn in almost any knitting pattern, sometimes there are patterns that work better than others for handspun. This is especially true if you have limited yardage, have any inconsistencies in the yarn, or aren’t sure about what gauge you should be aiming for. With those ideas in mind, finding patterns […]