Latest Blog Posts

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!

wool from different breeds of sheep demonstrating different lengths of fiber

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.