From Fiber to Skein: The Making of a Handspun Yarn
Back in 2010, during a brief time when I was co-owner of a knitting shop, a simple flyer from a local sheep farmer posted on the shop bulletin board changed the direction of my creative life. It was for a workshop on dyeing fiber and spinning yarn. I signed up right away and spent a wonderful weekend with like-minded...
The Beauty and Value of Handspun Yarn
In a world filled with mass-produced textiles, handspun yarn offers something rare: individuality. Every skein of handspun yarn carries the mark of the maker, the character of the fiber, and the rhythm of the spinning wheel or spindle. Unlike commercial yarns that are engineered for uniformity, handspun yarn...
