Handspinning is the craft of creating yarn from fiber, by drawing the fibers out while twisting them. It can by accomplished using a spinning wheel treadled by foot or by hand, or using a drop or support spindle or even more primitive means.
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This page was last updated on September 25th, 2008
This page was last updated on September 25th, 2008
Handspinning (from Textiles)
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Modern History Sourcebook: The Loss of Woollen Spinning, 1794
Social observations on the loss of woollen spinning as a cottage industry in 1794
Spinning Wheel FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about spinning wheels, along with build-one-yourself instructions and resources.
Chiengora Chic
All about how to spin dog hair, which breeds can be used and the results that can be achieved.
Spinners' and Weavers' Housecleaning Pages
For the exchange of things related to spinning and weaving -- tools, equipment and raw fiber from home-raised animals.
Ifanwy Fiber Works
Photographs of Shetland sheepdogs along with gifts and items produced from their fur.
PatsyZ the Hand Spinning Guru
Accomplished teacher and author Patsy Zawistoski offers information on her workshops, videos for sale, and online help.
Insects that Damage Wool
Description, habits, and treatment of clothes moths and carpet beetles.
Spinning Studio
Dorothy makes handspun yarn, knitting kits and offers spinning lessons.
The Joy of Handspinning
Basic information for spinners about technique, wheels, spindles and fibers.
Spinning Loft
A teaching facility dedicated to the promotion of fiber arts. Information about classes, recommended equipment, and events at the farm.
Spin Off
A magazine devoted to all aspects of spinning. The site includes indexes of back issues and subscription information. Also other Interweave Press spinning information.
The Spinning Wheel Sleuth
Periodical devoted to spinning wheels and related tools
An Tir: Spinners Guild
Group of spinners operating in the context of the Society for Creative Anachronism. History, bibliography.
Elaine Benfatto
Instructions for making and using a wrist distaff and a shaft for a handspindle, categorized links, descriptions of antique tools, and pictures of various projects.
Jytte Piggott's Handspun Wool
Pictures of sheep, handspun and dyed woollen yarn and knitted sweaters from Scoraig, Scotland.
Black Sheep Newsletter
A quarterly for sheep growers and fiber enthusiasts. Table of contents of current issues, subscriptions, books and back issues.
HJS Studio
Fiber artist Holly Schaltz teaches contemporary interpretations of handspinning and handweaving. Includes class information, teacher biography and description of her process.
Northeast Handspinners Association
Dedicated to the art and craft of handspinning in northeast US. Events calendar, information on The Gathering sponsored conference.
Social observations on the loss of woollen spinning as a cottage industry in 1794
Frequently Asked Questions about spinning wheels, along with build-one-yourself instructions and resources.
All about how to spin dog hair, which breeds can be used and the results that can be achieved.
For the exchange of things related to spinning and weaving -- tools, equipment and raw fiber from home-raised animals.
Photographs of Shetland sheepdogs along with gifts and items produced from their fur.
Accomplished teacher and author Patsy Zawistoski offers information on her workshops, videos for sale, and online help.
Description, habits, and treatment of clothes moths and carpet beetles.
Dorothy makes handspun yarn, knitting kits and offers spinning lessons.
Basic information for spinners about technique, wheels, spindles and fibers.
A teaching facility dedicated to the promotion of fiber arts. Information about classes, recommended equipment, and events at the farm.
A magazine devoted to all aspects of spinning. The site includes indexes of back issues and subscription information. Also other Interweave Press spinning information.
Periodical devoted to spinning wheels and related tools
Group of spinners operating in the context of the Society for Creative Anachronism. History, bibliography.
Instructions for making and using a wrist distaff and a shaft for a handspindle, categorized links, descriptions of antique tools, and pictures of various projects.
Pictures of sheep, handspun and dyed woollen yarn and knitted sweaters from Scoraig, Scotland.
A quarterly for sheep growers and fiber enthusiasts. Table of contents of current issues, subscriptions, books and back issues.
Fiber artist Holly Schaltz teaches contemporary interpretations of handspinning and handweaving. Includes class information, teacher biography and description of her process.
Dedicated to the art and craft of handspinning in northeast US. Events calendar, information on The Gathering sponsored conference.
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