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Hand spinning Information - All Fiber Arts | |
| Interesting potpourri of facts and useful information about handspinning and weaving yarns and techniques: plying, twist, tension, chemistry of fibres, fleece and different handspinning methods | ||
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Hand Spinning Information | ||
| Charkha Spinning Information about and suppliers of charkha spinning. | ||
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Dolly's Sweater The sweater knit from Dolly, the cloned sheep. | ||
| A Yarn Tells a Story A 3 metre piece of yarn tells of Norse explorations | ||
| Fibre Information A collection of useful knowledge about various fibres and their characteristics. | ||
| Spinning Wheels | ||
 Kromski spinning wheel | ||
| Handspun Hats A free hat knitting pattern using handspun yarns. | ||
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Handspun Merino Socks | ||
| Dog Hair Spinning Information about spinning dog hair or chiengora. | ||
| Spinning Info **NEW** | ||
| How to Spin a Cabled Yarn You can easily spin wonderful novelty yarns by cabling any plied yarns together. | ||
| How Your Spinning Wheel Spins How you can control the twist and tension on your wheel. | ||
| Scotch Tension - How Your Spinning Wheel Spins How the scotch tension and brake work on your spinning wheel. | ||
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Pop Goes the Weasel | ||
| McMorran Balance A McMorran Balance is a useful tool for figuring out how much yarn you have left. | ||
Drop Spindle Spinning - You Tube | ||
| Mudchute Farm Did you know that Mudchute Farm in the heart of London has many rare breeds of sheep?
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| Renaissance Faire A handspinning demonstration at a Renaissance Faire. | ||
| Seed Stitch Hat I knit this hat using handspun Corriedale rovingand machine felted it. | ||
| Selecting a Fleece for Handspinning Some things to consider when you are selecting a fleece for your handspun project. | ||
Spider Silk | ||
| Spinning Equipment A photo gallery of old spinning equipment found at the Science Museum in London. | ||
| Spinning Pet Fur Is spinning your pet's fur illegal in New Jersey? | ||
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Turkish Spindle - Product Review | ||
| Verulamium A visit to Verulamium to see ancient Roman spindles, artifacts and other archaeological textile finds. | ||
| Woollen and Worsted Yarns Wool yarns can be classified as either woollen or worsted. | ||
| Woolly Dogs Wool dogs were bred by the First Nations people of the Pacific northwest and used for weaving blankets. | ||
| Spinning and Weaving Tips Helpful tips submitted by our members. | ||
| Fleece Video This video clip shows some things to consider when selecting a fleece for handspinning and compares the Romney and Cheviot fleece.
Handspinning Techniques - How to Join the Yarn
Handspinning Techniques - Semi-Worsted Spinning
Handspinning Techniques - TPI and Wheel Ratios
Handspinning Techniques - Crimp and Twist | ||
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CBC Radio - Ken Cavanagh - Jan. 7/03
Certificate of Excellence in Handspinning
Fiber Equipment Barterpage Tips
How to use a Drop Spindle
Nostepinde Instructions A handspinning demonstration at a Renaissance Faire.
Sheep Breeds Swap
Spinning Wheel Sleuth: FAQ
Styles of Spinning Wheels
Straw Into Gold
Tips Before You Shop
Turn Wolf Fur into Yarn |
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