Spinning Glossary

by Knit Picks Tutorials on August 3, 2010 | Leave a comment

Cop- Name for the yarn wound onto your spindle. Crimp- Texture of your fiber. Like human hair, sheep fleece can be curly, wavy, or almost straight. Half hitch- Type of loop used to keep your yarn secured to the shaft …

How to Use Silk Hankies

by Knit Picks Tutorials on February 8, 2012

Have you ever wanted to experiment with fiber, but without the need for special accessories like a spindle or spinning wheel? Then give silk hankies a try! Also known as mawata, these light and airy layers of silk are …

Getting to know Jen, from Hanks in the Hood

by Knit Picks Tutorials on June 11, 2012

Meet Jen Anderson from Hanks in the Hood! Based out of Gresham, Oregon – Hanks in the Hood is know for creating rovings and batts in fun, vivid colorways with a touch of sparkle. Hear all about Jen’s journey …

Drum Carding Demo with Jen from Hanks in the Hood

by Knit Picks Tutorials on June 11, 2012

Jen from Hanks in the Hood shows off her huge drum carder in her Gresham, Oregon fiber processing studio. Watch as Jen demonstrates how she uses the drum carder to create her colorful batts & rovings!

Getting to know Lisa, from Dicentra Designs

by Knit Picks Tutorials on June 11, 2012

Get to know Lisa, from Dicentra Designs! Not only is Lisa an amazing fiber artist, but she also helps dye silk hankies in vibrant, lush colors for Hanks in the Hood! Learn all about Lisa’s color inspiration and process …

Spinning Wheel Tutorial Part 1: The Basics

by Knit Picks Tutorials on December 10, 2012

Learn to spin your own yarn with a spinning wheel! Kelley explains the basics and the mechanics of a spinning wheel, goes over fiber types, and walks you through all of the steps to help you create handspun yarn on …

Spinning Wheel Tutorial Part 2: Fiber Choices

by Knit Picks Tutorials on December 10, 2012

Spinning Wheel Tutorial Part 3: Learning the Basics of Your Wheel

by Knit Picks Tutorials on December 10, 2012

Spinning Wheel Tutorial Part 4: Spinning

by Knit Picks Tutorials on December 10, 2012

Spinning Wheel Tutorial Part 5: Plying

by Knit Picks Tutorials on December 10, 2012