Master color with the projects and articles in Easy Weaving with Little Looms Summer 2025, featuring asymmetrical checks and stripes, slow color shifts, vibrant variegated yarns, and more color explorations.

With 18 projects to choose from, you’ll discover new ways to color your world. Weave a color-changing pin-loom chameleon and rigid-heddle towels with colors that melt into one another. You’ll also find a tartan scarf woven using pin-loom squares, a twisted rainbow inkle cord, and a supplemental warp runner with a pattern that absolutely pops! 

Along with the colorful collection of projects, you’ll find articles designed to help you take your designs to a new level. Learn to use different types of variegated yarns in both the warp and weft, explore color gradients in bandweaving, and discover a technique for color blending in pin-loom weaving. 

Whether you prefer your projects to be subtle and sophisticated or bright and bold, you’ll find something to love in this issue.

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Features:

Never Say Never Again by Tom Knisely
Brilliant Bands with Gradients by Julie Beers
Why and How to Weave Pin-Loom Color Gamps by Gabi van Tassell
Weaving and Designing with Variegated Yarns by Tammy Bast
Pooled Warping for Color Blending by Kelly Sessions
 

Projects:

Color Me Happy Baby Blanket by Margaret Stump (pin loom)
Tidepool Towels by Christine Jablonski (rigid heddle)
Confetti Towels by Eloise DeHaan (rigid heddle)
Triveni Pillow by Shilpa Nagarkar (rigid heddle)
Infinite Lace Cowl by Angela Tong (pin loom)
Planned Random Runner by Susan E. Horton (rigid heddle)
Bonny Tartan Scarf by Hazel Spencer (pin loom)
Chromatic Chameleon by Deborah Bagley (pin loom)
Dots and Dashes Runner by Dana Lutz (rigid heddle)
Bermuda Blue Triangle Scarf by Kelly Sessions (pin loom)
Waterfall Towels by Malynda Allen (rigid heddle)
Peacock Scarf and Wrap by Annabelle Johnstone (rigid heddle)
Purple Rain Scarf by Angela Tong (rigid heddle)
Stepping Stones Scarf by Tammy Bast (rigid heddle)
Paint-Box Poncho by Sara C. Bixler (rigid heddle)
Tropical Sunrise Towels by Michele Marshall (rigid heddle)
Colorful Clasped Scarves by Robin Lynde (rigid heddle)
Spectrum Spectacles Cord by Alison Irwin (inkle)
Author/Designer: Little Looms Editors

Join us as we celebrate color in all its beautiful forms in our fifth annual color issue. Whether you prefer naturally colored sheep’s wool or rainbow hues created by indie dyers, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for your next spin.

Discover ways to manipulate colors in your braid or blend for the perfect results every time—and learn a natural-dye technique that adds shade and depth to your skeins using ingredients you probably already have at home.

You’ll also:

Find resources to help you learn about color theory the easy way. 
Learn how to make a custom fractal striped yarn using primary colors and discover why some blends stay brilliant while others turn into mud.
Take your color blending a step further with gradients that don’t mix!
Travel to Île d’Ouessant to discover a flock of tiny sheep that have deep black fleeces and sweet faces.
Put your handspun to use! With a classic knit beanie, a beautiful and useful woven tote, and a cuddly crochet pillow, you’re sure to find inspiration for your next project.
We hope you’ll play with these techniques and ideas and discover a new favorite spin on color.

 

Articles

Wearable Marls: Exploring Color in a Narrow Value Range by Amanda Buckley
Three’s Company: Try Adding Neutrals to Your Gradient Color Transitions by Meagan Condon
Fractal Stripes from Blended Tops by Becks of Tiny Fibre Studio
The Black Sheep of Île d’Ouessant by Holly Callahan-Kasmala
Tannin and Iron: The Art and Science of Deeper Shades by Kenya Miles
Color Alchemy: Modifying Dyed Fibers with Tannin and Iron by Magan Wilson 
Stone and Stitch: Designer Lalitha Alwan’s Jasper-Inspired Handspun Collection by Lalitha Alwan
 

Projects

Evergreen Marls Hat by Amanda Buckley
Twilight Fade Crochet Pillow by Connie Lee Lynch
Blooming Twill Tote by Malynda Allen

We invite you to welcome springtime along with Handwoven. From airy scarves to lacy table linens, and a painterly wall-hanging to a light jacket for breezy days—the ten enticing projects in this issue will help lighten up your weaving as the days lengthen.

Are you intrigued by lace, drawn to doubleweave, or curious about sashiko? In the mood for inlay, or obsessed with stripes? Whatever your preference, there’s a project here to spark your creative spirit. And in keeping with the season’s gentler weather, you’ll find scarves and towels using silk, mohair, or linen, as well as cotton and Tencel.

Then, expand your weaving skills and understanding with the articles and features in this issue.

• Tom Knisely writes about the value of textiles, from how to set a price for your weaving to how much you’ll pay for the work of others—and the surprising reasons those prices can vary widely. 
• Karen Donde reviews a comprehensive and important new book about how to weave optical illusions.
• Feeling confused about color? Tien Chiu explains how and why you can weave dramatically different pieces on the same warp—simply by changing your tie-up.
• Learn to use a handful of beads (or short pieces of drinking straws!) to create leno lace without doups or pick-up sticks.
• Meet a web tool meant for embroidery patterns, and learn about using it to easily create your own sashiko weaving drafts.

Moving around the world, Karen Brock gives us a glimpse of a remote Nepalese village where weavers are hanging on to their traditions in the wake of the pandemic. And you’ll learn about eri and how it is produced in a brief excerpt from Karen Selk’s recent book about wild silk.   

Embrace the season with the easy breezy, light and lacy ideas you’ll find in Handwoven Spring 2025.

 

Articles:

• Notes from the Fell—Thoughts About the Nature of Value, by Tom Knisely
• Knotted-Pile Weaving Tradition Endures, for Now, by Karen Elting Brock
• Color Lab—Magic in the Tie-Up, by Tien Chiu
• Create Sashiko Weaving Drafts with Ease, by Mary McConnell
• Eri Silk Runs Deep in Assam, by Karen Selk
• Weaving Leno? Let Beads Do the Work! by Annette Swan Schipf
• Endnotes—A Gift of Yarn, by Eloise DeHaan

 

Projects:

• Sweet Linen and Lace Towels by Malynda Allen (4-shaft)
• Lighter than Air Shawl by Véronique Perrot (2- or 4-shaft)
• Sunset Reflections wall hanging by Rebecca Smith (2- or 4-shaft)
• Cherry Blossom Scarf by Yvonne Ellsworth (4-shaft)
• Sashiko Trails Table Linens by Mary McConnell (8-shaft)
• Sugar Plum Lace Scarf by Susan Du Bois and Robin Wilton (4-shaft)
• Shades of Flax Towels by Dana Lutz (4-shaft)
• Mosaic Tiles Scarf by Eileen Lee (8-shaft)
• Spring Breeze Jacket by Annette Swan Schipf (4-shaft)
• City Circuits Scarf by Kate Lange McKibben (8-shaft)

Natural fibers—wool, silk, cotton, alpaca, flax—have traveled along with us through human history. They provide us with warmth and protection and so much creative exploration. Despite the antiquity of these fibers, they are constantly changing in our modern hands. In this issue, we dive into the history of natural fibers, see how makers in other parts of the world use the fibers in their landscapes, and learn innovative ways to blend colors to get the palettes and textures you want. With two different tutorials and three different projects, you’ll put your handspun to good use. 

• Learn how to make a textured yarn by plying with curly locks the easy way. Then, knit Sivia Harding’s cozy Equinox Cowl.
• Travel to India with Karen Selk as she explores wild eri silk in the fertile river valleys of Assam.
• Find out the difference between wool and hair, and why it matters. Spin and knit a pair of Icelandic socks to see it in action.
• Discover how Cusco’s spinners reinvent the sheep-to-shawl idea by spinning an entire alpaca blanket in one day.
• We hope this issue inspires you to join us in celebrating the perfect blend of tradition and innovation.

Articles

• A Cusco Spin-In: From Alpaca to Yarn in a Day by Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez and Linda Ligon
• Time Traveling with Swiss Valais Blacknose Sheep by Rowena Zuercher
• In Search of Wild Silk: Eri—Samia ricini by Karen Selk
• An Artist’s Approach to Carding Color: Build Palettes with Value Keys by Kim McKenna
• Wool or Hair: Should Handspinners Care? By Dr. Annamarie Hatcher
• Eph Jensen Livestock: Maintaining a Family Tradition of Sheep Ranching in Utah by Sandi Rosner
  

Projects

• Equinox Cowl by Sivia Harding
• Textured Yarn Tutorial: Adding Locks as an Intermittent Third Ply by Amy Tyler
• Woven Shadows with Naturally Colored Cotton by Rebecca Winter
• En Plein Air Half-Mitts by Diana Twiss

The elegance, softness, and drape of Cosmopolitan is perfect for an evening shawl. Knit this up and wear it to your next party or even New Year's Eve. The subtle iridescence gives it a little something extra!

Includes:

• 5 skeins of Cosmopolitan by Katia: 88% Viscose & 12% Polyester blend yarn in 50g ball.
• The book "Concept by Katia All Seasons: 43 Models No. 2"
• Elegantly gift packaged in an organza drawstring bag that doubles as a project bag
• Free gift to help with the project

Fine Print, Tips, & Whatnot:

• Finished Measurements: 74" wide x 19 5/8" long approximately.
• Pattern in English starts on page 156 of the book.
• Limited time offer while supplies last
• The free gift will officially remain a mystery until you open your kit and unwrap it. We reserve the right to change it, if needed.
• Needle or Hook not included.
• Knitting pattern requires size US 8 / 5mm with 47" long cable knitting needle
• Yarn provided is enough to complete the projects as directed with no alterations or enlargements.

We love premiering a yarn in our portfolio with a kit! Juniper Mon Farm has so many wonderful yarns that we can't possibly carry them all in the store. Thus, we have this limited introduction of Bud 100% organic cotton from Peru. This chunky weight yarn is core spun around the finest organic Peruvian cotton. The nubby texture of the yarn adds breathability and extra interest to your finished fabric.

This kit makes a wonderful gift for you or a friend who crochets. The project is a single skein project with a nearly continuous row repeat that is easy for many skill levels. The Eleni Cowl Kit won't last long. Get yours today! 

Includes: 

• 1 skein of Bud yarn by Juniper Moon Farm
• Printed copy of the Eleni Cowl pattern by Claudia Wersing
  
• Elegantly gift packaged in an organza drawstring bag that doubles as a project bag
• Free gift to help with the project

Fine Print, Tips, & Whatnot: 

• Finished measurements of the pattern = Width: 8"/20cm. Length: 411⁄4"/105cm.
• Limited time offer while supplies last
• The free gift will officially remain a mystery until you open your kit and unwrap it. We reserve the right to change it, if needed.
• Hook not included, pattern requires Size J-10/6mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Yarn provided is enough to complete the project as directed with no alterations or enlargements.

Melissa! Can you hear me jumping up and down? I'm so excited to launch this fabulous kit for the Marie Shawl made with Herriot Great that knits like butter! Melissa Leapman designed this very creative shawl that switches between mosaic knitting, lace, and garter stitch. Believe it or not, this beauty uses just one color per row (yes!!!) to create garter stripes, a cool mosaic pattern, and interesting colorful lace. Put your fingers to work and you too can wear this creative accessory.

Snuggle into Herriot Great. Made of Baby Alpaca, the softest part of the fleece, this beautiful yarn has great stitch definition for textured knitting projects, and is also lovely in color work.

Includes: 

• Juniper Moon Farm’s Herriot Great, 2 hanks of Color A and 1 hank each of Colors B and C (each hank is 131 yds/100g)
• Printed copy of the Marie Shawl pattern by Melissa Leapman
  
• Elegantly gift packaged in an organza drawstring bag that doubles as a project bag
• Free gift to help with the project

Fine Print, Tips, & Whatnot: 

• Finished measurements of the pattern = 77 x 50" / 195.5 x 127cm, blocked.
• Limited time offer while supplies last
• The free gift will officially remain a mystery until you open your kit and unwrap it. We reserve the right to change it, if needed.
• Needles not included, pattern requires
• Size US 10.5/6.5mm circular needle, 32"/80cm long, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Size US 10.5/6.5mm double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Yarn provided is enough to complete the project as directed with no alterations or enlargements.

This is an elegant viscose yarn in a pastel and bright colour palette with a touch of metallic silver. Versailles is perfect for adding some glamour to jumpers and knitted tops. Create fabulous women's shawls and eyelet stitch waistcoats using this Versailles yarn.
Each ball of yarn weighs 50g and is 100 meters. This is a fine weight yarn and we recommend using size 3.5 - 4mm (5 - 6 U.S) knitting needles and size 3 - 3.5mm (D3 - E4 U.S) crochet hook. 8 balls of yarn are required to make a woman's short sleeve jumper in size 12. To make a 4x4" tension square work 22 sts and 28 rows. Machine washable up to 30ºC on a short spin. Do not tumble dry.

Noro's Medium Weight Akari Solo yarn is a luxurious symphony of fibers that embodies elegance and warmth. Named after the Japanese word for "light," Akari Solo yarn illuminates your crafting journey with its exquisite blend of 26% silk, 21% cotton, 15% viscose, 14% mohair, 12% wool, and 12% polyamide. Each generous 200-gram skein of Akari Solo yarn contains 528 yards of creative potential, ready to be transformed into cozy sweaters, stylish shawls, and sophisticated accessories. Whether you're knitting cables or colorwork, Akari Solo yarn's vibrant hues and rich texture ensure each project is a masterpiece. Indulge in the beauty of Noro's Akari Solo yarn and let your creativity shine. Embrace the warmth and light of this exquisite blend as you create pieces that are as radiant and captivating as the Japanese concept of akari itself.

528 yds / 200g Pull Skein 
26% silk, 21% cotton, 15% viscose, 14% mohair, 12% wool, and 12% polyamide
Made in Japan
Suggested tool sizing: US 6 to 7 needles, UK 8 to7, Crochet Hook G6 to 7

Care: Dry clean petroleum solvent only :: Iron low :: Do not tumble dry :: dry in shade :: dry flat :: Do not bleach :: Do not machine wash

Noro's Medium Weight Akari yarn is a luxurious symphony of fibers that embodies elegance and warmth. Named after the Japanese word for "light," Akari yarn illuminates your crafting journey with its exquisite blend of 26% silk, 21% cotton, 15% viscose, 14% mohair, 12% wool, and 12% polyamide. Each generous 200-gram skein of Akari yarn contains 528 yards of creative potential, ready to be transformed into cozy sweaters, stylish shawls, and sophisticated accessories. Whether you're knitting cables or colorwork, Akari Solo yarn's vibrant hues and rich texture ensure each project is a masterpiece. Indulge in the beauty of Noro's Akari yarn and let your creativity shine. Embrace the warmth and light of this exquisite blend as you create pieces that are as radiant and captivating as the Japanese concept of akari itself.

528 yds / 200g Pull Skein 
26% silk, 21% cotton, 15% viscose, 14% mohair, 12% wool, and 12% polyamide
Made in Japan
Suggested tool sizing: US 6 to 7 needles, UK 8 to7, Crochet Hook G6 to 7

Care: Dry clean petroleum solvent only :: Iron low :: Do not tumble dry :: dry in shade :: dry flat :: Do not bleach :: Do not machine wash

Named after the Japanese term for ‘the first day of winter’, this enchanting blend combines the warmth of wool and the durability of mohair, with the soft strength of silk. Rittou marks the end of autumn where all the colors from the leaves begin to turn brown, as they fall from the tree branch. Each colorway has a natural brown wool blended in to give all colorways an autumn tone. The colorways are reminiscent of the dwindling golden sunsets of late autumn, the snow-covered landscapes winter is known for, and the holiday lights adorning the icy streets below. Rittou comes in a generous-sized egg- 150 grams per 361 yards. Welcoming the winter months, one skein at a time.

70% Wool, 15% Silk, 15% Mohair

Made in Japan

Standard Gauge #4 / Medium wight 

361yds / 150g

Knits 16-18 sts to 4 inches on US 7-8 / 4.50-5.00mm

Single Crochet 11-14 sts with hook 7-H8

With a soft and delicate touch, Bossa Nova is a high-quality yarn, perfect for creating garments that mold to the body. Its composition of 100% superwash merino wool ensures warm and durable clothing that withstands wear and washing. Bossa Nova has excellent flexibility when knitting, and the yarn's structure ensures a well-defined weave. With 24 colors featuring incredible sheen, your handmade creations will shine even on the cloudiest winter days

Technical Information

Yarn yardage and weight: 169yds to 100g / Worsted weight
Composition: 100% Superwash Merino Wool 
Knitting gauge: 18 s x 22 R on US 8 / 5mm
Crochet gauge: 14 sc x 7 R on J 10 / 6mm

Jeans is the first 100% Brazilian virgin cotton yarn that gives handmade pieces the effect of the most used fabric in the world. It has medium thickness, ten different shades on the color chart that represents different washes and dyes.

Artisans who work with Jeans can give wings to the imagination and create various pieces such as pants, shorts, skirts, jackets, blouses, as well as accessories and decoration with great beauty and style.

100g / 144.4 yds Pull Skein Ball

Light Worsted Weight #3 / Medium Weight #4

Designs made with t-shirt yarn have a unique result. Get ready to be amazed by the Premium T-shirt Yarn from Circulo! It is lightweight, soft, seamless, and has the same thickness throughout the entire length. Everything that an artisan is looking for! In addition, the yarn has an impressive color chart: available in 31 colors to suit any crochet and knitting designs with easy-to-use center-pull yarn.

Super Bulky / #6 Weight 
Yarn yardage and weight: 153.1 yds / 9.5 oz
Composition: 94% Polyester and 6% Elastane
Knit gauge (4 in x 4 in): 11 sts x 11 rows
Crochet gauge (4 in x 4 in): 8 sc x 4 rows

Composed of 100% merino shrink treated wool, Brazilian Merino yarn is the perfect companion for your autumn-winter season! With its soft and delicate touch, the yarn structures beautiful fashion pieces that wrap your body in an embrace of warmth and softness. The Natural skeins are ready for dyeing. The yarn also has an impressive color chart: 12 solid colors and 6 hand dyed multicolored options. Supreme is a versatile yarn that works up quickly and provides endless possibilities for any creation!

Composition: 100% Brazilian merino wool
Chunky / Super Bulky Weight #5-6
67m / 73 yds = 100g / 3.52oz

Knitting gauge: 15 sts x 21 rows using recommended needle gauge: 6.0mm / 10 US
Crochet gauge: 11 sc x 6 rows using recommended hook gauge: 8.0mm / L-11

Care: Machine Wash Cold Gentle Cycle :: Do Not Bleach :: Do Not Tumble Dry :: Dry Flat in Shade :: Iron Low Temp :: Dry Clean Any Solvent Except Trichloroethylene

Due to the characteristics of the dyeing process, variegated skeins can have different patterns of color and effect. Buy sufficient yarn of the same dye lot to complete your project. Hand dyed yarns may vary from skein to skein: plan your project carefully to alternate skeins where needed for a blended color effect.

Composed of 100% merino shrink treated wool, Brazilian Merino yarn is the perfect companion for your autumn-winter season! With its soft and delicate touch, the yarn structures beautiful fashion pieces that wrap your body in an embrace of warmth and softness. The Natural skeins are ready for dyeing. The yarn also has an impressive color chart: 12 solid colors and 6 hand dyed multicolored options. Supreme is a versatile yarn that is a great choice for many projects and provides endless possibilities for any creation!

Composition: 100% Brazilian merino shrink treated wool
DK / Light Weight #3
300m / 328 yds = 100g / 3.52oz

Knitting gauge: 23 sts x 32 rows using recommended needle gauge: 3.0mm / 4 US
Crochet gauge: 21 sc x 11 rows using recommended hook gauge: 3.25mm / L-3

Care: Machine Wash Cold Gentle Cycle :: Do Not Bleach :: Do Not Tumble Dry :: Dry Flat in Shade :: Iron Low Temp :: Dry Clean Any Solvent Except Trichloroethylene

Due to the characteristics of the dyeing process, variegated skeins can have different patterns of color and effect. Buy sufficient yarn of the same dye lot to complete your project. Hand dyed yarns may vary from skein to skein: plan your project carefully to alternate skeins where needed for a blended color effect.

Handmade, with a unique composition of 75% Superwash Merino Wool and 25% Polyamide. The socks are lightweight, soft, and comfortable. They are also highly durable and can be worn both indoors for coziness and with winter footwear. Another equally amazing detail is in their dyeing process. Lucky Feet is hand-painted, making each pair of socks unique. Each skein was developed to produce exactly one pair. It's incredible how we've thought of everything to make you feel super exclusive, isn't it?
Available in six stylish color blends, with Lucky Feet, you'll feel like you're walking on clouds!

Technical Information

Yarn yardage and weight: 360yds to 100g , Sport weight
Composition: 75% Superwash Merino Wool / 25% Polyamide
Knitting gauge: 24 sts x 20 rows
Crochet gauge: 23 sc x 10 rows
Total of Colors: 6

Inlove has arrived to enhance the beauty of the most delicate pieces in the handmade universe because this yarn has a smooth texture and softness and lightness that will meet your expectation with every stitch. Therefore, Inlove is perfect for clothing and accessories such as blankets. In addition, it features a special color chart with natural, baby, and trendy tones!

Composition: 100% cotton
Bulky Weight #5
137 yards / 125m = 100g / 3.52oz

Knit gauge (4 in x 4 in): 16 sts x 18 rows using suggested Knitting needles 6,0 mm / US 10
Crochet gauge (4 in x 4 in): 11 sc x 6 rows using suggested Crochet hook 6,0 mm / US J - 10

Care: Machine wash 30°C, Permanent Press :: Do not bleach :: Do Not Tumble Dry :: Dry Flat in Shade :: Iron, Low Temp :: Dry Clean, Any Solvent Except Trichloroethylene

Feel the soft and delicate touch of Aloe Vera. With a perfect blend of fibers, this yarn provides excellent drape to your handmade creations, resulting in lightweight and breathable pieces. Aloe Vera yarn is quick to knit and can be used in crafting projects for all seasons. There are 10 timeless colors for you to bring your designs to life and enjoy your journey with utmost comfort. You'll fall in love.

Technical Information
Yarn yardage and weight: 132 yds / 3.5 oz , Worsted weight
Composition: 30% Aloe / 30% Cotton / 40% Viscose
Knit gauge (4 in x 4 in): 15 S x 20 R on US 8 (5mm)
Crochet gauge (4 in x 4 in): 12 Sc x 6 R on J-10 (6mm)
Total of Colors: 10

Jeans Lite is a 100% cotton with the same denim look as the original Jeans, only now lighter and finer. This yarn is ideal to create fashion and home decor pieces with 10 beautiful colors.

Putup = Center Pull Ball

288.7 yards / 264m = 3.5oz / 100g

Sport / Fine Weight #2
Yarn Ne 8/5 - (378 Tex)
Composition: 100% Brazilian virgin cotton
Knit gauge (4 in x 4 in): 21.5 sts x 28 rows on US 3-6 / 3.25-4.00mm
Crochet gauge (4 in x 4 in): 19 sc x 22 rows on US B1-D3 / 2.25-3.25mm
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Sugar Cane is a great option for your pieces because it is a special yarn made from the pulp of sugarcane bagasse, a renewable natural resource. Sugar cane is biodegradable, recyclable and requires little energy for its production, as it is ecologically viable and non-toxic. Garments made with this yarn will be robust and have a sophisticated, malleable slight sheen finish, perfect for crochet and knitting clothing designs and decoration pieces.

Put up = Hank
DK / Light Weight #3
Yarn yardage and weight: 153 yds / 3.5 oz
Composition: 100% Viscose from Sugarcane
Knit gauge (4 in x 4 in): 21 sts x 28 rows on US 6 / 4mm
Crochet gauge (4 in x 4 in): 18 sc x 22 rows on hook G-6 / 4mm

Created to complement the Natural Cotton family which has incomparable touch and softness and now with a Gold and silver sparkle. It has 98% Cotton and 2% Metallic Fiber in different thicknesses with excellent yardage to make your pieces even greater.

4/6 Technical Information:

Yarn Ne 0.64 - (922 Tex) / Light Worsted / 759 m / 830 yds
Composition: 98% Brazilian virgin cotton and 2% metallic fiber
Knit gauge (4 in x 4 in): 15 sts x 21 rows using needle 5.5 to 6.5 mm / 9 to 10 1/2 US
Crochet gauge (4 in x 4 in): 13 sc x 18 rows using hook 4 to 4.5 mm / G-6 to 7 US

Care: Hand wash :: Do Not Bleach :: Do Not Tumble Dry :: Dry Flat in Shade :: Do Not Iron :: Do Not Dry Clean :: Wet Clean

Natural Cotton has incomparable touch and softness. It is a 100% Brazilian virgin cotton in different thicknesses so that you have more quality and yardage for your projects. In addition, it has long fibers which guarantees a much greater durability to your manual arts.

Composition: 100% Brazilian virgin cotton
DK / Light Weight #3
1186 m / 1,297 yds = 700g / 24.7oz
Yarn Ne 4/4 - (590 Tex)

Knit gauge (4 in x 4 in0: 19 sts x 26 rows using needle 5 to 6 mm / 8 to 10 US
Crochet gauge (4 in x 4 in): 16sc x 21 rows using hook 3.5 to 4 mm / E-4 to G-6 US

Care: Hand wash :: Do Not Bleach :: Do Not Tumble Dry :: Dry Flat in Shade :: Iron Low Temp :: Dry Clean, Any Solvent Except Trichloroethylene

The new Amigurumi Kits – 2023 Halloween collection has arrived with 4 character options that will bring the magic of this very special date to your home! Meet Pumpkin, Witch, Black Cat, and Bat, and fall in love with them! The kit comes with all the necessary materials to make one character: hook, yarn, skeins, polyester fiber, and a step-by-step pattern. In addition, we have also prepared video tips. Ideal for gifting or decorating. Check them out!
Level: Intermediate: Basic and repetitive stitches and stitch technique beyond the basics with more detailed shaping
and finishing including increases and decreases, simple sewing stitches, and embroidery stitches.
Tips to make perfect AMIGURUMIS: Keep the indicated height mentioned in the pattern because the amount of yarn is intended for this size. Avoid crocheting too loosely making open stitches because the stuffing fiber is not supposed to appear or come out of stitches.

Natural Cotton has incomparable touch and softness. It is a 100% Brazilian virgin cotton in different thicknesses so that you have more quality and yardage for your projects. In addition, it has long fibers which guarantees a much greater durability to your manual arts.

4/6 Technical Information:

Yarn Ne 0.64 - (922 Tex) / Light Worsted / 452 m / 949 yds
Composition: 100% Brazilian virgin cotton
Knit gauge (4 in x 4 in): 15 sts x 21 rows using needle 5.5 to 6.5 mm / 9 to 10 1/2 US
Crochet gauge (4 in x 4 in): 13 sc x 18 rows using hook 4 to 4.5 mm / G-6 to 7 US

Created to complement the Natural Cotton family which has incomparable touch and softness and now with a Gold and silver sparkle. It has 98% Cotton and 2% Metallic Fiber in different thicknesses with excellent yardage to make your pieces even greater.

Composition: 98% Brazilian virgin cotton and 2% metallic fiber
DK / Light Weight #3
1150 m / 1,257 yds = 700g / 24.7oz
Yarn Ne 0.97 - (608 Tex)

Knit gauge (4 in x 4 in): 19 sts x 26 rows using needle 5 to 6 mm / 8 to 10 US
Crochet gauge (4 in x 4 in): 16 sc x 21 rows using hook 3.5 to 4 mm / E-4 to G-6 US

Care: Hand wash :: Do Not Bleach :: Do Not Tumble Dry :: Dry Flat in Shade :: Do Not Iron :: Do Not Dry Clean :: Wet Clean

The Ladybug Spinning Wheel is friendly to entry-level spinners, easy to treadle, easy to take with you, and…as cute as a bug! The Ladybug has the characteristic solid Schacht construction and its unique design is both functional and charming. Designed-in carrying handles in the legs and light weight make the Ladybug easy to pick up and transport. An optional attached tensioned Lazy Kate integrates into the front leg and makes it easy to take along, too!

The Ladybug Spinning Wheel uses Scotch tension, and can also be used in double drive mode. The Ladybug comes with medium and fast flyer whorls; the extra slow, slow, high, and super high speed whorls can also be used for a wide range of ratios.

Included with each Schacht Ladybug Spinning Wheel are a poly drive band, threading hook, three bobbins, medium and fast whorls, and double drive band. Each Ladybug Spinning Wheel is unique – somewhere on your wheel is your very own Ladybug pal.

Optional accessories sold separately. Please contact Josh directly with any questions about purchasing a spinning wheel. We are able to offer Schacht's full line of spinning wheels and equipment by special order, in addition to what we have in stock.

The Ladybug is one of Schacht's most popular wheels and we will be doing our best to keep one in stock.  We usually have Ladybugs in stock, boxed, and ready to ship. We also have one on display in the studio to try out. We do allow this wheel to oversell. In the event that the wheel is not in stock, it will ship directly to you from Schacht.

Please contact us by phone, in person, or email for any questions you have about purchasing a wheel. We encourage you stop by the studio and take the Ladybug for a test spin, as well as, the other wheels we carry from Schacht! 

The long needle point of our oil bottle is ideal for getting to all those hard-to-reach places on spinning wheels and other small machines. Filled with 1/2 oz. of motor oil.

Schacht's Hi-Lo Drop Spindles offer the best of both whorls: a brass hook at the top for high-whorl spinning and a grooved shaft for low-whorl spinning. Three sizes offer a broad spectrum of spinning capabilities: 3″ (2.2 ounces), 4″ (3 ounces), and 2″ (1.1 ounces). Schacht's Hi-Lo Spindles are made of hard maple.

The Kiwi is a travel wheel that truly offers comfort and benefits of larger wheel with the option to take it anywhere. With all the great features of the Kiwi 2, the enhanced Kiwi 3 is even more in demand by new and experienced spinners everywhere. The new Kiwi 3 has folding treadles, timber veneered MDF wheel, three speed whorl and a wooden threading hook!

• Folding treadles for convenient transport and storage
  
• Timber veneered MDF wheel with ball bearings ensure smooth, silent spinning
  
• 3 speed whorl with 5.5, 7.5 and 9.5:1 flyer ratios
  
• Double treadle, mounted on polyurethane hinges, for effortless treadling
  
• Sliding hook flyer with frictionless yarn guides and 10mm (⅜ in) orifice
  
• Quick and easy bobbin change with snap-in front flyer bearing
  
• Scotch tension for precise tension adjustment
  
• Includes 3 large 130gm (4-5ozs) capacity bobbins
  
• Built-in Lazy Kate
  
• Weighs only 5.5kg (12lbs).
  
• Wheel diameter 45cm (17½ins)
  
• Robust construction quick and easy to assemble with the Allen key supplied
  

NOTE: The Kiwi 3 arrives unassembled and requires some tools that are not included: Phillips screwdriver, Hammer, Scissors, Candlewax, and Spinning Wheel Oil. Please refer to the KIWI 3 Spinning Wheel Assembly Instructions. Expert assembly for this wheel is available for an additional fee. Assembled wheels may be shipped for an additional fee as well. Please contact us for a quote for assembly and shipping. This wheel is also available in natural (unfinished) by special order. 

Optional Accessories for the Kiwi 3: 

(Note: Items with a hyperlink are those that we currently stock. Please contact us to order any additional items needed.) 

Kiwi 3 Carry Bag

Spinning Wheel Oil

Tensioned Lazy Kate Lacquered

Niddy Noddy's in 90cm (36", 1.5m (60"), or 2m (78") 

Skeiner 2 Lacquered

Carding Equipment 

Sliding Hook Flyer Bobbin 90mm Single Drive Lacquered

Kiwi Super Flyer Kit Lacquered

Kiwi High Speed Kit

Maintenance & Replacement parts - Contact us with your needs. 

Angelina Fiber is quite a new unique fiber, which can be used for many craft applications. Mainly used in blends with other fibres to create a unique finish. Perfect for adding effect in to hand felting or hand spinning and many other crafts.

Angelina is sold by 0.1 oz packets.

Solid colored combed Merino Wool top dyed fiber for spinning and felting.

Sold in 1 ounce increments. Price listed is for 1 ounce.

• 100% Merino Wool
• 21.5 microns
• staple length 70mm / 2.75"
• Roving

A super selection of dyed 23mic merino wool. Excellent for spinning, felting, dyeing, and more! 

A warm, soft luxury fibre with a natural crimp and soft lustre.

Sold by weight in 1 ounce increments.

• Contents: 100% Baby Alpaca
• Micron: 23-26
• Staple Length: 80mm
• Top Length: 4 Metres Per 100g
• Top Width: 1 Inch
• Crafting: Dyeing, Spinning, Blending, Wet Felting, Needle Felting, Weaving
• Bundles: 100g
• Care: Hand Wash Only

Spin Infinite Yarns with One Amazing Tool

Portable and productive, the hand spindle has been responsible for creating the world's yarn for millennia. In Respect the Spindle, veteran spinner and spindle aficionado Abby Franquemont teaches spinners old and new how to create incredible yarn with this amazing, yet simple tool.

Many contemporary spinners view the hand spindle as a beginner's tool, suited to learn the basic steps of spinning before moving on to a spinning wheel. In Respect the Spindle, Abby emphasizes the spindle's importance and its use in making yarn in advanced ways for high-end to novelty cloth.

The perfect how-to book for any spinner with a growing collection of spindles or even just a dowel, Respect the Spindle includes:

• Step-by-step photography with detailed illustrations, making the spindle spinning techniques clear to even the novice spinner.
• Techniques from the basics, such as getting started on the spindle, to more specialized techniques, such as using the spindle to make specific kinds of yarn faster than imagined.
• Profiles of spindle spinners from various traditions are presented in sidebars throughout the book, which introduce heartwarming and historical fiber stories from around the world.
• Five simple projects give spinners practice in creating a variety of yarns and patterns.
• And more!

Binding Paperback
Number Of Pages: 136
ISBN: 139781596681552
Author/Designer: Abby Franquemont

The Art & Craft of Spinning Yarn

Spin Off explores the art and craft of making yarn. Each issue connects you to new and familiar voices in the handspinning community and is packed with information about fibers, tools, and traditions to inspire your creativity.

In this issue are the Spinner's Toolbox Accessories You'll Love; Nostepinne Wind 3 Ways, On the Bias Spin + Weave a Pin-Loom Scarf; and so much more! Check out our current inventory of back issues as well. 

Features: 

• Unwinding the Nostepinne by Heavenly Bresser
  
• Color Tools: A Spinner Exploes by Ellen Mckean
  
• Hand-Ginning Cotton: A Practical Guide by Melvenea Hodges
  
• Spinning in Color for Pin-Loom Weaving by Madeline Keller-King 
  
• The Mighty Magnet: A Supported Spindle Aid by Helen Barbara Mawdsley
• Slow Prep: Making the Most of Hog Island Fleece by Holly Callahan-Kasmala
• Spinning and the Sarakatsani by Mimi Seyferth
• Wool and Wood: Natural Storage Bobbins by A. Sabine Schröder-Gravendyck
• Lazy Kates: Beginner Basics by Amy Tyler
• Coming Full Circle: A Golden Anniversary by Susan C. Druding
• Yes, Antique Spinning Wheels Do Talk by Betsy Burnham Alspach

Projects: 

• Stormy Seas Scarf by Devin Helmet and John Mullarkey
• Stranded Gradient Fingerless Mitts by Risë Burgie

Softcover
88 Pages
Published by Long Thread Media

The Art & Craft of Spinning Yarn

Our annual tool issue turns the spotlight on spinning wheels. Discover the often-missed measurements that can help you choose the best wheel for your body. Learn how the Coast Salish peoples adapted traditional spindles into treadle spinners, influencing wheels that might be in your house today. Find out if 3D printing could be the solution for broken or missing parts on antique wheels. And tackle wheel adjustments for spinning a blend of cotton and cottonized hemp.

• Spin a strong, tweedy yarn and knit the ultimate shorty socks.
• Sew a custom denim cover for your handcards using a vintage Spin Off
• Explore machine knitting using handspun (and hear why you should give it a try).

Contents

• Spinning Comfortably: Choosing and Using the Best Wheel for Your Body, by Carson Demers
• The Ultimate Tweedy Sock Yarn for Active Feet, by Deborah Held
• The Salish Spinner: Innovation, Evolution, and Adaptation, by Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa
• Quebec Wheel Song, by Joanne Seiff
• Mechanics Made Easy: Making Friends with Your Spinning Wheel, by Elana Goodfellow
• 3D Printing & Antique Wheels: A Spinner Explores Replacement Parts, by Meagan Condon
• Machine Knitting with Handspun: Would the Luddites Approve? by Mary Renstrom
• Spinning Symbols: Three Embellished Tools with Stories to Tell, by Riley Kleve
• An Ode to Onion Skins: Modifying a Humble Dyestuff, by Madeline Keller-King
• The One Acre Exchange Blend: Spinning Cotton and Cottonized Hemp, by Kerry Bullock-Ozkan
• Toe-Up Tweed and the Sporty-Shortie Socks, by Deborah Held
• Handy Dandy Denim Card Cover, by Susan Bradshaw and Angela K. Schneider
• Autumn Forest Scarf: Silk Hankies and Undulating Twill, by Malynda Allen

Softcover
96 Pages
Published by Long Thread Media

Expert Beth Smith teaches you everything you need to know to spin your own yarn, from choosing a spinning wheel to every stage of preparing your fiber, plying, winding off, and finishing. Fully illustrated step-by-step instructions make it simple and easy!

Author: Beth Smith
Size: 5 x 7
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN: 9781612126128

Try out this handy tool used for wet felting. The Original Felting Stone is portable, convenient, and fits comfortably in your hand. Our stones are handmade by Julie Yarbrough in Maine. Each one is a little different with slight variation in size and color. The stone is made from natural earth clay. 

Safety Information: Do not drop, throw, or strike tool, this may cause breakage. Please check for sharp edges before each use, discard if sharp edges or cracks occur. 

Try out this fabulous tool used for wet felting. The Deluxe Felting Stone is portable, convenient, and fits comfortably in your hand. Our stones are handmade by Julie Yarbrough in Maine. Each one is a little different with slight variation in size and color. The stone is made from natural earth clay. 

Safety Information: Do not drop, throw, or strike tool, this may cause breakage. Please check for sharp edges before each use, discard if sharp edges or cracks occur. 

Our wet felting sprinkler gently sprinkles your soap and water solution over layers of fiber for wet felting. It operates simply by squeezing the ball to fill and release water.

• Also makes a gentle waterer for bonsai gardening
• Holds approximately 8oz of water
• Chrome head is detachable
  
• Imported