Description
Spin-Off Magazine Spring Issue 2025
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