A beginner-friendly tutorial demonstrating the basics of spinning yarn using a spinning wheel. The video covers essential setup steps, drafting techniques, and troubleshooting tips to help first-time ...

4-H volunteer Lindsay McHugh, right, assists Aileen Gravot, 12, and her mom Christine make a macrame bracelet during a 4-H Yarn Club meeting, in Pitman, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013. Linda McHugh’s Pitman ...

Pioneer families were strongly self reliant. In addition to cooking and cleaning, the women cared for clothes and bedding. In order to make blankets and clothes, the women first had to spin yarn, then ...

The Humboldt Handweavers and Spinners Guild will offer a “Learn to Spin Night” at its monthly meeting Sept. 13 at 6:45 p.m. in the Bay Room of the Wharfinger Building, 1 Marina Way in Eureka. At this ...

Perhaps you’d like to pick up an even more basic skill. If so, the Lyons Farmette has an event for you: Wool Day. The five-hour-plus experience on June 5 includes a spinning or knitting class and a ...