I have been asked many times for links and resources for various websites, books and inspirational people over the last couple of years. It’s a lot of work to try to compile resources in one place, but here is a start. I will be adding to this over time. If you have anything helpful to add, please email me at rachel @ welfordpurls . com or comment here. It is much appreciated!
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Beginning Spinners //
- Spinning from Scratch by School of SweetGeorgia (affiliate link here)
- The Intentional Spinner by Judith McKenzie McCuin
- Learn to Spin by Anne Field
- Spinning Wool: Beyond the Basics by Anne Field
- Beginning Spinning Ravelry group
- Foundations of Spinning {Craftsy} by Amy King
- Drafting Worsted to Woolen {Craftsy} by Jacey Boggs Faulkner
Breed Specific Study & Fibre Prep //
- The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook by Carol Ekarius & Deborah Robson
- The Spinner’s Book of Fleece by Beth Smith
- Fibre Prep Ravelry group
- Fibre Preparation for Spinning {Craftsy} by Ester Rogers
- A Spinner’s Study Ravelry group
- Raw Wool Lovers Ravelry group
Spindle Spinning //
- Spindling {Craftsy} by Drucilla Pettibone
Advanced Spinning and Technical Help //
- Spin to Knit a Sweater by Rachel Smith for the School of SweetGeorgia (affiliate link here)
- Spin Tech Ravelry group
- Spinning Dyed Fibres {Craftsy} by Felicia Lo
- Ply to Knit {Craftsy} by Jillian Moreno
- The Alden Amos Big Book of Handspinning by Alden Amos (some of the information in this book has been questioned but it’s a good read for technical spinning tips)
Knitting with Handspun //
- Knitting with Handspun Ravelry group
Textured Spinning (aka, ART yarn) //
- Spinning Art Yarns {Craftsy} by Jacey Boggs Faulkner
- Novelty and Art Yarn Spinners Ravelry group
Handspun Socks //
- Spin to Knit Socks Ravelry group
- Handspun Socks Ravelry thread with tips and ideas
Inspirational People //
- Grace Shalom Hopkins
- Katrina Stewart
- Bren Boone
- Cat Reading
- BockstarKnits
- Tracey Alice
- Jessanne S
- Kim (inbetweendreams)
- Sarah (PAKnitWit)
This is a massive work in progress, please feel free to share resources you’d like to contribute to the list!