Spinning a yarn, literally, has become a favorite pastime of growing number of Americans. In 1970, there were fewer than 2,000 people in the United States who spun their own yarn, using a hand-held ...

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 ...

This collection of videos chronicles an expansive and deeply personal fiber arts journey, combining hands-on tutorials, historical insight, creative exploration, and emotional storytelling. From ...

This collection of videos chronicles an expansive and deeply personal fiber arts journey, combining hands-on tutorials, historical insight, creative exploration, and emotional storytelling. From ...

From marmalade making to crochet, many traditional forms of craft and cooking are having a resurgence, not least the art of spinning wool. After nearly 50 years of spinning and chatting, the Hamilton ...

Weekend AM is launching a new feature about the interesting projects you've got going in your spare time. Today, Rayna Curtis of St. John's shows us how she spins her own wool.

At the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, the "Sheep to Shawl" challenge is simultaneously cut-throat competitive and warm and fuzzy. Each team is made up of one sheep and five people: one shearer, three ...