Spinning Garneted Fibers

FEATURED NEW COURSE

You may have heard of tweed yarn, but have you heard of garneted yarn? If you love to play with color and texture, you need this recycled-fiber technique in your spinner’s toolbox! Whether this is your first or fortieth foray into spinning garneted fibers, you’ll love exploring this fun technique.
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