Join us as we celebrate color in all its beautiful forms in our fifth annual color issue. Whether you prefer naturally colored sheep’s wool or rainbow hues created by indie dyers, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for your next spin.

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