handspun

Wheel-made fiber craft

Handspun describes yarn or thread that has been spun by hand rather than by machine, typically using a spinning wheel or drop spindle: a sweater knit from handspun wool.

The term suggests craftsmanship, natural materials, and a rougher, more irregular texture than commercially produced fibers.

By extension, handspun can describe anything with an artisanal or homemade quality.

process

spindle

Rotating rod for thread

wheelRotating circular frame
rovingMoving from place to place
fleeceWool still on sheep

drafting · twist · ply · whorl · distaff · carding · combing · plying · singles · worsted

textile

weaving

Interlacing strands into fabric

knittingLoop-based textile making
crochetHooked needle needlework
loomFabric-making frame

handwoven · fabric · garment · shawl · scarf · sweater · tapestry · rug · felting · dyeing

fiber

wool

Sheared animal fiber

alpacaFleece-producing Andean camelid
mohairAngora goat fiber
cashmereFine goat-derived textile

angora · merino · silk · cotton · linen · flax · hemp · llama · yak · camel

yarn

skein

Coiled length of thread

hankLooped yarn bundle
ballSpherical plaything or gala
yardageLength in yards

weight · gauge · slub · textured · lumpy · rustic · uneven · characterful · singles · two-ply

artisan

handcrafted

Made manually, not machined

traditionalFollowing long-held customs
heritageInherited cultural legacy
makerOne who produces

craftsperson · small-batch · bespoke · guild · apprentice · skill · craftsmanship · artisanal · homespun · homestead

texture

irregular

Deviating from normal patterns

nubblyRough with small lumps
rusticRural and unrefined
organicFrom living matter

tactile · soft · coarse · lofty · airy · dense · fuzzy · hairy · smooth · silky

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spindle

weaving

wool

skein

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