r/Handspinning
36k members
r/Handspinning is a subreddit with 36k members. The community frequently discusses spinning, yarn, fiber, handspun, and wheel, and they frequently recommend/review book, and the most common flair used is finished yarn, work in progress, made with handspun, gear, and question.
Handspinning is an old form of twisting together fibers to form yarn that can then be used to create clothing, and other items.
Use this subreddit to discuss everything related to Handspinning. Asking for Advice, sharing tips & tricks, participating and creating meaningful and valuable discussions; you name it! Post it all here. For FAQ about spinning wheel functionality, check out our SWSO information in the Community Guide!
Popular Topics in r/Handspinning
#1
Spinning
83 posts
#2
Yarn
74 posts
#3
Fiber
58 posts
#4
Handspun
54 posts
#5
Wheel
36 posts
#6
Spindle
26 posts
#7
Struggling With
25 posts
#8
Plying
18 posts
#9
Knitting
16 posts
#10
Finished
13 posts
Products Discussed in r/Handspinning
Book
1 review
#1
Jillian Moreno
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/Handspinning
#1
Finished Yarn
: "Latest handspun skein"
67 posts
#2
Work In Progress
: "In love with this fiber and dye job"
28 posts
#3
Made with Handspun
: "From drop spindle to fine lace scarf! So delighted to finally get to wear this 💛"
10 posts
#4
Gear
: "Redecorated my wheel! Feeling fresh and ready to spin"
8 posts
#5
Question
: "County fair win"
6 posts
#6
AskASpinner
: "Athena Spinning Wheel - Does anyone own one?"
2 posts
#7
Spinning Saturday
: "ok got the hang of this this tiny drop spindle i hated at first"
2 posts
#8
Tour de Fleece
: "I got a delivery yesterday. Husband sees who it's from and says "MORE yarn!?" I say "well, no...""
1 post
Member Growth in r/Handspinning
Yearly
+9k members(32.0%)
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Last updated: June 30, 2026