r/Handspinning
38k members
r/Handspinning is a subreddit with 38k 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, question, made with handspun, and tour de fleece.
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
: "Please forgive the ridiculous number of photos here, but I can't believe I spun this. It's the best yarn I've ever made"
54 posts
#2
Work In Progress
: "The handful of fiber I’m spinning, just because it’s pretty. "
32 posts
#3
Question
: "How Would you Spin this Fiber?"
22 posts
#4
Made with Handspun
: "SHE'S DONE! Finished my latest handspun lace scarf 💛"
10 posts
#5
Tour de Fleece
: "I ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Bouclé"
8 posts
#6
Gear
: "Absolute score at Goodwill!"
6 posts
#7
AskASpinner
: "I bought a wheel from a local spinner that passed away. I decided to keep the fiber that was already on the bobbin and make a memorial swatch with it"
2 posts
#8
Spinning Saturday
: "Second ever spin!"
1 post
Member Growth in r/Handspinning
Yearly
+9k members(30.9%)
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Last updated: August 24, 2026