r/Handspinning
39k members
r/Handspinning is a subreddit with 39k members. The community frequently discusses spinning, yarn, fiber, handspun, and wheel, and they frequently recommend/review book, and the most common flair used is question, finished yarn, work in progress, gear, and askaspinner.
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
Question
: "Whyyyy?"
28 posts
#2
Finished Yarn
: "I have fallen in love with spinning and I now have a favourite wool."
12 posts
#3
Work In Progress
: "Managed to get my hands on an EEW6.1 and now I can't stop 😅"
11 posts
#4
Gear
: "I found a lovely Navajo spindle at The Craft Box in Denver while we were on vacation! It wouldn’t fit in my suitcase so we taped it to my cane to get it through TSA without shipping it."
5 posts
#5
AskASpinner
: "Fiber recommendations for sweater spin"
5 posts
#6
Made with Handspun
: "Experimented with my spinning"
4 posts
Member Growth in r/Handspinning
Yearly
+9k members(28.3%)
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Last updated: October 2, 2026