r/Handspinning↗
Handspinning: make your own yarn
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!
39k subscribers283 posts / mo in Sep 2026 (incl. ~5% by known bots)197 authors / mosince 2010
r/Handspinning has 39k members (+27% over the last 12 months). It gets about 283 posts a month from 197 people. Top topics: Spinning Wheels & Techniques, Handspinning Adventures and Alpaca Yarn & Fiber.
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Share of the subreddit's posts
- Spinning Wheels & Techniques26%
- Handspinning Adventures23%
- Alpaca Yarn & Fiber8.2%
- Yarn Projects & Dyed Yarns3.3%
- Yarn Issues0.9%
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- etsy
- TikTok
- Ravelry
- Paradise Fibers
- Printables
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