Spin Up Girl Fibers

Spin Up Girl Fibers A Place for Friends and Fans of Spin Up Girl Fibers Howdy howdy! Spin Up Girl Fibers is my attempt at infusing a little sexy into the world of spinning.

I’m Crystal, aka crittlet on Ravelry, and I’m the fiber-obsessed madam behind Spin Up Girl Fibers. I’m a spinner, a knitter, an occasional crocheter, a dyer, a carder, a comber, and a lover of all things fibery. It’s home to a seductive array of hand-dyed tops – who I lovingly refer to as my painted ladies, carded batts - otherwise known as my Batty Broads, dyed locks – my Untamed Dames, and handspun yarns, who I like to think of as my Twisted Sistas. Stop by the shop and adopt a gal of your own to fondle. Or check out what other folks are doing with their gals in the Spin Up Girl Fibers Rav group - www.ravelry.com/groups/spin-up-girl-fibers.

Day 1 of SAFF was a blast. Got to meet so many new fiber friends. Ready to kick off Day 2. Come say hello. I’m over in t...
10/25/2025

Day 1 of SAFF was a blast. Got to meet so many new fiber friends. Ready to kick off Day 2. Come say hello. I’m over in the Expo building.

After several disasters, Jon and I finally have a system in place, so he doesn’t ruin any more of fiber and we can stay ...
10/08/2025

After several disasters, Jon and I finally have a system in place, so he doesn’t ruin any more of fiber and we can stay married.

We said goodbye to our most amazing buddy, Putney, today. A piece of me went with him. He brought so much happiness into...
10/01/2025

We said goodbye to our most amazing buddy, Putney, today. A piece of me went with him. He brought so much happiness into our lives. We couldn’t have asked for a better companion to have with us these last 13 and a half years. He was the smartest dog I’ve ever owned. I’ll be lucky to teach Kaiju half of what I taught Putney. He’s struggled this last year after the tie-back surgery. Putney’s the reason we got Kaiju and a weird way, Kaiju helped put a little pep in his step these last few months and gave us the gift of more time with our amazing boy. After a long life of being spoiled rotten, he took his last breath at home surrounded by love and on his favorite couch. He was ready. We love you poopoodoodies.

I was invited to come back to Historic Mendenhall for their Village Fair this past Saturday. I had such a blast. I alway...
09/22/2025

I was invited to come back to Historic Mendenhall for their Village Fair this past Saturday. I had such a blast. I always have the most interesting conversations with all the non-fiber people who stop by the booth. It’s not often I get to talk people who are genuinely fascinated by what I do.

Be sure to check out my article in the latest issue of . This issue is all about plant fibers and my article explores wh...
09/03/2025

Be sure to check out my article in the latest issue of . This issue is all about plant fibers and my article explores what happens when you spin them using unexpected art yarn techniques. Digital issues went out on the first and print issues will be arriving in mailboxes soon. If you’re not a subscriber, you can still get a copy at plymagazine.com. Ply is such an invaluable resource for spinners. Every issue is gorgeously produced and chock full of useful info to up your spinning game.

Nothing like a beehive yarn to lighten up my day.
08/27/2025

Nothing like a beehive yarn to lighten up my day.

Day 2 of Southern Comforts Fiber Market and I’m pumped!
08/09/2025

Day 2 of Southern Comforts Fiber Market and I’m pumped!

Tour de Fleece Cont’d: Finished my last yarn of this year’s Tour. It’s another corespun yarn from very precious stash. I...
07/28/2025

Tour de Fleece Cont’d: Finished my last yarn of this year’s Tour. It’s another corespun yarn from very precious stash. I only have a few Hobbledehoy batts and she’s not making them anymore. This one of course did not disappoint. What a treat!

Tour de Fleece Cont’d: Just another quick corespun yarn.
07/28/2025

Tour de Fleece Cont’d: Just another quick corespun yarn.

Tour de Fleece Cont’d: Finished plying the Shetland from Into the Whirled. I think it’ll be really pretty knitted up in ...
07/25/2025

Tour de Fleece Cont’d: Finished plying the Shetland from Into the Whirled. I think it’ll be really pretty knitted up in color work. Hoping to get at least one more yarn spun before the end of the Tour. If I didn’t have to get ready for Southern Comforts Fiber Market, I would’ve had more time to spin. But hey, at least I’ve been fibering.

Tour de Fleece 2025: Started a new spin and managed to fill one bobbin yesterday. This is some Shetland from my favorite...
07/20/2025

Tour de Fleece 2025: Started a new spin and managed to fill one bobbin yesterday. This is some Shetland from my favorite dyer, . I’m gonna try to preserve the colors in the fiber with this spin. I divided it in half lengthwise, so when I ply, the colors will match up. I’m usually pretty lackadaisical about colors in braids and like to let them come together how they come together, so this is a nice change of pace for me.

Tour de Fleece 2025 cont’d: I decided to switch things up with some corespinning. I’ve been trying to find ways to make ...
07/18/2025

Tour de Fleece 2025 cont’d: I decided to switch things up with some corespinning. I’ve been trying to find ways to make art yarns that are both interesting, but still feel like something you could easily work into a project. I’m constantly getting asked what to do you make with art yarns. Depends on the yarn, but generally, they’re amazing for textural weaving, but can also be used as textural elements in knitting and crochet, especially corespun yarns. I’m also not opposed to wrapping art yarns around a frame as decor to showcase funkier yarns. People put fifteen in frames. Why not art yarns?

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