• Colorful clusters of silkworm cocoons rest on a dark wooden surface, illuminated by warm light, on the cover of PLY Magazine’s Issue 54, Autumn 2026: Sericulture. The magazine title is prominently displayed, with “sericulture” at the bottom—hinting at in-depth content for handspinners eager to explore silk fiber and silk spinning from PLY - The Magazine for Handspinners.
  • Beside a bold CONTENTS heading and a lineup of article titles focused on silk spinning, vibrant silk fibers and an artist’s sketch depicting sericulture highlight Issue 54, Autumn 2026: Sericulture of PLY – The Magazine for Handspinners (by PLY Magazine), offering inspiration and practical insights for handspinners eager to explore the artistry of silk fiber.
  • At the top, four skeins of silk yarn in gold, copper, and tan hues are displayed. Below them, a knitted swatch in green, blue, pink, and purple lies beside a table of contents listing silk-themed articles—an ideal source of inspiration for handspinners eager to explore silk fiber and the art of spinning in PLY - The Magazine for Handspinners, Issue 54: Sericulture (Autumn 2026) by PLY Magazine.
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PLY - The Magazine for Handspinners, Issue 54, Autumn 2026: Sericulture

PLY - The Magazine for Handspinners, Issue 54, Autumn 2026: Sericulture

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The Autumn 2026 Sericulture Issue explores the lustrous and versatile fiber, silk.

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This issue explores a lustrous and versatile fiber: silk. Discover the full spectrum of silk for spinning—from different fiber types and preps to top, cocoons, lap, and mawata forms. Start with Coleen Nimetz's silk spinning primer, explore silk top varieties with Michael Kelson, and learn spindle selection from Amelia Read Garripoli.

Master blending techniques, spinning for specific qualities like drape, elasticity, and luster, and dyeing with both acid and natural dyes. Explore finishing methods that transform silk yarns and dive into silk's rich history—from ancient China to Viking tablet weaving, reeling with a Zaguri, and modern medical applications. Plus, Michael Cook shares his personal journey with the Queen of Fibers.

Perfect for handspinners ready to work with silk at every level.

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