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Author
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
151 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Description
Offering a blend of technical knowledge, history, and easy-to-use tips, this inspiring collection of spinning wisdom deftly explores the three fundamental areas of yarn production: understanding fibers, managing yarn structure, and making yarns that precisely meet the spinner's needs. The rich, historic traditions of plant and animal fibers are fascinatingly juxtaposed with recent advances in synthesized fiber and mankind’s use of fibers in the...
Author
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
119 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Description
For knitters, crocheters, and weavers ready to make their own yarn, this handy guide provides detailed instructions for spinning both on a spindle and a wheel, and offers a special section devoted to troubleshooting and wheel maintenance that keeps projects on track. It offers a comprehensive look at the various available fiber options, choosing and preparing each type of fiber for use, and crafting these materials into ready-to-work pieces. A final...
Author
Pub. Date
[2021].
Physical Desc
vii, 87 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Description
"In this book, Tom Knisely will teach you everything you need to know to turn raw wool into your first hand-spun yarn. He shares all of his knowledge in his easy-to-understand manner, illustrated with photographs to guide you through each of the steps"--
Author
Pub. Date
©2012.
Physical Desc
255 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. + 64 reference cards on 8 perforated sheets.
Description
An experienced, award-winning crafter offers step-by-step instructions for spinning your own yarn, explaining the process of working with fleece and how to manipulate and combine the fibers for creating 80 different types of yarn, from mohair boucle to supercoils.
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (77, 63 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"As a spinner, your most important, versatile tools are your own skilled hands. With those eight fingers and two opposable thumbs, plus a half-dozen simple techniques for manipulating the fiber supply, you can spin a full suite of yarn styles"--Container.
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
204 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Description
When it comes to yarn, fiber lovers know that spinning and dying go hand in hand. Yet many books on the yarn craft cover only one topic or the other. In Spinning and Dyeing Yarn, fiber artist Ashley Martineau covers both subjects with rich, illustrative detail and step-by-step tutorials. Simply put, this book a must have for fiber enthusiasts of all levels.
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