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An essential companion for spinners of all levels, this sheep-by-sheep guide provides fleece profiles of 19 breeds and describes the different spinning methods that produce yarns suitable for a wide range of projects - from lacy shawls to sturdy outerwear. You’ll explore the basic characteristics of fleece – crimp structure, lock shape, and relative fineness or coarseness – and learn how they affect the quality of the yarn you spin. Also included are instructions on proper cleaning and processing techniques for different types of fleece and tips for successful spinning.
Choose the right fleece for your project every time, and you’ll have enviable control over each step, from washing to spinning to finished item.
An essential companion for spinners of all levels, this sheep-by-sheep guide provides fleece profiles of 19 breeds and describes the different spinning methods that produce yarns suitable for a wide range of projects - from lacy shawls to sturdy outerwear. You’ll explore the basic characteristics of fleece – crimp structure, lock shape, and relative fineness or coarseness – and learn how they affect the quality of the yarn you spin. Also included are instructions on proper cleaning and processing techniques for different types of fleece and tips for successful spinning.
Choose the right fleece for your project every time, and you’ll have enviable control over each step, from washing to spinning to finished item.
Beth Smith, author of How to Spin and The Spinner’s Book of Fleece, is renowned for her love of the variety and versatility of sheep breeds, and she teaches the whys and how-tos of preparing and spinning wool from different breeds. For seven years she owned The Spinning Loft, a shop celebrated for its selection of hard-to-find quality fleeces. She teaches internationally and writes for PLY, Spin Off, and Knittyspin magazines. She also sits on the editorial board of PLY magazine. She lives in Howell, Michigan.
Deborah Robson is co-author of The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook and Knitting in the Old Way. She is a former editor of both Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot and Spin-Off magazine, and she is currently the editor and publisher of Nomad Press, which publishes books on traditional and ethnic knitting and spinning. Robson is also an artist, working in textiles, printmaking, and oils. She lives in Colorado with her daughter.
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Produktart: | Nachschlagewerke |
| Rubrik: | Hobby & Freizeit |
| Thema: | Basteln & Handarbeiten |
| Medium: | Buch |
| Seiten: | 256 |
| Inhalt: | Gebunden |
| ISBN-13: | 9781612120393 |
| ISBN-10: | 1612120393 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Gebunden |
| Autor: | Smith, Beth |
| Hersteller: | STOREY PUB |
| Maße: | 236 x 210 x 25 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Beth Smith |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 12.08.2014 |
| Gewicht: | 0,893 kg |
Beth Smith, author of How to Spin and The Spinner’s Book of Fleece, is renowned for her love of the variety and versatility of sheep breeds, and she teaches the whys and how-tos of preparing and spinning wool from different breeds. For seven years she owned The Spinning Loft, a shop celebrated for its selection of hard-to-find quality fleeces. She teaches internationally and writes for PLY, Spin Off, and Knittyspin magazines. She also sits on the editorial board of PLY magazine. She lives in Howell, Michigan.
Deborah Robson is co-author of The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook and Knitting in the Old Way. She is a former editor of both Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot and Spin-Off magazine, and she is currently the editor and publisher of Nomad Press, which publishes books on traditional and ethnic knitting and spinning. Robson is also an artist, working in textiles, printmaking, and oils. She lives in Colorado with her daughter.
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Produktart: | Nachschlagewerke |
| Rubrik: | Hobby & Freizeit |
| Thema: | Basteln & Handarbeiten |
| Medium: | Buch |
| Seiten: | 256 |
| Inhalt: | Gebunden |
| ISBN-13: | 9781612120393 |
| ISBN-10: | 1612120393 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Gebunden |
| Autor: | Smith, Beth |
| Hersteller: | STOREY PUB |
| Maße: | 236 x 210 x 25 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Beth Smith |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 12.08.2014 |
| Gewicht: | 0,893 kg |
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