Handspinning

English

Series: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Consumer Ser.

ISBN: 0470098457

EAN: 9780470098455

Category: Crafts & Hobbies / Weaving

Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

Release Date: 03/31/2007

Synopsis: With its soothing, meditative effect, handspinning is a relaxing hobby, and the beautiful yarns you create are an even better reward. This visual guide shows you the basics, beginning with the tools and fibers, and takes you through spinning, plying, making novelty yarns, using exotic fibers, dyeing, and more. Whether you use an inexpensive hand spindle or splurge on a spinning wheel, stick with wool or try alpaca, cashmere, or cotton, youll learn how to create fun, original, one-of-a-kind yarns that you can knit or weave into truly unique, handmade, and all-natural creations. Concise two-page lessons show you all the steps to a skill and are ideal for quick review The skill demonstrated is defined and described Detailed color photos demonstrate each step Step-by-step instructions accompany each photo Helpful tips provide additional guidance

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Handspinning

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.53 inches

Width: 8.0 inches

Length: 9.0 inches

Weight: 22.12 oz

Pages: 224