Start Spinning (Paperback)

Price 14.93 - 36.15 USD

EAN/UPC/ISBN Code 9781596680654


Author

Producer Interweave Press

Pages 120

Year of production 2008

For knitters, crocheters, and weavers ready to make their own yarn, this handy guide provides detailed instructions fornbsp;spinning both on a spindle andnbsp;a wheel,nbsp;and offers anbsp;special section devoted to troubleshooting and wheel maintenance that keeps projects on track.nbsp;It offers a comprehensive look at the various available fiber options, choosing andnbsp;preparing each type of fiber for use, and crafting these materials into ready-to-work pieces. A final chapter on the various uses of spun yarn focuses on project planning, with definitions and context for measuring wraps per inch, determining yards for specific projects, andnbsp;choosing a yarn size.