The Fleece Fiber Sourcebook
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The Fleece Fiber Sourcebook
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Author : Carol Ekarius
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2011-06-30
The Fleece Fiber Sourcebook written by Carol Ekarius and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-30 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
This one-of-a-kind encyclopedia shines a spotlight on more than 200 animals and their wondrous fleece. Profiling a worldwide array of fiber-producers that includes northern Africa’s dromedary camel, the Navajo churro, and the Tasmanian merino, Carol Ekarius and Deborah Robson include photographs of each animal’s fleece at every stage of the handcrafting process, from raw to cleaned, spun, and woven. The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook is an artist’s handbook, travel guide, and spinning enthusiast’s ultimate reference source all in one.
The Field Guide To Fleece
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Author : Carol Ekarius
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2013-08-27
The Field Guide To Fleece written by Carol Ekarius and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-27 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
With this compact portable reference in hand, crafters can quickly and easily look up any of 100 different sheep breeds, the characteristics of their fleece, and the kinds of projects for which their fleece is best suited. Each breed profile includes a photograph of the animal and information about its origin and conservation status, as well as the weight, staple length, fiber diameter, and natural colors of its fleece. This is a great primer for beginners, and a handy guide for anyone who loves working with fleece.
The Spinner S Book Of Fleece
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Author : Beth Smith
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2014-08-23
The Spinner S Book Of Fleece written by Beth Smith and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-23 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
The characteristics of fleece — its structure, grease content, and fiber diameter — vary widely depending on the breed of sheep the fleece comes from. In this comprehensive guide, Beth Smith profiles 21 types of fleece, from bouncy and pliant to lacy and lightweight. A sheep-by-sheep reference describes the best way to wash and spin each fleece into rich, soft yarn. You’ll soon be confidently choosing the right fleece, spinning it to perfection, and enjoying the perfect yarn for your next fiber creation.
Vanishing Fleece
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Author : Clara Parkes
language : en
Publisher: Abrams
Release Date : 2019-10-01
Vanishing Fleece written by Clara Parkes and has been published by Abrams this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-01 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
The renowned knitter shares her year-long adventure through America’s colorful, fascinating—and slowly disappearing—wool industry. Join Clara Parkes as she ventures across the country to meet the shepherds, dyers, and countless workers without whom our knitting needles would be empty, our mills idle, and our feet woefully cold. Along the way, she encounters a flock of Saxon Merino sheep in upstate New York, tours a scouring plant in Texas, visits a steamy Maine dyehouse, helps sort freshly shorn wool on a working farm, and learns how wool fleece is measured, baled, shipped, and turned into skeins. In pursuit of the perfect yarn, Parkes describes a brush with the dangers of opening a bale (they can explode), and her adventures from Maine to Wisconsin (“the most knitterly state”) and back again. By the end of the book, you’ll be ready to set aside the backyard chickens and add a flock of sheep instead.
Yarnitecture
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Author : Jillian Moreno
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2016-08-23
Yarnitecture written by Jillian Moreno and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-23 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Knitters are branching out and exploring options for creating their own handspun yarn. This is the book that equips them with the confidence and knowledge to realize their vision every step of the way--from fiber braid to dream yarn to knitted project.
The Spinner S Book Of Yarn Designs
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Author : Sarah Anderson
language : en
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Release Date : 2013-06-24
The Spinner S Book Of Yarn Designs written by Sarah Anderson and has been published by Storey Publishing, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-24 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Discover the satisfying fun of spinning your own yarn! This step-by-step guide shows you how to create 80 distinctive yarn types, from classics like mohair bouclé to novelties like supercoils. Covering the entire spinning process, Sarah Anderson describes the unique architecture of each type of yarn and shares expert techniques for manipulating and combining fibers. Take your crafting to a new level and ensure that you have the best yarn available by spinning it yourself.
Adventures In Yarn Farming
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Author : Barbara Parry
language : en
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Release Date : 2013-11-12
Adventures In Yarn Farming written by Barbara Parry and has been published by Shambhala Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-12 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
A knitting book focusing on the sheep-to-shawl process by a well-known knitter, shepherd, and artisanal yarn producer. Gain an insider's view on fiber farming and yarn craft, from sheep to skein, all told through the eyes of shepherd and textile artisan Barbara Parry. Follow her flock over the course of a year and discover all the facets of life with sheep: from shearing day and lambing season, to preparing fiber for yarn. Along the way you'll find projects for the fiber obsessed by top knitwear designers, essays on country life, and over 100 stunning photographs. With the growing locavore movement, the rising trend in sustainable farming, and the ever-increasing interest in crafting, this book is perfect for those who yearn for a closer connection to a rural lifestyle and who enjoy making things by hand.
Respect The Spindle
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Author : Abby Franquemont
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2013-02-15
Respect The Spindle written by Abby Franquemont and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-15 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Enjoying a resurgence in popularity thanks to the current trend of DIY crafts, the hand spindle remains one of the most productive, versatile, and convenient tools for creating stunning fiber arts from home, as this beautifully illustrated guide from a veteran spinner and spindle aficionado demonstrates. With step-by-step instructions, this essential manual details the basic steps of spinning and then advances to the more complicated spinning wheel, showing how to use the spindle to make specific types of yarn, explaining traditional spindle spinning techniques, and detailing five simple projects designed to instill confidence in creating a variety of yarns with this simple tool. Combining fascinating historical narratives, traditions, and cultures from around the globe with vivid photography, this all-encompassing tour of the spindle also boasts easy-to-follow, contemporary techniques and styles that affirm the tool's enduring legacy.
Hand Spinning
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Author : Pam Austin
language : en
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Release Date : 2018-05-24
Hand Spinning written by Pam Austin and has been published by The Crowood Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-24 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Hand spinning is a peaceful, wholesome and creative craft that can bring immense joy and satisfaction to a busy life. This beautiful book explains how to spin unique yarn using natural raw materials such as fleece, flax and silk. It aims to teach, encourage and inspire spinners to extend their skills and uncover the mystique surrounding the long draw, the hallmark skill of accomplishment in hand spinning. It includes over 200 supporting images and clear step-by-step instructions on spinning methods, fibre preparation, colour skills, dyeing, yarn structure, art and yarn design. It will bring inspiration and pleasure to all spinners, regardless of experience or expertise. Gives clear and precise instructions for the long draw, worsted and core-spinning techniques that determine yarn quality and performance; Outlines how to choose and prepare fleece, flax, silk and camelid fibre for hand spinning; Includes proven definite colour skills that will personalize and enhance hand-spun work; Describes dyeing animal and vegetable fibre and yarn, without special materials or equipment, using natural and synthetic dyes; Encourages use of classic yarn structures such as boucle, gimp, coils, and crepe, as design features for unusual visual and textural effect; Individual hand-spun work illustrates the concept of art yarn and the design process; Suggests projects for the mindful spinner, from making a Shetland hap to creating art yarn that has meaning, artistry and purpose. Beautifully illustrated with 204 colour photographs and 12 artworks.
Knitting Comfortably
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Author : Ann Budd
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-01-31
Knitting Comfortably written by Ann Budd and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-31 with categories.
Modern knitters are faced with greater risk of musculoskeletal injury than knitters of a generation ago. This book explores risk factors that impact knitters' productivity, efficiency, and safety. Strategies for reducing risk of injury including early intervention and prevention are discussed. Methods for increased knitting efficiency and productivity are also explained.