The Fleece And 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.

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.

Beautiful Sheep

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Author : Kathryn Dun
language : en
Publisher: Ivy Press
Release Date : 2020-03-03

Beautiful Sheep written by Kathryn Dun and has been published by Ivy Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-03 with Nature categories.

This stunning collection of portraits shows sheep as you’ve never seen them before. Featuring commissioned studio photography of champion breeds styled to perfection prior to competition, the animals showcased here are works of ovine art. Beautiful color portraits of 42 different breeds from around the globe are accompanied by graphic charts containing all the essential breed information. There’s also a potted history of sheep, plus reportage photography of the behind-the-scenes primping and preening at the agricultural shows, to document the care lavished on prizewinning sheep as well as the nail-biting judging process. Whether you regard it as a photographic exposition, an amusing objet d’art, or a shepherd’s delight packed with visual and texual breed information, this is a unique giftbook destined to adorn coffee tables around the globe.

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.

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.

Coloured Sheep

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Author : Irina Böhme
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2019-04-25

Coloured Sheep written by Irina Böhme and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-25 with Nature categories.

Some skill, some luck and lots of fun: sheep colour genetics is like a game of cards! This book explains the rules of the game. Assuming no previous knowledge, the book uses a game of cards to visualise the rules that govern colour genetics, introducing terminology on the way. What are genes and alleles? What is the phenotype of a sheep? What the genotype? The reader is introduced to agouti-pattern, base colour, and spotting and strategies are shown to identifiy them in the reader's own flock. This knowledge is expanded to show how it can be used to plan breeding for certain colours. More genes that influence colour are introduced later in the book and thought is given to preserving diversity within a breed while strategically increasing the presence of desirable traits in a flock. The book focuses on practical aspects. How to identify genotypes? Which animals should be used for test breeding? How can the knowledge be used for individual goals? Written by a molecular biologist and science communicator and co-written by a professional editor of scientific textbooks - both of them breeders of coloured sheep - this book uses an easily understandable approach to explaining colour genetics.

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.

Raising Animals For Fiber

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Author : Chris McLaughlin
language : en
Publisher: CompanionHouse Books
Release Date : 2019-09-10

Raising Animals For Fiber written by Chris McLaughlin and has been published by CompanionHouse Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-10 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.

Fiber farmer Chris McLaughlin offers a comprehensive guide to raising sheep, goats, angora rabbits, and alpacas for wool. With practical information on breeds, housing, feed, breeding, heath care, shearing, and more, Chris helps the reader to decide which species will best serve their lifestyle criteria and needs.