Spinning 101: All You Need to Know to Start Spinning Wool to Yarn

By Tom Knisely

Welcome to Tom's beginner spinning class Come on in and he will teach you everything you need to know to turn raw wool into your first hand spun yarn. Tom has been teaching introductory spinning for over 30 years, and in this book, he shares all of this knowledge in his easy-to-understand manner, illustrated with photographs to guide you through each of the steps.

From how to choose a spinning wheel and how to set it up and keep it running smoothly; to how to select and prepare your fiber; how to spin your first yarn, and the various options for how to do so; to plying and finishing--Tom explains it all in simple terms and with helpful visuals. Because Tom has taught so many classes of spinners, he knows all the common pitfalls and addresses them with his troubleshooting tips.

At its essence, yarn is fiber with twist added to keep it together, and Tom keeps the whole process as simple as that. You will soon be whirring away, spinning yards and yards of glorious yarn

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811739155
• ISBN13: 9780811739153
• Release Date: November 2021
• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.4" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Book title should be Preparing Wool 101.

What a disappointment. If your intention is to start at grass level and learn to choose a whole sheep fleece, wash it, card it then this slim book is for you. If you want to learn how to spin using readily available already prepped fibers then continue looking. The (very) basics of actual spinning start on page 57 and go through page 63. Short shrift is made of long & short draws and though mentioned no explanation is given about worsted vs woolen. There's plenty of pictures with the chapters separated by nice big splashy pictures of sheep. I was wanting a comprehensive textbook on spinning. Seven pages does not do it.