The Complete Guide to Spinning Yarn: Techniques, Projects, and Recipes

By Brenda Gibson

Book Overview

Spinning is experiencing a resurgence of interest as it moves in a contemporary direction away from its traditional past. The Complete Guide to Spinning Yarn provides a new generation of crafters with all the information they need in one accessible package, starting with tools and equipment, types of fibers, and spinning techniques to making, processing, and finishing off a skein of yarn. Included are actual recipes for making many types of yarn, ranging from boucles, to worsteds, to flecked, and chunky yarns, all shown in full-color close-up detailed photos. Instructions for a small group of projects to use the yarn you make are also included. Last but not least, learn how to go commercial, with valuable tips on realistically pricing your goods, accepting commissions, selling at craft fairs or on the internet, and more. A must-have reference and source of inspiration for new and experienced spinners alike, The Complete Guide to Spinning Yarn provides all the know-how to get started, perfect your skills, or take your spinning to the next level.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312591381
• ISBN13: 9780312591380
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.4" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

More of a well-presented survey.

This book is what everyone needs when looking up terms and techniques. If you need in-depth explanations, then it is time to buy a book on this particular topic. I find the DVDs from Interweave to be much better than any book. The strength of this book is that no matter how yarn-savvy one may be, there is always something new or old that is missing from one’s repertoire. For anyone who has no intention of spinning or dying, you are still bound to run across the occasional term in your reading. Do not gloss over the term; look it up in this book and add to your reading pleasure. If you do not want anyone touching your Niddy noddy, you'd better know where it is. The pictures and diagrams are worth the purchase alone.