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Yarn Spinning with a Modern Twist

Author : Vanessa Kroening
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1782217940
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (822 download)

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Download or read book Yarn Spinning with a Modern Twist written by Vanessa Kroening and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2022-12-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to spin your own beautiful yarn? Expert spinner Vanessa Kroening shows you how in this easy introduction to spinning with a drop spindle. No need to invest in an expensive spinning wheel! Expert spinner Vanessa Kroening shows you how to spin in this wonderfully accessible introduction to spinning with a drop spindle. Vanessa explains how to: clean and prepare fleece for spinning what to look out for when choosing a fleece how to card, blend colors, and make rolags and batts. use a drop spindle ply your yarn and how to add beads, sequins and other elements, as well as how to dye your yarn Spinning with a drop spindle isn’t just fun – it's amazingly relaxing and highly creative too. You get to choose the type of fiber, and the colors and thickness of the yarn you make - you can even dye the yarn, and add beads, sequins and other embellishments to create your own unique yarns. A spindle is so compact, you can carry it around town with you and is not even necessary to have to spin. Be inspired and take your knitting, crochet, felting and weaving to a whole new level!

Spinning Designer Yarns

Author : Diane Varney
Publisher : Interweave
ISBN 13 : 9781931499392
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (993 download)

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Download or read book Spinning Designer Yarns written by Diane Varney and published by Interweave. This book was released on 2003-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This inspiring illustrated guide teaches experienced spinners to make beautiful designer yarns and encourages them to be more creative and have more fun with spinning. Handspun yarns can be white, lumpy, gray, and precise--or they can be as colorful and deliciously textured as the spinner's imagination. Presented are instructions on applying dye to fibers in new, exciting ways; predicting how novelty yarns will look in finished fabrics; blending fibers for color and texture effects; spinning singles and plied yarns; and using these fantastic new yarns in weaving, knitting, and crocheting. Spinners will also add corespun, boucle, snarl, knotted, and tufted yarns to their spinning repertoire.

Get Spun

Author : Symeon North
Publisher : Interweave
ISBN 13 : 9781596680647
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book Get Spun written by Symeon North and published by Interweave. This book was released on 2010-05-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pairing detailed instructions with clear, step-by-step photography, this dynamic guide of spinning techniques and demonstrations explores an array of fiber possibilities--such as wool, glitz, and sari silk--to create unique yarn for fiber art projects. Designed for the advanced beginner to the intermediate spinner, this reference covers a variety of subjects such as spinning fundamentals, techniques for wool and silk, spinning with nontraditional materials, introducing add-ins, and creating plying effects. Additionally, the comprehensive tutorial offers information on easy home dyeing and directions for using a drumcarder to blend colors and fibers.

Intertwined

Author : Lexi Boeger
Publisher : Quarry Books
ISBN 13 : 1616734663
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (167 download)

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Download or read book Intertwined written by Lexi Boeger and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2011-02-09 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a delight to the enthusiastic fiber crowd that is growing by leaps and bounds. It captures all the excitement of experimental, handspun yarns, and includes recipes for handspun yarns, project ideas for knitters and crocheters, tips on how to use one-of-a-kind handspun yarns (whether you spin them or buy them at yarn boutiques), and a gallery of handmade creations. The book also features profiles, anecdotes, essays, and thoughts on fiber arts and the creative process. Contributors range from Alpaca farmers and cutting-edge spinners to well-known knitwear designers.

The Spinner's Book of Yarn Designs

Author : Sarah Anderson
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1603429026
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book The Spinner's Book of Yarn Designs written by Sarah Anderson and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2013-06-24 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Spin Art

Author : Jacey Boggs
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1620333260
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Spin Art written by Jacey Boggs and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jacey Boggs helps you bring textured and novelty yarns to the next level in Spin Art. Inside you'll learn all the secrets behind her exciting new fusion of traditional spinning and envelope-pushing creativity. The yarn styles explored in this comprehensive spinning guide are as well made as they are inventive. Jacey walks you through each of her techniques, with a refreshing mixture of quirky, fanciful, and unexpected designs that are always skillfully constructed. Inside you'll discover: • How to create innovative, eye-catching single and plied yarn styles, including wraps, beehives, bumps, racing stripes, loops, bubblewrap, multiplied, and more. • Detailed technical instruction with step-by-step photos with finished yarn and swatch close-ups. • Jacey's bright personality and motivational tips to inspire all spinning enthusiasts to unleash their creative spirit. Traditional spinners will love Jacey's adventurous spirit and attention to expert technique, while textured-yarn spinners will love Jacey's wild designs and solid construction. As a bonus, the instructional DVD provides additional handspinning demonstration and commentary to complement the techniques in the book. Jacey has bottled the energy and expertise of her highly sought after workshops into a personal, at-home workshop experience for you.

Spinning with a Drop Spindle

Author : Christine Thresh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 30 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Spinning with a Drop Spindle written by Christine Thresh and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

How to Spin

Author : Beth Smith
Publisher : Storey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 161212612X
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (121 download)

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Download or read book How to Spin written by Beth Smith and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2016-03-08 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert Beth Smith teaches you everything you need to know to spin your own yarn, from choosing a spinning wheel to every stage of preparing your fiber, plying, winding off, and finishing. Fully illustrated step-by-step instructions make it simple and easy!

Yarnitecture

Author : Jillian Moreno
Publisher : Storey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1612125212
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (121 download)

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Download or read book Yarnitecture written by Jillian Moreno and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create your dream yarn! Discover the pleasures of designing and building custom-made yarn by spinning it yourself, choosing everything from color to feel and gauge. Jillian Moreno leads you through every step of yarn construction, with detailed instructions and step-by-step photos showing you how to select the fiber you want (wool, cotton, silk, synthetic), establish a foundation, and spin a beautiful yarn with the structure, texture, and color pattern that you want. In addition to teaching you the techniques you need for success, Moreno also offers 12 delicious original patterns from prominent designers, each one showcasing hand-spun yarns.

Hand Spun

Author : Lexi Boeger
Publisher : Quarry Books
ISBN 13 : 9781592537624
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (376 download)

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Download or read book Hand Spun written by Lexi Boeger and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her newest book, Hand Spun, art-yarn pioneer and Pluckyfluff creator Lexi Boeger offers yet another exciting collection of new and innovative spinning techniques. This well-rounded book also covers a handful of traditional styles for the spinner to master and then turn on their ear. The many uses of these beautiful one-of-a-kind yarns are demonstrated in Boeger's trademark, surprising, and inventive projects. Learn the basics of fiber prep, from washing raw fleece to carding techniques. Find out how to adapt basic spinning styles to create cutting-edge forms. Be inspired by a stunning gallery of hand-spun yarns that combine various techniques shown in the book. Get complete instructions for 20 fashion-forward, yet accessible, projects including chunky scarves, fabulous hats, a belt, a rug, boas, and more.

Yarn Spinning Handbook

Author : Zera Meyer
Publisher : Zera Meyer
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 171 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Yarn Spinning Handbook written by Zera Meyer and published by Zera Meyer. This book was released on 2022-04-22 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Beginner Spinner Guide For Learning The Intricacies of Spinning Wool Fiber Into Yarns Spinning is an ancient technique that is gaining popularity among contemporary crafters. It allows them to create distinctive, personalized, and uncommon yarns that may be utilized in modern crocheting, knitting, weaving, and embroidery, to mention but a few. It's an incredibly creative technique that's also simple to master by anyone. This book, Yarn Spinning Handbook, takes a newbie on an adventurous journey in the art of spinning across what they need to take active steps, with step-by-step instructions included. This book covers a range of learning points such as: 1. An explanation of the yarn spinning process 2. The tools and supplies (e.g., spindles, spinning wheels, fibers, etc.) to get started, their mode of operation, and how to choose the right tools and supplies for spinning 3. How to spin wool fiber into yarn using a drop spindle 4. How to spin wool fiber into yarn using a spinning wheel 5. How to pre-draft and draft wool fibers to produce yarn consistency 6. How to ply your yarn, using the 2-ply and Navajo/ chain ply technique as well resolving yarn plying problems 7. The methods to finish your handspun yarns (winding, washing/ steaming, drying, and twisting for later use in crocheting, weaving, knitting, etc.) 8. Troubleshooting yarn spinning problems 9. Tips for maintaining the spinning wheel And a whole lot more! So, what are you waiting for? Get a copy of this book RIGHT NOW to get started

The Spinner's Book of Yarn Designs

Author : Sarah Anderson
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1603429026
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (34 download)

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Spinning in the Old Way

Author : Priscilla A. Gibson-Roberts
Publisher : Nomad Press (VT)
ISBN 13 : 9780966828986
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (289 download)

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Download or read book Spinning in the Old Way written by Priscilla A. Gibson-Roberts and published by Nomad Press (VT). This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knitters are discovering the pleasure and satisfaction of spinning their own yarns. Master craftsman Priscilla Gibson-Roberts guides readers in the fast-track, low-cost, high-quality approach to spinning. No spinning wheel required.

Respect the Spindle

Author : Abby Franquemont
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1596681551
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (966 download)

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Download or read book Respect the Spindle written by Abby Franquemont and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Start Spinning

Author : Maggie Casey
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1620332000
Total Pages : 379 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Start Spinning written by Maggie Casey and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For knitters, crocheters, and weavers ready to make their own yarn, this handy guide provides detailed instructions for spinning both on a spindle and a wheel, and offers a special section devoted to troubleshooting and wheel maintenance that keeps projects on track. It offers a comprehensive look at the various available fiber options, choosing and 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, and choosing a yarn size.

Dyeing to Spin & Knit

Author : Felicia Lo
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 163250412X
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (325 download)

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Download or read book Dyeing to Spin & Knit written by Felicia Lo and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspire and unleash a passion for hand-crafted color! "Unapologetic" is how Felicia Lo always describes her obsession with color and craft. In Dyeing to Spin and Knit, Felicia, founder and creative director of SweetGeorgia Yarns and highly sought after teacher and lecturer, provides clear and accessible guidance for creating gorgeous hand-dyed yarns and spinning fibers and an understanding of how dyeing affects knitted yarn and handspun yarn. Fiber artists will learn the fundamentals of how color works, how to combine and coordinate colors, and how to control the results when dyeing wool and silk yarns and fibers. Spinners will learn how to subdue intense and bright colorways or prevent muddiness in handspun. Knitters will gain the knowledge to avoid or maximize the effects of pooling. And finally, this book will include 10 patterns that use hand-dyed and handspun yarns and fibers to their most exciting advantage in knitting projects. Complete with detailed photographs from Felicia's own dyeing studio, Dyeing to Spin and Knit offers a master class in preparing hand-dyed yarns and fibers. Ignite your love of color--unapologetically!

Spin to Weave

Author : Sara Lamb
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1620333481
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Spin to Weave written by Sara Lamb and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-08-26 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For spinners and weavers alike! Get in-depth information on fiber properties and color choices, as well as beautifully photographed samples. Spin to Weave is not simply a how-to-spin book, but a how-to-spin-exactly-what-you-want book. Weavers who spin their own yarns have the ability to choose fiber type, method of twist insertion (woolen, worsted), twist amount and/or direction, finishing methods, and grist. Author Sara Lamb focuses on the process of spinning for specific results, providing detailed instructions, a sampling of projects, variations, and a gallery of pieces by other spinners. Sara takes the reader to the very source of woven fabric--introducing the thought processes and concepts related to choosing fibers and how to spin them with finished fabric in mind.