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Books on Spinning
Illustrated by a local Vermonter, this cute child's book walks thru the process of where our sweaters comes from....from feeding the sheep to shearing, washing the fleece to carding it, spinning it and then knitting it.
Beautiful Sheep is a gorgeous book with great photos of various sheep breeds and info about them all. Great for the fiber enthusiast...a must have for spinners >
Respect the Spindle is a comprehensive study of drop spindle spinning by Abby Franqumont. Hot off the press last week! Spin to Knit $21.95 A new book geared to the knitter who has taken up spinning...whether on a drop spindle or wheel. Some great instruction and fun projects. Marry this book with some great spinning fiber and/or a drop spindle for a great XMAS gift.
Intentional Spinning From the basic "how-tos" to helpful info on wheel mechanics (i.e. ratios, etc.), fiber characteristics, preparation and yarn design. Fabulous visuals for a new spinner.
Great visuals with easy to read text make this the book to get if you need to teach yourself how to spin on a wheel. Spin It : $9.95 Offers techniques for both supported and suspended spindle spinning to making your own and even some project ideas. Color In Spinning by Deb Menz: $26.95 If you want to blend colors for some dramatic effects, this is the book to guide you thru it. |
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Hands on Spinning
Spinning in the Old Way: Gibson-Roberts: $14.95
Comprehensive book on spindle spinning..
Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook Price: $21.95
Lots of fun ideas for dyeing your own wool top and spinning it up in interesting ways to create some really fun socks.