Spinning Wool: Beyond the Basics

Building on the basics presented in the author's previous book, "Ashford Book of""Spinning," this handbook provides more advanced spinners with information extending beyond the act of spinning--how to spin an adequate yarn and extend the range of yarns produced, what happens during the spinning proc [...]
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Building on the basics presented in the author's previous book, "Ashford Book of""Spinning," this handbook provides more advanced spinners with information extending beyond the act of spinning--how to spin an adequate yarn and extend the range of yarns produced, what happens during the spinning process, and the relationship between the raw materials and the final output--for greater mastery of the craft. This new edition features up-to-date information about spinning wheels, new color photos, and seven new projects. Organized in four sections--wool, spinning wheels, yarn design, and projects--the text provides examples of a global range of fleece types, a detailed examination of the functions of bobbin and flyer wheels, a step-by-step analysis of spinning yarns of a predetermined size and twist count best suited to the properties of the fleece, and informative explanations of different spinning materials. The nine woven and knitted projects, including a fleece rug, skirt fabric, mittens, and a triangular shawl, are particularly suitable for handspun yarn.