The Practical Spinner S Guide Wool

Author : Kate Larson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-05
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781632500304

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The Practical Spinner's Guide - Wool by Kate Larson Pdf

All you need to know about spinning wool--from sheep to knits! Spinners have been creating beautiful yarns from wool for thousands of years, but we still have unanswered questions. How do you choose a fleece? Should you process your fleece by hand or send it to a mill? What kind of prepared fibers are available, and what should you do with them? Fiber artist and shepherdess Kate Larson answers these and many other questions in The Practical Spinner's Guide: Wool. Topics include: • An overview of sheep breeds and the characteristics of their fleece • Washing, carding, combing, and blending fibers • Purchasing and working with prepared fibers • Techniques for spinning and plying wool to achieve the right yarn for your projects • Advice on caring for fibers to protect them from unwanted pests and other problems Whether you're working with fleeces sheared from your own flock or spinning indie dyed fibers, you'll find a wealth of useful, valuable, and practical information in The Practical Spinner's Guide: Wool.

Author : Judith Mackenzie
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-23
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781620337745

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The Practical Spinner's Guide - Rare Luxury Fibers by Judith Mackenzie Pdf

It's time to look beyond wool, with The Practical Spinner's Guide: Rare Luxury Fibers! The go-to expert for fiber artists, Judith MacKenzie shares insights into working with uncommon (but readily available) luxury downs in this comprehensive, yet practical, guide for today's spinners. With her natural voice for story telling that is both engaging and informative, she discusses the history of each of these downs, how they are used today, characteristics unique to each, and where to find them. She also dives deep into the specific spinning techniques for each fiber, knitting and weaving rare fibers, and dying them once spun. From angora to bison, camel to cashmere, there's a whole world of rare luxury fibers just waiting to be spun!

Author : Stephenie Gaustad
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-27
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781620335154

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The Practical Spinner's Guide - Cotton, Flax, Hemp by Stephenie Gaustad Pdf

A one-stop guide to preparing and spinning cotton, flax, and hemp! Over the last few years, focusing on specific types of fiber or spinning techniques has become more and more popular. In The Practical Spinner's Guide: Cotton, Flax, Hemp, author Stephenie Gaustad offers a detailed overview of each plant, the fiber it produces, and how to properly prepare, spin, and finish yarns made from each fiber. Cotton, flax, and hemp behave very differently from wool, and special handling is required. Stephenie discusses how each fiber behaves and how best to work with them, specifically touching on trouble spots such as drafting and adding twist. She also covers finishing yarnsâ€"cleaning, setting twist, and plying--as well as what dye processes are best for adding color. Finally, she includes a discussion of spinning for both knitting and weaving, covering fabric properties of each fiber, and what spinners need to take into account when using the yarn in a subsequent project.

Author : Sara Lamb
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-31
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781620335208

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The Practical Spinner's Guide - Silk by Sara Lamb Pdf

Explore silk--an alluring and exotic fiber for spinners! The Practical Spinner's Guide: Silk teaches spinners how to create smooth lustrous yarns from a gorgeous but tricky and sometimes intimidating fiber in this second installment in a series of fiber specific books. Author Sara Lamb discusses the various forms in which silk is available--combed top, bricks, noils, hankies, and bells--and how best to card, prep, and spin them, specifically touching on trouble spots such as drafting and adding twist. She also covers finishing yarns--cleaning and degumming, setting twist, and plying--and even touches on what dye processes are best for adding color, as well as how to blend silk into other spinning fibers. Sara includes brief discussions on spinning for both knitting and weaving, the properties of woven and knitted fabric, and what the spinner needs to take into account while creating yarn for a subsequent project.

Author : Sarah Anderson
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-24
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781603429023

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The Spinner's Book of Yarn Designs by Sarah Anderson Pdf

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.

Author : B. Purushothama
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2024-08-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781040103821

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A Practical Guide on Quality Management in Spinning by B. Purushothama Pdf

This book is a hands-on guide that discusses quality management in spinning. It details the techniques, insights and best practices that weave excellence into every fiber. The subject matter of this book discusses the concepts of product objectives and the impact of product features at customer’s end with examples. Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)

Author : Ashley Martineau
Publisher : B.E.S. Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Dyes and dyeing
ISBN : 0764166077

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Spinning and Dyeing Yarn by Ashley Martineau Pdf

Provides easy to follow step-by-step tutorials for preparing, dyeing, and spinning different fibers.

Author : Jillian Moreno
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-23
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781612125220

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Yarnitecture by Jillian Moreno Pdf

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.

Author : Christoph Berner,Manuel Schäfer,Martin Schott,Sarah Schulz,Martina Weingärtner
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567678485

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Clothing and Nudity in the Hebrew Bible by Christoph Berner,Manuel Schäfer,Martin Schott,Sarah Schulz,Martina Weingärtner Pdf

The volume discusses nudity and clothing in the Hebrew Bible, covering anthropological, theological, archaeology and religious-historical aspects. These aspects are addressed in three separate sections, enhanced by over a hundred pictures and illustrations. Part I places nudity and clothing in its ancient Israelite context, with discussions of methodology, the ancient Near Eastern evidence (including material culture and iconography), and an assessment of central aspects of the biblical material such as fabrication and uses of textiles, lexicography, theological and anthropological implications. Part II looks at key themes such as mourning, death, encounters with the divine and issues of power and status. Finally, Part III presents several close studies of key passages from narrative, prophetic and wisdom texts where clothing and nudity play an important role.

Author : United States. Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1916
Category : Cotton machinery
ISBN : HARVARD:32044082069311

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The Cotton-spinning Machinery Industry by United States. Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Pdf

Author : Jillian Moreno
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-23
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781612125213

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Yarnitecture by Jillian Moreno Pdf

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.

Author : William Swan Sonnenschein
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 874 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Best books
ISBN : UOM:39015071097441

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A Reader's Guide to Contemporary Literature by William Swan Sonnenschein Pdf

Author : Robert H. Baird
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1863
Category : Cotton machinery
ISBN : HARVARD:32044080688971

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The American Cotton Spinner and Managers' and Carders' Guide by Robert H. Baird Pdf

Author : Beth Smith
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 711 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-23
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781603428750

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The Spinner's Book of Fleece by Beth Smith Pdf

The characteristics of fleece — its structure, grease content, and fiber diameter — vary widely depending on the breed of sheep the fleece comes from. In this comprehensive guide, Beth Smith profiles 21 types of fleece, from bouncy and pliant to lacy and lightweight. A sheep-by-sheep reference describes the best way to wash and spin each fleece into rich, soft yarn. You’ll soon be confidently choosing the right fleece, spinning it to perfection, and enjoying the perfect yarn for your next fiber creation.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Textile fabrics
ISBN : NYPL:33433066356423

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Fibre & Fabric by Anonim Pdf