Catalog Search Results
Author
Description
"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...
Author
Description
They're called oddballs, orphans, and leftovers - those stunning but solitary skeins of yarn just waiting to be turned into treasures. What can you make with just one skein of yarn? Find loads of creative ideas in this collection of "one-skein wonders." This title features knit hats, scarves, shawls, socks, purses, and more - over 25 projects each made from just one skein or hank of yarn. To get started, choose a yarn with a similar yardage, weight,...
11) Handspinning
Author
Description
This visual guide shows you the basics, beginning with the tools and fibers, and takes you through spinning, plying, making novelty yarns, using exotic fibers, dyeing, and more. Whether you use an inexpensive hand spindle or splurge on a spinning wheel, stick with wool or try alpaca, cashmere, or cotton, you'll learn how to create fun, original, one-of-a-kind yarns that you can knit or weave into truly unique, handmade, and all-natural creations....
Author
Description
Master spinner (and dyer/knitter), Jeannine Bakriges worked for years to compile this beautiful and informative book. Glean sufficient knowledge and skill to decide which breed of sheep would produce the most suitable fleece for the project - and what type of spin and ply will enhance that fleece - and what colors you would like the final garment to be. Contains instructions from sheep to finished garment. Knitting designs by Elizabeth Zimmerman...
15) Extra yarn
Author
Description
With a supply of yarn that never runs out, Annabelle knits for everyone and everything in town until an evil archduke decides he wants the yarn for himself.
In Interlibrary Loan
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by Catamount Library Network can be requested from other Interlibrary Loan libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup.
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request