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Gibson, Brenda (Weaver)
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Hand spinning.
Dyes and dyeing, Domestic.
Spun yarns.
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The complete guide t...
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The complete guide to spinning yarn : techniques, projects, and recipes / Brenda Gibson.
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Gibson, Brenda (Weaver)
New York, N.Y. : St. Martin's Griffin, 2012.
Subjects
Hand spinning.
Dyes and dyeing, Domestic.
Spun yarns.
ISBN:
9780312591380 (pbk.)
0312591381 (pbk.)
Description:
144 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Edition:
1st U.S. ed.
Contents:
Foundations. A brief history of spinning ; Fiber preparation tools ; Spindles ; Wheels ; Plying and yarn handling tools ; Fibers -- Techniques. Scouring ; Teasing ; Carding ; Blending ; Making rolags and punis ; Pre-drafting ; Combing ; Dyeing ; Spindle spinning ; Wheel spinning ; Worsted spinning ; Woolen spinning ; Spinning from the fold ; Direction and balance ; Thick and thin spinning ; Spinning for evenness or texture ; Conventional plying ; Navajo or chain plying ; Andean plying ; Fancy yarn plying ; Making a skein ; Blocking ; Washing and finishing ; Winding balls -- Recipes. Soft knitting yarn ; Lustrous worsted yarn ; Spiral thick and thin yarn ; Cable-plied yarn ; Color-blended yarn ; Flecked yarn ; Slub yarn ; Three-ply chunky yarn ; Chain-plied color yarn ; Core-spun yarn ; Bouclé yarn ; Paper yarn ; Bullion yarn -- Projects -- Professional approaches. Going commercial ; Planning and record-keeping ; Gallery.
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"Whether you are an experienced crafter chasing the perfect yarn or a beginner looking for an outlet for your creative talents, this book will inspire you to get spinning. It starts with the basics and moves through all aspects of spinning until you are producing your own beautiful and functional yarns. Then you can tackle the craft projects at the back of the book using your own unique creations."--P. [4] of cover.
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Kailua-Kona Public Library
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