Author | : Maggie Casey |
File Size | : 41,8 Mb |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Language | : English |
Release Date | : 01 February 2013 |
ISBN | : 9781620332009 |
Pages | : 379 pages |
Start Spinning by Maggie Casey Book PDF Summary
For knitters, crocheters, and weavers ready to make their own yarn, this handy guide provides detailed instructions for spinning both on a spindle and a wheel, and offers a special section devoted to troubleshooting and wheel maintenance that keeps projects on track. It offers a comprehensive look at the various available fiber options, choosing and preparing each type of fiber for use, and crafting these materials into ready-to-work pieces. A final chapter on the various uses of spun yarn focuses on project planning, with definitions and context for measuring wraps per inch, determining yards for specific projects, and choosing a yarn size.