The Lucky Ewe specialises in small batch hand dyed yarn and fleece. Hand dyed update coming soon.
This is THE book I suggest every spinner have in their reference library. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step directions, Anne guides the beginner to the art of spinning through all they need to know to get started. She explains the spinning process and a variety of techniques, including preparation of fleeces, worsted and woolen spinning methods, plying, adjusting tension, treadling, skeining, drafting and blending-plus, tips, tricks, and helpful advice about spinning wheels and how they work. Inside, you'll find: Discussions of a wide range of fibers suitable for spinning-wool, alpaca, silk, mohair, cotton, angora, synthetic and blended fibers-with details on the characteristics of each fiber and best spinning methods to use Easy, straightforward crafting projects designed to make use of your newly spun yarns, with complete instructions Highly-illustrated directions with full-color high-quality photographs that bring the details to life
Book information ISBN: 9781570764929
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Pub date: 01 Nov 2011
Language: English
Number of pages: 207
Weight: 207g Height: 234mm Width: 156mm Spine width: 7mm
This is THE book I suggest every spinner have in their reference library. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step directions, Anne guides the beginner to the art of spinning through all they need to know to get started. She explains the spinning process and a variety of techniques, including preparation of fleeces, worsted and woolen spinning methods, plying, adjusting tension, treadling, skeining, drafting and blending-plus, tips, tricks, and helpful advice about spinning wheels and how they work. Inside, you'll find: Discussions of a wide range of fibers suitable for spinning-wool, alpaca, silk, mohair, cotton, angora, synthetic and blended fibers-with details on the characteristics of each fiber and best spinning methods to use Easy, straightforward crafting projects designed to make use of your newly spun yarns, with complete instructions Highly-illustrated directions with full-color high-quality photographs that bring the details to life
Book information ISBN: 9781570764929
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Pub date: 01 Nov 2011
Language: English
Number of pages: 207
Weight: 207g Height: 234mm Width: 156mm Spine width: 7mm