Spinning Wool: Beyond the Basics

by Anne Field

Building on the basics presented in the author’s previous book, Ashford Book of Spinning , this handbook provides more advanced spinners with information extending beyond the act of spinning—how to spin an adequate yarn and extend the range of yarns produced, what happens during the spinning process, and the relationship between the raw materials and the final output—for greater mastery of the craft. This new edition features up-to-date information about spinning wheels, new color photos, and seven new projects. Organized in four sections—wool, spinning wheels, yarn design, and projects—the text provides examples of a global range of fleece types, a detailed examination of the functions of bobbin and flyer wheels, a step-by-step analysis of spinning yarns of a predetermined size and twist count best suited to the properties of the fleece, and informative explanations of different spinning materials. The nine woven and knitted projects, including a fleece rug, skirt fabric, mittens, and a triangular shawl, are particularly suitable for handspun yarn.

Genres: Nonfiction, Crafts, Knitting

160 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2010

Reviews

[Melanie Bee · Rating 4 out of 5]

very detailed info on fleeces and spinning. Good resource for those who gave mastered the basics of spinning.

[Brent Woo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh yes. This is the good stuff. Give me long discussions on tpi and grist anyday and I'll lap it up like a spinning dog.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Originally, I checked the book out of the library. And then realized I was going to want to refer to it again and again for spinning. I have tried the advice for two projects so far without being totally exact. I think it is helping my results for spinning yarn.