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The Spinner's Book of Yarn Designs
Techniques for Creating 80 Yarns
Language: English
Release Date: June 24, 2013
Discover the satisfying fun of spinning your own yarn! This step-by-step guide shows you how to create 80 distinctive yarn types, from classics like mohair bouclé to novelties like supercoils. Covering the entire spinning process, Sarah Anderson describes the unique architecture of each type of yarn...
by Luther Hooper
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
The art of tablet weaving is pre-historic and has been practised generally all over the world throughout history. Many kinds of beautiful braids and narrow webs are still woven by this simple method in remote places where the primitive traditional arts and crafts still survive. The author's interest...
Cable Left, Cable Right
94 Knitted Cables
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2016
Knitted cables, with their three-dimensional twists and turns, are a common element in lots of patterns — but most patterns don’t include directions for executing them. Cable Left, Cable Right, by expert knitter Judith Durant, eliminates the mystery with detailed, in-depth instructions for creating...
Spin Control
Techniques for Spinning the Yarns You Want
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2013
From soft, bulky single yarns to serviceable three-ply for heavy use, this guide to handspun yarns combines the positive traits of commercial yarns with personal touches. Focusing at first on the spinning wheel, emphasis is placed on the importance of adjusting and customizing the wheel for best results....
How to Spin
From Choosing a Spinning Wheel to Making Yarn. A Storey BASICS® Title
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2016
Expert Beth Smith teaches you everything you need to know to spin your own yarn, from choosing a spinning wheel to every stage of preparing your fiber, plying, winding off, and finishing. Fully illustrated step-by-step instructions make it simple and easy!
Spin Art
Mastering the Craft of Spinning Textured Yarn
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2013
Push your spinning skills to new heights and get adventurous with textured yarn with Spin Art!
Jacey Boggs helps you bring textured yarns to the next level in Spin Art. Inside you'll learn all the secrets behind her exciting new fusion of traditional spinning and envelope-pushing creativity.
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by Lucille Milo
Language: English
Release Date: March 27, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 27, 2013
This crochet pattern book of twelve slippers and boots styles has easy written instructions. Picture guides included for additional instructional help. Easy patterns and simple stitches make these fun projects and gifts. One of a kind book and unique fun and easy to make projects. Wonderful gift ideas...
by Nancie M. Wiseman
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2013
Covering the basics of wire knitting, this manual presents a range of 30 innovative and beautiful projects, from simple to more complex, with clear directions and illustrations. Appealing to knitters, beadworkers, wireworkers, and jewelry makers, the guide offers a complete description of tools and...
by Linda Ligon
Language: English
Release Date: March 10, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 10, 2013
All the basics of weaving are provided in this succinct handbook. Filled with definitions and illustrations, the book invites weavers to refer to it as they work.
The Book of Bobbin Lace Stitches
New Revised Edition
Language: English
Release Date: November 24, 2014
This comprehensive new edition of a standard work contains an exhaustive collection of stitches which have been developed in the traditional art of bobbin lacemaking since the 17th century, and is designed to aid all lacemakers in the recognition and working of each individual feature. The degree...
by Elsie Mochrie
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Originally published in 1927, this handy book contains masses of information for both the beginner and expert that is still practical and useful today, and is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in the subject. Contents Include: Simple Weaving; A Simple Braid...
Pin Loom Weaving
40 Projects for Tiny Hand Looms
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2014
Tiny palm-sized pin looms are making a comeback. Here is the perfect book to get started with this intriguing weaving technique.
Next Steps In Weaving
What You Never Knew You Needed to Know
Language: English
Release Date: August 3, 2015
There is a lot to learn about weaving! As a new weaver, you might wonder what the next steps are to grow your skills. Next Steps in Weaving has the answers you're looking for.
In this beautiful book by Pattie Graver, former Managing Editor of Handwoven magazine, you'll be explore a variety...
DIY Woven Art
Inspiration and Instruction for Handmade Wall Hangings, Rugs, Pillows and More!
Language: English
Release Date: August 31, 2016
An alt twist on traditional wall hangings!
Get crafty with DIY Woven Art! These 14 fabulous fiber art projects--from colorful pillows and rugs to dramatic wall hangings--will add a pop to any room in your house. No loom? No worries. Rachel Denbow shows you how to fabricate 3 simple, portable...