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| hand spinning techniques: Respect the Spindle Abby Franquemont, 2013-02-15 Enjoying a resurgence in popularity thanks to the current trend of DIY crafts, the hand spindle remains one of the most productive, versatile, and convenient tools for creating stunning fiber arts from home, as this beautifully illustrated guide from a veteran spinner and spindle aficionado demonstrates. With step-by-step instructions, this essential manual details the basic steps of spinning and then advances to the more complicated spinning wheel, showing how to use the spindle to make specific types of yarn, explaining traditional spindle spinning techniques, and detailing five simple projects designed to instill confidence in creating a variety of yarns with this simple tool. Combining fascinating historical narratives, traditions, and cultures from around the globe with vivid photography, this all-encompassing tour of the spindle also boasts easy-to-follow, contemporary techniques and styles that affirm the tool's enduring legacy. |
| hand spinning techniques: Spinning for Softness & Speed Paula Simmons, 1982 |
| hand spinning techniques: Hand Spun Lexi Boeger, 2012-02-01 Hand Spun contains a collection of never-before-published spinning techniques along with interesting, creative, hip projects. The essential momentum behind this book is to satisfy fans of the author's first two books in their desire for new materials to learn. As Intertwined becomes more well-known, these handspun styles are flooding the internet craft community. Hand Spun offers fresh, new, and exciting material for these spinners to move on to. Where Handspun Revolution, the author's first book, was the spark that ignited the genre of Art-yarn, and Intertwined is considered the bible of creative spinning, Handspun builds upon the now common knowledge of novelty spinning, digging deeper into the traditional underbelly of spinning, not as a means to teach traditional techniques, but rather as a way of turning very traditional forms inside out: Using time-tested techniques to deliver cutting-edge forms. This book also covers fiber-preparation processes, from scouring raw fleece to several carding techniques. |
| hand spinning techniques: Hand Spinning Pam Austin, 2018-05-24 Hand spinning is a peaceful, wholesome and creative craft that can bring immense joy and satisfaction to a busy life. This beautiful book explains how to spin unique yarn using natural raw materials such as fleece, flax and silk. It aims to teach, encourage and inspire spinners to extend their skills and uncover the mystique surrounding the long draw, the hallmark skill of accomplishment in hand spinning. It includes over 200 supporting images and clear step-by-step instructions on spinning methods, fibre preparation, colour skills, dyeing, yarn structure, art and yarn design. It will bring inspiration and pleasure to all spinners, regardless of experience or expertise. Gives clear and precise instructions for the long draw, worsted and core-spinning techniques that determine yarn quality and performance; Outlines how to choose and prepare fleece, flax, silk and camelid fibre for hand spinning; Includes proven definite colour skills that will personalize and enhance hand-spun work; Describes dyeing animal and vegetable fibre and yarn, without special materials or equipment, using natural and synthetic dyes; Encourages use of classic yarn structures such as boucle, gimp, coils, and crepe, as design features for unusual visual and textural effect; Individual hand-spun work illustrates the concept of art yarn and the design process; Suggests projects for the mindful spinner, from making a Shetland hap to creating art yarn that has meaning, artistry and purpose. Beautifully illustrated with 204 colour photographs and 12 artworks. |
| hand spinning techniques: A New Spin On Color Alanna Wilcox, 2017-07-01 Have you ever tried spinning painted top or roving only to be disappointed with the color outcomes in your yarns or finished projects? This book will clearly and artfully walk you through understanding color theory making it less intimidating for both novice and expert spinners alike. Never before has a book presented the same dyed roving worked up into 20+ different approaches accompanied by easy to follow directions so you can see how the techniques look in both a skein and a knitted swatch. Plus there are photos of finished products accompanying the techniques to make envisioning the spinning application even easier. After reading this book you will be inspired to delve into your stash with a new eye and excitement for color in your spinning. In addition to writing books, Alanna also offers workshops both online and in person on spinning and dyeing. You can visit her website www.alannawilcox.com to learn more. |
| hand spinning techniques: The Ashford Book of Hand Spinning Jo Reeve, Ashford Handicrafts, 2009 |
| hand spinning techniques: Handspinning Art & Technique Allen Fannin, 1970 Explains both the mill technology and its adaptation as a tool you can use in your own work ... also contains an extensive discussion of yarn design in the hand process ... and fiber preparation processes. Photographs of actual spinning operations, many of them detailed closeups--Dustjacket. |
| hand spinning techniques: Dyeing to Spin & Knit Felicia Lo, 2017-01-12 Inspire and unleash a passion for hand-crafted color! Unapologetic is how Felicia Lo always describes her obsession with color and craft. In Dyeing to Spin and Knit, Felicia, founder and creative director of SweetGeorgia Yarns and highly sought after teacher and lecturer, provides clear and accessible guidance for creating gorgeous hand-dyed yarns and spinning fibers and an understanding of how dyeing affects knitted yarn and handspun yarn. Fiber artists will learn the fundamentals of how color works, how to combine and coordinate colors, and how to control the results when dyeing wool and silk yarns and fibers. Spinners will learn how to subdue intense and bright colorways or prevent muddiness in handspun. Knitters will gain the knowledge to avoid or maximize the effects of pooling. And finally, this book will include 10 patterns that use hand-dyed and handspun yarns and fibers to their most exciting advantage in knitting projects. Complete with detailed photographs from Felicia's own dyeing studio, Dyeing to Spin and Knit offers a master class in preparing hand-dyed yarns and fibers. Ignite your love of color--unapologetically! |
| hand spinning techniques: The Spinner's Book of Yarn Designs Sarah Anderson, 2013-06-24 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 and shares expert techniques for manipulating and combining fibers. Take your crafting to a new level and ensure that you have the best yarn available by spinning it yourself. |
| hand spinning techniques: How to Spin Beth Smith, 2016-03-08 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! |
| hand spinning techniques: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Handspinning Judith MacKenzie McCuin, 2011-06-28 With its soothing, meditative effect, handspinning is a relaxing hobby, and the beautiful yarns you create are an even better reward. This visual guide shows you the basics, beginning with the tools and fibers, and takes you through spinning, plying, making novelty yarns, using exotic fibers, dyeing, and more. Whether you use an inexpensive hand spindle or splurge on a spinning wheel, stick with wool or try alpaca, cashmere, or cotton, you'll learn how to create fun, original, one-of-a-kind yarns that you can knit or weave into truly unique, handmade, and all-natural creations. Concise two-page lessons show you all the steps to a skill and are ideal for quick review The skill demonstrated is defined and described Detailed color photos demonstrate each step Step-by-step instructions accompany each photo Helpful tips provide additional guidance |
| hand spinning techniques: Hand Spinning Cotton Olive Linder, Harry Linder, 2014-01-01 The art of cotton spinning has become more sophisticated since Harry and Olive Linder first set out to disprove the myth that cotton was more difficult to spin than any other fiber. When the Linders first self-published Handspinning Cotton in 1977, there were very few spinners spinning cotton; it was an almost forgotten art.Handspinning Cotton has been out-of-print since 1995 and has been sorely missed. Currently, there is no single spinning book devoted solely to cotton fiber and the unique techniques for spinning it. The rights to the Linder's self-published book has remained in their family's hands since Harry and Olive's passing. As two of the Linder's first protégés, their daughters have asked us to update and republish this treasured book.It is our honor and privilege to try to do justice to the spirit of these cotton gurus who started a cotton-spinning revolution. While cotton spinning has grownup in the past 40 years, and there are many changes in how to approach cotton spinning, we have striven, in updating this book, to keep to the original spirit of Harry and Olive Linder's teaching. Their book is still a treasure and should stay intact for all future generations of cotton spinners. |
| hand spinning techniques: Spinning and Dyeing Yarn Ashley Martineau, 2014 Provides easy to follow step-by-step tutorials for preparing, dyeing, and spinning different fibers. |
| hand spinning techniques: The Intentional Spinner w/DVD Judith M McCuin, 2010-10-12 If you are interested in exploring the infinite possibilities of making your own yarns, veteran spinner and teacher Judith MacKenzie McCuin offers insight, understanding, and invaluable information about your craft in The Intentional Spinner with DVD. The Intentional Spinner with DVD is a compendium of spinning wisdom, with a fun blend of technical knowledge, history, tips, and gently opinionated narrative. Yarn making is approached in three fundamental areas: Understanding Fibers: Compare the rich historic traditions of plant and animal fibers with the fascinating scientific advances in synthesizing fibers. Managing Yarn Structure: Step-by-step instructions and photographs demonstrate the range of possibilities in yarn, from sturdy plied yarns to playful novelty yarns. Practical Uses: Learn how to make yarns that precisely match your needs with decision making and planning to create the exact project you want from the beginning. The Intentional Spinner with DVD includes four projects that demonstrate how handspun can be used in weaving and knitting. The projects explain how to choose material, techniques, and finish the processes. The enclosed DVD features detailed information on yarn diameter, plying, novelty yarn structures, and finishing. Blending technical expertise and fascinating lore, The Intentional Spinner with DVD is a must-have reference for every spinner. |
| hand spinning techniques: Yarnitecture Jillian Moreno, 2016-08-23 Create your dream yarn! Discover the pleasures of designing and building custom-made yarn by spinning it yourself, choosing everything from color to feel and gauge. Jillian Moreno leads you through every step of yarn construction, with detailed instructions and step-by-step photos showing you how to select the fiber you want (wool, cotton, silk, synthetic), establish a foundation, and spin a beautiful yarn with the structure, texture, and color pattern that you want. In addition to teaching you the techniques you need for success, Moreno also offers 12 delicious original patterns from prominent designers, each one showcasing hand-spun yarns. |
| hand spinning techniques: How to Spin Wool into Yarn: Jonathan K. Hari, How to Spin Wool into Yarn A Beginner’s Guide to Hand Spinning (Tools, Techniques, and Tips for Creating Beautiful Handmade Yarn) For centuries, the art of hand spinning has connected fiber artists to the past while offering endless creative possibilities. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, this book provides a comprehensive guide to transforming raw wool into beautiful, hand-spun yarn. Step into the world of spinning and discover the joy of crafting unique, handmade yarn tailored to your needs. From selecting the right tools to mastering essential techniques, every chapter is designed to make the learning process easy, enjoyable, and deeply rewarding. Inside This Book, You'll Discover: The Art of Spinning: A Timeless Craft Understanding Wool: Fibers, Breeds, and Textures Essential Tools: Spindles, Wheels, and More From Fleece to Fiber: Cleaning and Preparing Wool Carding and Combing: Aligning Fibers for Spinning Spinning Basics: Twist, Draft, and Ply Drop Spindle Mastery: Spinning Without a Wheel With step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and troubleshooting advice, this book will guide you through the process of creating strong, balanced yarns, setting the twist, and exploring advanced techniques. Whether you prefer the simplicity of a spindle or the efficiency of a spinning wheel, you'll gain the confidence to spin with ease and creativity. Join the generations of artisans who have embraced this timeless craft and start your journey today. Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy Today! |
| hand spinning techniques: Get Spun Symeon North, 2010-05-01 Pairing detailed instructions with clear, step-by-step photography, this dynamic guide of spinning techniques and demonstrations explores an array of fiber possibilities--such as wool, glitz, and sari silk--to create unique yarn for fiber art projects. Designed for the advanced beginner to the intermediate spinner, this reference covers a variety of subjects such as spinning fundamentals, techniques for wool and silk, spinning with nontraditional materials, introducing add-ins, and creating plying effects. Additionally, the comprehensive tutorial offers information on easy home dyeing and directions for using a drumcarder to blend colors and fibers. |
| hand spinning techniques: Handspun Revolution Lexi Boeger, 2005 |
| hand spinning techniques: The Whole Craft of Spinning from the Raw Material to the Finished Yarn Carol Kroll, 1981-01-01 You can master the timeless craft of spinning with this clear, easy-to-follow manual. Everything you need to know from set-up to finished product in order to create distinctive yarns for use in knitting, weaving, crocheting, needlepoint, embroidery, and macrame. Author's preface. 33 illustrations, 10 black-and-white photographs. Bibliography. Sources of Supply. |
| hand spinning techniques: Hand Spinning and Natural Dyeing Claire Boley, 2012-01-30 Spinning is one of the most ancient of crafts With color and black and white photographs and diagrams throughout, this practical book is a comprehensive, step-by-step, guide detailing everything you need to know to start spinning as well as dyeing so that you can go on to reproduce your own wool for knitting or weaving. From selecting the wool to selecting a spinning wheel – learn it all in this guide. |
| hand spinning techniques: Spinning Yarn Brenda Gibson, 2012 Teaches the techniques of spinning yarn, including preparation of fibres and creative use of colour. |
| hand spinning techniques: Intertwined Lexi Boeger, 2011-02-09 This book is a delight to the enthusiastic fiber crowd that is growing by leaps and bounds. It captures all the excitement of experimental, handspun yarns, and includes recipes for handspun yarns, project ideas for knitters and crocheters, tips on how to use one-of-a-kind handspun yarns (whether you spin them or buy them at yarn boutiques), and a gallery of handmade creations. The book also features profiles, anecdotes, essays, and thoughts on fiber arts and the creative process. Contributors range from Alpaca farmers and cutting-edge spinners to well-known knitwear designers. |
| hand spinning techniques: The Alden Amos Big Book of Handspinning Alden Amos, 2001-05 Wheel designer and maintainer of textile traditions, Alden Amos the recipient and evaluator of traditional wisdom lets no point go unexamined. This is truly a BIG book offering decades of experience in making and handling yarn. He'll change your spinning for the better, whether you agree with him or not. |
| hand spinning techniques: Color in Spinning Deb Menz, 2005-04-01 Written expressly for the hand spinner seeking new adventures in color, this manual presents in-depth discussions and step-by-step photographed demonstrations of immersion dyeing, painting rovings, blending colors and fibers, and spinning and plying multicolored preparations. A chapter on understanding color principles offers novice spinners the skills needed to easily work with color while providing advanced spinning techniques for the expert dyer. A gallery of finished pieces as well as appendixes on dye workshops and metric conversions are included. |
| hand spinning techniques: How to Hand Spin Yarn Made Easy Rebecca Ashley, 2024-05-27 How to Hand Spin Yarn Made Easy A Beginner's Guide to Hand-Spinning Yarn This is an introductory handbook designed to demystify the art of hand-spinning and empower aspiring spinners to create their own beautiful yarns. The book takes readers on a journey through the fundamentals of spinning, from selecting and preparing fibers to mastering basic spinning techniques. With clear and concise instructions, accompanied by helpful illustrations How to hand Spin yarn guides beginners through each step of the spinning process. Readers learn how to set up and use a spinning wheel or spindle, how to draft fibers to control yarn thickness and texture, and how to ply singles together to create a balanced and durable yarn. In addition to practical spinning techniques, the book covers essential topics such as fiber selection, fiber preparation, and troubleshooting common spinning challenges. It also provides tips for caring for hand-spun yarn and suggests a variety of inspiring projects for putting newly spun yarns to use. This book inspires beginners to embark on their spinning journey with confidence and enthusiasm, inviting them to discover the joy and satisfaction of creating their own magic with yarn. |
| hand spinning techniques: Merino: Handspinning, Dyeing & Working with Merino & Superfine Wools Margaret Stove, 1991 A comprehensive guide to preparation and spinning techniques for merino and superfine wools by a world renowned New Zealand spinner and weaver. Instructional photographs and diagrams enhance this publication which includes patterns, glossary, bibliography and index. |
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| hand spinning techniques: Spin to Knit Shannon Okey, 2006-10-01 Knitters who want new worlds to conquer can reach for this guide to handspinning their own designer yarns. A rundown on equipment introduces the drop spindle, supported spindle, niddy-noddy, McMorran balance, and yarn meter, while the following sections include choosing wool and other fibers, presenting knitting patterns suitable for handspun yarn, and in-depth profiles of real urban spinners. For crafters who want to experiment with spinning but don't want to sacrifice too much of their knitting time, there are lots of ideas for jazzing up a thrift-store cardigan with handspun trim or knitting a boatneck pullover in a combination of commercial and handspun yarns. Methods for incorporating beads and threads into yarn and a technique for dyeing yarn in the dishwasher are also featured. |
| hand spinning techniques: Creative Spinning Alison Daykin, Jane Deane, 2007 Discover your creativity with the ancient art of spinning. Ideal for beginners and more experienced spinners alike, this new title in the Gaia Traditional Crafts series will teach you everything you how to spin using drop spindles and spinning wheels and how to control singles, twists and ply. The book is divided into chapters according to yarn type and each section includes projects with simple instructions and illustrations. As you grow in confidence you will discover how to experiment with a variety of yarns, such as silk fibre, animal hair, vegetable fibre and how to use recycled products. |
| hand spinning techniques: Spinning Around Jeannine Bakriges, 2010 Jeannine Bakriges is a master spinner, dyer, and knitter. The book includes three sections, one on each discipline. Bakriges discusses spinning in-depth, gives instruction for solar dyeing, and knits her handspun using Elizabeth Zimmermann's designs. The book includes instructions for twenty Elizabeth Zimmermann and Meg Swansen knitting designs including: the Moeibus scarf, the sock-toe scarf, the watch cap, the jogger's mitts, I-cord gloves, the very warm hat, the Mananita shawl, the 3-cornered German shawl, the Bohus sweater and hat, the knit stitch sweater, epaulet jacket, Moeibus vest, a halter top, knee socks, moccasin socks and more. |
| hand spinning techniques: Spindle Spinning Connie Delaney, 1998 A complete guide which includes wool preparation, detailed instructions for basic skills, as well as advanced techniques for plying, winding on, wrist distaffs, skein making and improving speed. |
| hand spinning techniques: New Mexico Bouldering Owen Summerscales, 2016-03-10 The Land of Enchantment is known for its scenic natural beauty and plentiful rock climbing, with its rich geology and excellent climate. This book is the first guide to bouldering in the state and compiles over 1000 problems in central and northern NM, with 40 maps and 240 topographic photos. Areas covered include: Socorro Box Canyon, Albuquerque Sandia Mountains, Ponderosa, the Ortegas and Roy. |
| hand spinning techniques: Yarn Spinning Handbook Zera Meyer, 2022-04-22 A Beginner Spinner Guide For Learning The Intricacies of Spinning Wool Fiber Into Yarns Spinning is an ancient technique that is gaining popularity among contemporary crafters. It allows them to create distinctive, personalized, and uncommon yarns that may be utilized in modern crocheting, knitting, weaving, and embroidery, to mention but a few. It's an incredibly creative technique that's also simple to master by anyone. This book, Yarn Spinning Handbook, takes a newbie on an adventurous journey in the art of spinning across what they need to take active steps, with step-by-step instructions included. This book covers a range of learning points such as: 1. An explanation of the yarn spinning process 2. The tools and supplies (e.g., spindles, spinning wheels, fibers, etc.) to get started, their mode of operation, and how to choose the right tools and supplies for spinning 3. How to spin wool fiber into yarn using a drop spindle 4. How to spin wool fiber into yarn using a spinning wheel 5. How to pre-draft and draft wool fibers to produce yarn consistency 6. How to ply your yarn, using the 2-ply and Navajo/ chain ply technique as well resolving yarn plying problems 7. The methods to finish your handspun yarns (winding, washing/ steaming, drying, and twisting for later use in crocheting, weaving, knitting, etc.) 8. Troubleshooting yarn spinning problems 9. Tips for maintaining the spinning wheel And a whole lot more! So, what are you waiting for? Get a copy of this book RIGHT NOW to get started |
| hand spinning techniques: The Craft of Hand Spinning Eileen Chadwick, 1991 Beginning with the choice of fleece, the preparation, spindle and wheel spinning and how to produce different yarns, the book then discusses spinning with animal and vegetable fibres and the various techniques required. A final section is a review of the development of spinning techniques through the ages and advice on buying a spinning wheel and simple tools and equipment. |
| hand spinning techniques: Spinning Wheels, Spinners and Spinning Patricia Barnes, 1987-01-01 |
| hand spinning techniques: Advances in Yarn Spinning Technology C. A. Lawrence, 2010 |
| hand spinning techniques: Twined Knitting Birgitta Dandanell, Ulla Danielsson, 1989-06-01 |
| hand spinning techniques: Encyclopaedia Britannica Hugh Chisholm, 1910 This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the best-known scholars of the time and it is considered to be a landmark encyclopaedia for scholarship and literary style. |
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