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Get Spun by Symeon North
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A great resource for everything Art Yarn related when it comes to spinning. Symeon North really knows what she is talking about. With full color images, and direction to achieve the look and feel of the yarns in the book, Symeon makes it possible for anyone to spin a great yarn.
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Spin to Knit
"With Spin to Knit, you'll learn all the details about fibers, tools, and materials for spinning, and find a substantial selection of simple patterns to knit with that fabulous yarn you've created all on your own. Don't want to spin a lot of yarn? No problem, you'll find lots of ideas for combining your precious handspun with commercial, mill-spun yarns for accenting sweaters you already own. Discover why 'lumpy bumpy' yarn is your friend; ways to unlump you yarn; how to control singles, twist, and ply; and ways to incorporate color, beads, and novelties in your spinning." Spin to Knit by Shannon Okey; this book can be purchased at Baabaara's Wild and Wooly for $21.95.
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Color in Spinning
"If you dye your own handspun yarn for knitting or crocheting, or would like to learn how, this book is essential. Written expressly for fiber crafters seeking new adventures in color, Author Deb Menz draws on 20 fyears of experience teachieng and expirienting with color techinques to offer a technically savvy yet accesible tutorial on working with color ad fiber. trhis comprehernsice manual presents in-depth discussion and step-by-stp photographed demonstrations of immersion dyeing, paining rovings, blending colors and fibers, and spinning and plying mulicolored preparations. With more than 300 illustrations, Color in Spinning is a source of inspiration for the nove and expert alike." Color in Spinning by Deb Menz; this book can be purchased at Baabaara's Wild and Wooly for $29.95.
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Start Spinning
"You can buy yarn anywhere, but spinners know that the best yarn is the kin you make yourself. Start Spinning takes you from loose fiber to yarn made on a spindle and spinning wheel, with friendly advice and a sure hand at every step. Developed over two decades of teaching beginners, Maggie Casey's techniques and tidbits will have you creating delightful yarns to knit, weave, crochet, and admire. Beginning with an overview of fiber and tools and progressing to simple instructions, Start Spinning offer clear explanations and photographs to guide you every step of the way. From setting up the tools to drafting and plying, you'll learn all the basics of spinning yarns you can't wait to use. Chapters on choosing and maintaining a spinning wheel, selecting and preparing fleece, and measuring yardage and wraps per inch make this an indispensable reference." Start Spinning by Maggie Casey; this book can be purchased at Baabaara's Wild and Wooly for $21.95
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Spin It
"Have you ever imagined making your own yarn? With only a handspindle and this invaluable guidebook, you can explore the fascinating craft of spinning wool into yarn for knitting, crocheting or other fiber projects. Designed to appeal to the beginner, Spin It provides tips and techniques that make spinning easy, enjoyable, and relaxing. Whether you use a potato on a stick, a beautiful handcrafted wood spindle, or a new-age titanium spindle with a CD whorl, once you begin spinning on a handspindle, you won't want to stop - it's soothing, portable, and mesmerizing." Spin It by Lee Raven; this book may be purchased at Baabaara's Wild and Wooly for $11.95
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Spin Off Magazine
Spin Off Magazine is an excellent, informative fiber arts publication that not only covers various aspects of spinning, but contains several excellent patterns as well. This magazine can be purchased at Baabaara's Wild and Wooly for $7.99.
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Getting Started Knitting Socks
"Socks are among the favorite projects of experienced knitters, yet they seem daunting to the novice knitter. Fear no more! Ann Budd, Author of The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns and former managing editor of Interweave Knits, walks the new sock knitter step-by-step through the basics. If you can knit and purl, you can knit your own socks! From casting on stitches for the leg to working the Kitchener stitch at the toe, each step is broken down into basic, easy-to-understand elements and clearly illustrated with photographs and drawings. Along the way, you'll learn the fundamentals of sock knitting, different way s to make spectacular socks, and tons of time-proven tips to ensure success. For each of the 16 patterns in Getting Started Knitting Socks, you'll find instructions for socks in five sizes and in five gauges. We've got your feet covered! Experiment with color and texture to create a pair of socks all your own. Once you get your feet wet with these simple sock directions, you'll wonder why you waited so long to get started!" Getting Started Knitting Socks by Ann Budd; this book can be purchased at Baabaara's Wild and Wooly can be purchased for $18.95.
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The Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook
"Sisterhood, sharing, crafting, giving, laughing - that's what this book is about. It's also about spinning yarn and knitting socks. Not just any old yarn or any old socks, but glorious, zany, wildly colorful yarn for perfect-fitting socks of character and personality. Dip-dyeing, pour-dying, and hand-painting yarns or wool rovings is as easy as making homemade soup, whether you use commercial dyes or Kool-Aid. If you like starting from scratch, spinning one-of-a-kind yarns is easier than you think. But you don't need to dye or spin to make your own well-crafted, perfectly-fitting socks - you can simply knit your own pair of life's true luxuries. The twisted Sisters Sock Workbook has it all - techniques, patterns, invaluable tips for creating authentic, perfect, made-to-order footwear. Even socks for new babies or socks with ten toes. And who are the Twisted Sisters? A hospice nurse, Post-doc scholar, organic farmer, assistant attorney general for the state of Oregon, high school teacher, finance and operations manager, touch therapist, mom, and more." The Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook by Lynne Vogel can be purchased at Baabaara's Wild and Wooly for $18.95.
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