Author: Lee Raven
In Hands On Spinning, you'll find all you need to know to spin unique, beautiful high-quality yarns for your knitting, weaving, crocheting, and other yarn crafts. In addition, you'll acquire a skill that offers pleasure, a sense of accomplishment, and creative satisfaction. With Lee Raven as your guide, you begin with the basics, including:
• understanding the spinning process
• building a simple spindle
• spinning on a treadle wheel
You'll also be ready to:
• choose an appropriate wheel
• prepare and spin wool, cotton, linen and other fibers,
• make your handspun yarns into useful and attractive pieces
Photos and illustrations, clear step-by-step instructions, and inspiring pieces you can make yourself will help you spin -and use your yarns - with confidence and skill.
