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Product Identifiers
PublisherStorey Publishing
ISBN-101612125212
ISBN-139781612125213
eBay Product ID (ePID)215317589
Product Key Features
Book TitleYarnitecture : a Knitter's Guide to Spinning: Building Exactly the Yarn You Want
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicNeedlework / Knitting, Fiber Arts & Textiles, Weaving
Publication Year2016
IllustratorYes
GenreCrafts & Hobbies
AuthorJillian Moreno
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight31.9 Oz
Item Length10.2 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2016-005996
Reviews"Jillian Moreno's exuberant and exhaustive process has resulted in an enviable depth of knowledge about how to turn pretty dyed fibers into beautiful finished yarns and, ultimately, knitted projects. In Yarnitecture , she shares her secrets, guiding our hands and feet so we can achieve the results we dream of." -- Amy Singer, founder and editor, Knitty.com "Jillian Moreno is fun, colorful, and richly textured, with a strong backbone of spinning skills and a gift for explaining them. Yarnitecture captures the best qualities of a terrific spinner." -- Anne Merrow, editor, Spin-Off magazine "Every knitting spinner and every spinning knitter will want this book. Jillian provides all of the steps necessary to give them the courage to move forward with determination and use their handspun yarns with confidence." -- Beth Smith, author of Spinner's Guide to Fleece and How to Spin "Jillian doesn't tell you how yarn should be spun, she gives you information on how it can be spun. With clear and thoughtful text, tons of samples, skeins and swatches, she gives you the knowledge to design the best yarn for your projects." -- Maggie Casey, author of Start Spinning and co-owner of Shuttles, Spindles and Skeins "This book gives spinners the tools they need to become architects of their own yarns and make true design choices." -- Esther Rodgers, JazzTurtle Creations "It's a happy day when a book appears and we can't stifle the 'wows.' As in wow, that's some righteous handspun. Wow, look at that cool cardigan. Or wow, that Jillian Moreno knows her merino." -- Vogue Knitting, "Jillian Moreno's exuberant and exhaustive process has resulted in an enviable depth of knowledge about how to turn pretty dyed fibers into beautiful finished yarns and, ultimately, knitted projects. In Yarnitecture , she shares her secrets, guiding our hands and feet so we can achieve the results we dream of." -- Amy Singer, founder and editor, Knitty.com "Jillian Moreno is fun, colorful, and richly textured, with a strong backbone of spinning skills and a gift for explaining them. Yarnitecture captures the best qualities of a terrific spinner." -- Anne Merrow, editor, Spin-Off magazine "Every knitting spinner and every spinning knitter will want this book. Jillian provides all of the steps necessary to give them the courage to move forward with determination and use their handspun yarns with confidence." -- Beth Smith, author of Spinner's Guide to Fleece and How to Spin "Jillian doesn't tell you how yarn should be spun, she gives you information on how it can be spun. With clear and thoughtful text, tons of samples, skeins and swatches, she gives you the knowledge to design the best yarn for your projects." -- Maggie Casey, author of Start Spinning and co-owner of Shuttles, Spindles and Skeins "This book gives spinners the tools they need to become architects of their own yarns and make true design choices." -- Esther Rodgers, JazzTurtle Creations
Table Of ContentForeword by Clara Parkes Foreword by Jacey Boggs Introduction: Why This Book? 1 The Blueprint: Yarn Vision Why Am I Spinning? The Advantage of Keeping Track Getting Motivated to Spin with Intention Keeping Your Yarn Vision on Track 2 The Foundation: Sheep Breeds and Beyond Wool: The Backbone of Spinning Angora: A Class of Its Own Camelids: Warmer than Wool The Big Beasts: Yak, Bison, and Musk Ox Get My Goats Seductive Silk Other Natural Fibers Synthetic Fiber: Nylon Can Be a Spinner''s Friend 3 The Frame: Fiber Preparations Woolen vs. Worsted Fiber Preparation Silk Preparations: Beyond Top and Roving 4 The Walls: Drafting A Few Words about Twist Drafting Triangle: The Sweet Spot in Drafting Drafting against Type: What Happens Drafting Fiber Blends: Dealing with Mismatched Staple Lengths Thick or Thin: Controlling Yarn Size while Drafting Don''t Fight It! Your Wheel Is Your Friend: Work Together Predrafting Ratios and Whorls (Pulleys): The Basics Drive Systems: They Can Make Spinning Easier How to Draft Consistently Semi-Worsted and Semi-Woolen Throwdown! Or, a Plea for Sanity 5 The Roof: Plying What Is Ply and Why Do It? The Basics of Equipment and Setup How to Ply Resting and Rewinding Singles: Pros and Cons How Twist Affects Knitting How Ply Affects Knitting Plying Mistakes and What to Do 6 The Paint: Color How Dyers Dye What Affects Color on Fiber Digging into Your Stash The Secret to Plying to Match Mixing It Up within a Braid Combining Variegated Colors Working with Batts 7 The Front Door: Finishing Steaming Soaking Snapping Centripetal Force (Lasso) Whacking Fulling Menacing 8 The Landscaping: Knitting with Your Handspun A Word on Mill-Spun Yarns Measuring Handspun Yarn Sampling and Keeping Track Planning Knitting Projects Twist and Knitting Style 9 Housewarming: 12 Patterns Using Handspun Yarn Sweet Omega Mobius, Designed by Lynne Vogel Maya Cardigan, Designed by Kirsten Kapur Jillian Shawl, Designed by Rosemary (Romi) Hill Lina Toe-Up Socks, Designed by Kate Atherley Bump in the Night, Designed by Amy King Tetris Pullover, Designed by Julia Farwell-Clay Wenny Shawl, Designed by Amy King La Cuerda, Designed by Laura Nelkin Winter Library Shawl, Designed by Jillian Moreno Rigby Cardigan, Designed by Bristol Ivy Hive Mind, Designed by Adrian Bizilia Dye Goddess Pullover, Designed by Jillian Moreno Appendixes Suggested Reading Glossary of Techniques Abbreviations Resources Acknowledgments Index
SynopsisCreate 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., 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., Knitters are branching out and exploring options for creating their own handspun yarn. This is the book that equips them with the confidence and knowledge to realize their vision every step of the way--from fiber braid to dream yarn to knitted project.
LC Classification NumberTT847.M67 2016
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- 31. Aug. 2021
Great book for spinners!
This is a great book for any better or any knitter looking to get into spinning. It really covers everything you wanted to know all in one concisely laid out book. I will keep forever and refer back to it as needed!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 01. Mär. 2018
It's a great book!! lots of good information and very nice photos.
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