Bibliograph

The spinner's book of fleece, a breed-by-breed guide to choosing and spinning the perfect fiber for every purpose, Beth Smith ; foreword by Deborah Robson

Type

Label

The spinner's book of fleece, a breed-by-breed guide to choosing and spinning the perfect fiber for every purpose, Beth Smith ; foreword by Deborah Robson

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The spinner's book of fleece

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

889222098

Responsibility statement

Beth Smith ; foreword by Deborah Robson

Sub title

a breed-by-breed guide to choosing and spinning the perfect fiber for every purpose

Summary

As spinners, knitters, and weavers know, the characteristics of fleece -- its structure, grease content, and fiber diameter -- vary widely depending on the breed of sheep the fleece comes from. These factors are crucial when you're deciding how to spin your fleece and use your finished yarn. In this comprehensive reference, Beth Smith presents a thorough overview of 21 sheep breeds, including each breed's characteristics and history, a photo of the animal and its locks, the best methods for washing its fleece, and specific techniques for preparing, spinning, and finishing the fleece. You'll discover how to select the fleece that is best for your project and how to spin exactly the yarn you need

Target audience

adult

Classification

Contributor