Ursula's AlcoveBooks : Spinning and Felting Spin It: Making Yarn from Scratch
by Lee Raven,
edited by Traci Bunkers. Paperback $11.95
ISBN 1-931499-36-5
Interweave Press, 2003.
33 pages, approx 8.5" x 11". Publisher: "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. Included are complete instructions for learning how to spin with a handspindle and five simple, appealing projects:
- Knitted Handwarmers
- Crocheted Felted Hat
- Knitted Bunny Bag
- Woven Scarf
- Knitted Turquoise Tornado Baby Cap
Lee Raven author of Hands On Spinning, helped found the Bay Area Spinner's Textile Study Group and organize the Northern California Spinner's Gathering. She is the former editor of Spin Off magazine. Traci Bunkers edits books and magazines and teaches knitting, crochet, spinning, and other fiber-related classes. She contributes to Spin Off magazine and owns Bonkers Handmade originals, where she sells her hand-dyed spinning fibers and yarns."
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