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The Practical Spinner's Guide - Wool - by Kate Larson (Paperback)

The Practical Spinner's Guide - Wool - by  Kate Larson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>All you need to know about spinning wool--from sheep to knits! <p/>Spinners have been creating beautiful yarns from wool for thousands of years, but we still have unanswered questions. How do you choose a fleece? Should you process your fleece by hand or send it to a mill? What kind of prepared fibers are available, and what should you do with them? Fiber artist and shepherdess Kate Larson answers these and many other questions in <i>The Practical Spinner's Guide: Wool</i>. Topics include: <p/> - An overview of sheep breeds and the characteristics of their fleece<br> - Washing, carding, combing, and blending fibers<br> - Purchasing and working with prepared fibers<br> - Techniques for spinning and plying wool to achieve the right yarn for your projects<br> - Advice on caring for fibers to protect them from unwanted pests and other problems<br>Whether you're working with fleeces sheared from your own flock or spinning indie dyed fibers, you'll find a wealth of useful, valuable, and <i>practical</i> information in <i>The Practical Spinner's Guide: Wool</i>.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Kate Larson</b> keeps an ever-growing flock of Border Leicester sheep and teaches hand spinning and knitting regularly in central Indiana and around the country. Kate has published articles and designs in <i>Spin-Off Magazine</i>, <i>Jane Austen Knits</i>, and <i>Knitting Sweaters from Around the World</i> and manages the Spinner's Connection blog at SpinningDaily.com. Follow her woolly adventures at katelarsontextiles.com.

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