In Sheep's Clothing: A Handspinner's Guide to WoolThis highly readable, authoritative reference provides a comprehensive look at the characteristics of wool of 100 breeds of sheep. Essential reading for handspinners, wool growers, and other fiber craft enthusiasts, this guide gives special attention to fleece characteristics, methods of preparation and spinning, and best end use. Everything from baby-soft merino to silky lincoln to sturdy karakul--the full range of nature's miracle fiber--is represented here with expert advice on selecting top-quality fleeces; cleaning wool efficiently and thoroughly; teasing, flicking, combing, carding, and other preparation methods; and spinning and plying a variety of yarn styles. Actual fleece locks are shown in full-size photographs. Knitting, crochet, weaving, and other techniques illustrate the importance of matching wool type to end use. This replaces 188301011X. |
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User Review - spinnerette - Overstock.comIm a new spinner and havent had much exposure to the various sheep fleecesbreeds. This book is highly informative with the pictures of locks from the different breeds in learning the differences ... Read full review
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User Review - foothillfibers - LibraryThingI doubt that there is much that New Zealanders Nola and Jane Fournier don't know about sheep and fleeces and they have done a great job in passing on their collective knowledge in this volume. This ... Read full review
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| Title | In Sheep's Clothing: A Handspinner's Guide to Wool |
| Authors | Nola Fournier, Jane Fournier |
| Contributors | Nola Fournier, Jane Fournier |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Interweave Press, 1995 |
| ISBN | 188301011X, 9781883010119 |
| Length | 223 pages |
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