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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.Spinning 101: Step by Step from Fleece to Yarn with Wheel or Spindle
Author: Tom Knisely
Welcome to Toms beginner spinning class! Come on in and he will teach you everything you need to know to turn raw wool into your first hand spun yarn.
Tom has been teaching introductory spinning for over 30 years, and in this book, he shares all of this knowledge in his easy-to-understand manner, illustrated with photographs to guide you through each of the steps.
From how to choose a spinning wheel and how to set it up and keep it running smoothly; to how to select and prepare your fiber; how to spin your first yarn, and the various options for how to do so; to plying and finishingTom explains it all in simple terms and with helpful visuals. Because Tom has taught so many classes of spinners, he knows all the common pitfalls and addresses them with his troubleshooting tips. At its essence, yarn is fiber with twist added to keep it together, and Tom keeps the whole process as simple as that. You will soon be whirring away, spinning yards and yards of glorious yarn!
Tom Kniselyis a popular teacher, writer, and instructor at theRed Stone Glen Fiber Arts Centerin York Haven, Pennsylvania. He has taught spinning and weaving for more than 30 years and is the author of the children’s books Spinning Tails andThe Weaver’s Surprise, and many weaving books includingRags to Rugs, Weaving Rag Rugs,Spinning 101,Huck Lace Weaving Patterns with Color and Weave Effects,Handwoven Table Linens, andHandwoven Baby Blankets.
