| Yarnitecture: A Knitter's Guide to Spinning: Building Exactly the Yarn You Want Contributor(s): Moreno, Jillian (Author), Parkes, Clara (Foreword by), Boggs, Jacey (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1612125212 ISBN-13: 9781612125213 Publisher: Storey Publishing OUR PRICE: $28.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Fiber Arts & Textiles - Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework - Knitting - Crafts & Hobbies | Weaving & Spinning |
| Dewey: 746.12 |
| LCCN: 2016005996 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 8.3" W x 10.1" (2.08 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Create your dream yarn Discover the pleasures of designing and building custom-made yarn by spinning it yourself, choosing everything from color to feel and gauge. Jillian Moreno leads you through every step of yarn construction, with detailed instructions and step-by-step photos showing you how to select the fiber you want (wool, cotton, silk, synthetic), establish a foundation, and spin a beautiful yarn with the structure, texture, and color pattern that you want. In addition to teaching you the techniques you need for success, Moreno also offers 12 delicious original patterns from prominent designers, each one showcasing hand-spun yarns. |
Contributor Bio(s): Moreno, Jillian: - Jillian Moreno has been involved in craft publishing for more than 20 years. She worked at Interweave Press and has co-authored two books, Big Girl Knits and More Big Girl Knits. For the past 11 years she has been at knitty.com, where she is the editor of Knittyspin, the advertising manager, and head of the KnittyBlog. She recently helped launch PLY magazine and sits on their editorial board. |