Alison Daykin and Jane Dean rediscover the ancient craft of spinning and let their imaginations run wild in the creation of yarn. In this book, which is suitable for both beginners and advanced users, you will find detailed instructions for spinning with a hand spindle and spinning wheel. Beginners and advanced users learn how to master spinning individual threads, different twists and twisting, and receive a detailed description of numerous wool qualities. After an insight into the basics of spinning, the authors show in 30 interesting projects how to experiment with a wide variety of fibers - from angora and silk to bamboo and possum hair. Each project is accompanied by full-size images of the fibers, the yarn being spun, and pictures of sample pieces showing what the yarn looks like when knitted. A wonderful source of inspiration for creating your own yarns!

• Isbn 978-3-258-07304-0
• Ean 9783258073040
• Author Jane Deane / Alison Daykin
• Editor Haupt Verlag
• Language de_CH