Ashford Book of Hand Spinning

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The Ashford Book of Hand Spinning, by Jo Reeve. With 116 pages of full colour photos and clear easy to follow instructions, learning to hand spin beautiful yarn has never been easier. Published Jan. 2010.

Content includes:

•           Spinning and plying on a drop spindle

•           Spinning and plying on a spinning wheel

•           Explanations of single drive, double drive and bobbin lead

•           Designing hand spun yarns

•           Drafting techniques

•           Carding and fibre preparation

•           Selecting a fleece

•           Wool and exotic fibre types and uses

•           How to spin novelty yarns

•           Knitting with hand spun yarns

•           Knitting and weaving projects from hand spun yarn

•           Understanding your wheel

•           Spinning wheel maintenance

•           The history of Ashford
 

Product Code: ASH110