{"title":"Spinning Books","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"fleece-and-fiber-sourcebook","title":"Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one-of-a-kind encyclopedia shines a spotlight on more than 200 animals and their wondrous fleece. Profiling a worldwide array of fiber-producers that includes northern Africa’s dromedary camel, the Navajo churro, and the Tasmanian merino, Carol Ekarius and Deborah Robson include photographs of each animal’s fleece at every stage of the handcrafting process, from raw to cleaned, spun, and woven. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Fleece \u0026amp; Fiber Sourcebook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an artist’s handbook, travel guide, and spinning enthusiast’s ultimate reference source all in one. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-permalink=\"https:\/\/wholesalecraftbookseasy.com\/products\/fleece-and-fiber-sourcebook-s\" class=\"social-sharing is-normal\"\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Share on Facebook\" class=\"share-facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/wholesalecraftbookseasy.com\/products\/fleece-and-fiber-sourcebook-s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-facebook\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Storey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42559375638771,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2996\/9838\/products\/CB6D21F8-C148-4385-9E81-0B2B739D93C7.webp?v=1647534350"},{"product_id":"learn-to-spin","title":"Learn to Spin","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA book on spinning basics for beginners from internationally acclaimed spinner and weaver, Anne Field. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step directions, Anne guides the novice spinner through all they need to know to get started. She explains the spinning process and techniques, including preparation of fleeces, worsted and woolen spinning methods, plying, adjusting tension, treadling, skeining, drafting and blending as well as helpful advice about spinning wheels and how they work. A wide range of fibers suitable for spinning are featured – wool, alpaca, silk, mohair, cotton, angora, synthetic and blended fibers – with details on the characteristics of each fiber and best spinning methods to use. Also included are many great projects with full instructions on how to use your newly spun yarns. Fully illustrated with full color photographs throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Trafalgar Square","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42559389204723,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2996\/9838\/products\/21592BCA-CDC4-462E-8692-0786408AF8C4.webp?v=1647534496"},{"product_id":"the-spinner-s-book-of-yarn-designs","title":"The Spinner’s Book of Yarn Designs","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the satisfying fun of spinning your own yarn! This step-by-step guide shows you how to create 80 distinctive yarn types, from classics like mohair bouclé to novelties like supercoils. Covering the entire spinning process, Sarah Anderson describes the unique architecture of each type of yarn and shares expert techniques for manipulating and combining fibers. Take your crafting to a new level and ensure that you have the best yarn available by spinning it yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-permalink=\"https:\/\/wholesalecraftbookseasy.com\/products\/the-spinners-book-of-yarn-design-s\" class=\"social-sharing is-normal\"\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Share on Facebook\" class=\"share-facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/wholesalecraftbookseasy.com\/products\/the-spinners-book-of-yarn-design-s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-facebook\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Storey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42559446614259,"sku":"","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2996\/9838\/products\/05E03EB0-DCDE-4F2E-836E-2B4FC82157E2.webp?v=1647534891"},{"product_id":"yarnitecture","title":"Yarnitecture","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Storey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42559468863731,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2996\/9838\/products\/812A1071-705E-4971-BDDC-41841665DC66.webp?v=1647535056"},{"product_id":"handspindles","title":"Handspindles","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis 66 page book \"tells about the many styles of handspindles and how they have been used by people through the ages and around the world. This is also an instruction manual which you can use to teach yourself and others how to spin yarns from many natural fibers. Comparatively little research has been done on handspindles. A few geographical areas have been studied in some depth, but most have not been touched upon. Much of the information in this book is based on museum collections that are largely random and limited. And most of the available literature has been compiled by archaeologists and ethnographers, whose interest lies in spindles as artifacts. Generally, they have only a limited interest in spinning. [The author] has written this book from [her] viewpoint as a spinner with the hope that other spinners will use it as a basis for further exploring and experimenting in making and using handspindles.\" Many photos and illustrations are found throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Bette Hochberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42560405831923,"sku":"","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2996\/9838\/products\/FFFEE266-957B-4D1D-A09C-4F7C059ADED3.jpg?v=1647541500"},{"product_id":"the-field-guide-to-fleece-100-sheep-breeds-how-to-use-their-fibers-by-deborah-robson","title":"The Field Guide to Fleece 100 Sheep Breeds \u0026 How to Use Their Fibers by Deborah Robson","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith this compact portable reference in hand, crafters can quickly and easily look up any of 100 different sheep breeds, the characteristics of their fleece, and the kinds of projects for which their fleece is best suited. Each breed profile includes a photograph of the animal and information about its origin and conservation status, as well as the weight, staple length, fiber diameter, and natural colors of its fleece. This is a great primer for beginners, and a handy guide for anyone who loves working with fleece.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Storey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43079434076403,"sku":"","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2996\/9838\/products\/80CFABA2-1DFA-4196-B0AE-29CD039ED605.webp?v=1660150407"},{"product_id":"the-spinner-s-book-of-fleece-by-beth-smith","title":"The Spinner’s Book of Fleece by Beth Smith","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe characteristics of fleece — its structure, grease content, and fiber diameter — vary widely depending on the breed of sheep the fleece comes from. In this comprehensive guide, Beth Smith profiles 21 types of fleece, from bouncy and pliant to lacy and lightweight. A sheep-by-sheep reference describes the best way to wash and spin each fleece into rich, soft yarn. You’ll soon be confidently choosing the right fleece, spinning it to perfection, and enjoying the perfect yarn for your next fiber creation.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Storey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43079441776883,"sku":"","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2996\/9838\/products\/B4DBF9F2-4255-41C4-A499-5BC6DE5EA3DD.jpg?v=1660150643"},{"product_id":"respect-the-spindle-by-abby-franquemont","title":"Respect the Spindle by Abby Franquemont","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"overview\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnjoying a resurgence in popularity thanks to the current trend of DIY crafts, the hand spindle remains one of the most productive, versatile, and convenient tools for creating stunning fiber arts from home, as this beautifully illustrated guide from a veteran spinner and spindle aficionado demonstrates. With step-by-step instructions, this essential manual details the basic steps of spinning and then advances to the more complicated spinning wheel, showing how to use the spindle to make specific types of yarn, explaining traditional spindle spinning techniques, and detailing five simple projects designed to instill confidence in creating a variety of yarns with this simple tool. Combining fascinating historical narratives, traditions, and cultures from around the globe with vivid photography, this all-encompassing tour of the spindle also boasts easy-to-follow, contemporary techniques and styles that affirm the tool’s enduring legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Interweave Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43079478051059,"sku":"","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2996\/9838\/products\/BB9EBB4E-6FA4-4BE6-B2F0-8DC24ED376C5.webp?v=1660151708"},{"product_id":"spinning-101-by-tom-knisely","title":"Spinning 101 by Tom Knisely","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWelcome to Tom’s 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom 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 finishing—Tom 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt 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!\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Stackpole Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43087467380979,"sku":"","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2996\/9838\/products\/968D49DD-47FA-4CEB-A5F7-BD24E7EFF741.jpg?v=1660341819"},{"product_id":"start-spinning-everything-you-need-to-know-to-make-great-yarn-by-maggie-casey","title":"Start Spinning: Everything You Need to Know to Make Great Yarn by Maggie Casey","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"synopsis-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor knitters, crocheters, and weavers ready to make their own yarn, this handy guide provides detailed instructions for spinning both on a spindle and a wheel, and offers a special section devoted to troubleshooting and wheel maintenance that keeps projects on track. It offers a comprehensive look at the various available fiber options, choosing and preparing each type of fiber for use, and crafting these materials into ready-to-work pieces. A final chapter on the various uses of spun yarn focuses on project planning, with definitions and context for measuring wraps per inch, determining yards for specific projects, and choosing a yarn size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"review-title block\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaggie Casey\u003c\/b\u003e is the co-owner of \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShuttles, Spindles, and Skeins\u003c\/i\u003e, where she also teaches the art of spinning to classes of all skill levels. 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Expert spinner Vanessa Kroening shows you how to spin in this wonderfully accessible introduction to spinning with a drop spindle. Spinning with a drop spindle isn’t just fun – it’s amazingly relaxing and highly creative too. You get to choose the type of fiber, and the colors and thickness of the yarn you make – you can even dye the yarn, and add beads, sequins and other embellishments to create your own unique yarns. A spindle is so compact, you can carry it around town with you and is not even necessary to have to spin. 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