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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 670
EAN: 9781931499385
ISBN: 1931499381
Label: Interweave Press
Manufacturer: Interweave Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 224
Publication Date: April 01, 2003
Publisher: Interweave Press
Studio: Interweave Press
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
This highly readable, authoritative reference provides a comprehensive look at the characteristics of wool of 100 breeds of sheep. Essential reading for handspinners, wool growers, and other fiber craft enthusiasts, this guide gives special attention to fleece characteristics, methods of preparation and spinning, and best end use. Everything from baby-soft merino to silky lincoln to sturdy karakul-the full range of nature's miracle fiber-is represented here with expert advice on selecting top-quality fleeces; cleaning wool efficiently and thoroughly; teasing, flicking, combing, carding, and other preparation methods; and spinning and plying a variety of yarn styles. Actual fleece locks are shown in full-size photographs. Knitting, crochet, weaving, and other techniques illustrate the importance of matching wool type to end use.
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- spinning woolGreat book for old and new spinners. A lot great information about different breeds of sheep and the wool they produce.
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- Wonderful information about sheep's wool!This book is a must for the spinner who wants to spin natural wool straight from the sheep. It not only describes each variety of sheep, but has tables that make it very easy to compare the various breeds for their different characteristics. It is an invaluable reference.
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- In Sheep's ClothingIn Sheep's Clothing: A Handspinner's Guide to Wool
Absolutely essential for handspinners that are deciding on which sheep breed to buy.
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- Way Cool Book for Spinners and WeaversAmazing book that details the different types of sheep and the types and quality of wool that they produce. Now when I go to Maryland Sheep and Wool festival, I'll better understand what I'm looking at, and understand better what wools will satisfy my requirements.
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- Noble effort, great idea, disappointing in the endI've had this book for a number of years and I've returned to it for information concerning different types of wool. I believe that this book is supposed to help a spinner choose a fleece when purchasing either whole or partial fleeces for spinning. However, I've been disappointed that the information is too incomplete to be really helpful in that respect and the format isn't conducive to quick cross referencing or making comparisons.
At the beginning of the book there is a short ... Read More
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