By: Shannon Okey

Paperback

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Take your knitting to a new level with the addition of handmade yarn! Spinning is easy to learn, handspun yarn is hot, and with Spin to Knit everything you need to create fun, funky, one-of-a-kind designer yarn is right at your fingertips. Spin to Knit teaches you all the details about fibers, tools, and materials for getting started spinning, and offers a substantial selection of simple patterns for knitting with that fabulous yarn you've created all on your own. Don't want to spin a lot of yarn? No problem, you'll find lots of ideas for combining your precious handspun with commercial, mill-spun yarns or for accenting sweaters and accessories you already own. Urban spinner Shannon Okey, author of KnitGrrl, answers all your burning questions about spinning basics. For instance, what fibers are good for close-to-the-skin projects, what's good for layering, and what on earth can you do with dog fur or recycled fabric? Find out the basic tools you need to get started spinning, whether you should begin with a drop spindle or a wheel, why "lumpy bumpy" yarn is your friend, ways to un-lump your yarn, and how to control singles, twist, and ply. Incorporating color in spinning is also introduced, from "dishwasher dyeing," to incorporating beads, thread, or other media into yarns for visual interest. Inventive patterns include a "cardiganized" thrift shop pullover with a gorgeous handspun buttonband, a faux Fair Isle pullover that combines millspun and handspun yarn, a traditional lace shawl, a shrug based on a woven Swedish heart, a silky sweater made entirely from hairdresser's rayon, and much more. A great feature of Spin to Knit is the addition of in-depth profiles about urban spinners from all over the country. Learn the personal stories of how these spinners got started, and their insider tips for spinning with style. Are you bored with commercial yarns? Dare to be different and accessorize all your knitted garments with handmade yarn. Become a full-fledged fiber fanatic with Spin to Knit, the easy guide for any knitter to easily transform into a spinner!

Don't just knit: spin to knit! Spinning your own yarn is such a joy, and with this book in your collection you'll learn everything you need to know about the fibres, tools and materials you need to create your very own yarn. Perhaps you'd rather spin just a small amount of yarn here and there? That's perfectly doable, as this book also shows you how to combine the yarn you've spun yourself with other shop-bought yarns to make them go further. Also, get the how-to on unlumping your yarn, controlling singles, twist and ply, and incorporating colour and beads into your spinning. It's a great read if you want more from your knitting.-Knit Today

Introduction Fiber 101 for Knitters Spindles Wheels Getting Started Handspun from a Knitter's Perspective Color and Other Embellishments What to Do with All That Yarn Garter Scarf 1 Garter Scarf 2 Faux Fair Isle Raglans Profile: Symeon North Pippi Socks Profile: Angela Ho Pythagoras Headband Laurabelle Swedish Heart Shrug Profie: Holly Klump Betsey Bag May Day Hat Profile: Birkeland Brothers Wool Broken Cable Keyhole Scarf Power Station Hat Profile: Laura Jefferson and Sarah Dunham Felted Mammoth Tea Cozy Beauty School Dropout Pullover Profile: Catherine Goodwin Profile: Hatchtown Spindles Mojave Socks Profile: Elaine Evans Grow Hat Profile: Lexi Boeger Star Wristlets Profile: Jonathan and Sheila Bosworth Firecracker Hat Chillocothe Profile: Lynne Vogel Mind's Eye Hat Profile: Sandy Sitzman Glossary Resources Index

ISBN: 9781596680074
ISBN-10: 1596680075
Audience: General
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 128
Published: 1st October 2006
Publisher: INTERWEAVE PR
Dimensions (cm): 17.018 x 16.358  x 1.448
Weight (kg): 0.435