The complete guide to spinning yarn - Brenda Gibson

Includes basic techniques for making your own yarns aswell as recipes for more adventurous yarns for experienced spinners.Step-by-step sequences explain techniques for the preparation of fibres,spinning a single thread, plying single threads together to make a balancedyarn, and creative use of colour. Once you have mastered the techniques, thereare lots of recipes for a huge range of textured yarns in various colourwaysand fibre combinations - includes mohairs, two-plies, flecked, spiral, boucleand bullion yarns. Also includes suggestions for using each type in terms ofdrape and durability. Includes a special section about marketing and sellingyour work.