The 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. Youll soon be confidently choosing the right fleece, spinning it to perfection, and enjoying the perfect yarn for your next fiber creation.
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Weight: 800g
Dimensions: 210 x 232mm
Publication Date: 12 Aug 2014
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Publication City/Country: United States
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781612120393
About Beth Smith
Beth Smith author of How to Spin and The Spinners Book of Fleece is renowned for her love of the variety and versatility of sheep breeds and she teaches the whys and how-tos of preparing and spinning wool from different breeds. For seven years she owned The Spinning Loft a shop celebrated for its selection of hard-to-find quality fleeces. She teaches internationally and writes for PLY Spin Off and Knittyspin magazines. She also sits on the editorial board of PLY magazine. She lives in Howell Michigan. Deborah Robson is co-author of The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook and Knitting in the Old Way. She is a former editor of both Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot and Spin-Off magazine and she is currently the editor and publisher of Nomad Press which publishes books on traditional and ethnic knitting and spinning. Robson is also an artist working in textiles printmaking and oils. She lives in Colorado with her daughter.