Synopsis
Beginning with the choice of fleece, the preparation, spindle and wheel spinning and how to produce different yarns, the book then discusses spinning with animal and vegetable fibres and the various techniques required. A final section is a review of the development of spinning techniques through the ages and advice on buying a spinning wheel and simple tools and equipment.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The craft of hand spinning
Stock Image
The craft of hand spinning
Published by
Scribner's, 1980
ISBN 10: 0684164272
ISBN 13: 9780684164274
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: RiLaoghaire, Knoxville, TN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 167 numbered pages; minor tan to text; many, many illustrations and photos; light shelf wear to cover; numerous age specks to edges of closed pages; light wear to corners and edges of dustjacket; a couple minor creases to dj; a few minor dings to dj; weighs 1 pound and 8 ounces; measures 10 by 7.4 by .65 inches; 110725; Beginning with the choice of fleece, the preparation, spindle and wheel spinning and how to produce different yarns, the book then discusses spinning with animal and vegetable fibres and the various techniques required. Seller Inventory # 23308
Stock Image
The craft of hand spinning
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0684164272I4N00
Stock Image
The craft of hand spinning
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. Dust jacket price clipped. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # N09Q-00770
Stock Image
The craft of hand spinning
Seller: Roundabout Books, Greenfield, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Clean, unmarked copy with some edge wear. Good binding. Dust jacket included if issued with one. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders. Seller Inventory # 1674858
Stock Image
The craft of hand spinning
Seller: Calliopebooks, Potomac, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1980 Stated First American Edition. Scribners. No marks, pages all clean, appears unread. Maroon cloth hardcover is clean and strong, corners are square. Dust jacket is clean and bright. Price is intact on jacket. Seller Inventory # SKU1029516
Stock Image
The craft of hand spinning
Seller: Toscana Books, AUSTIN, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: new. Excellent Condition.Excels in customer satisfaction, prompt replies, and quality checks. Seller Inventory # Scanned0684164272