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Pure Wool. A&C Black Visual Arts. 2012. - Softcover

Sue Blacker

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Synopsis

Pure Wool describes the wool of 17 different breeds of sheep. The author includes 20 specially-designed patterns that make the most of the unique qualities of each yarn and describes her experiments blending the fleece with mohair, alpaca and natural, vegetable fibres to enhance the basic texture and softness of each.

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About the Author

Sue Blacker owns and manages a specialist wool mill in Cornwall, England, where she processes fleece sourced from a wide range of breeds, including Jacob, Gotland, Manx, Ryeland, Southdown, and Wensleydale. Committed to using natural fibers, Sue actively promotes the use of single-breed wools through her company, Blacker Yarns.

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