The Intentional Spinner: A Holistic Approach to Making Yarn

MacKenzie McCuin, Judith

ISBN 10: 1596680806 / ISBN 13: 9781596680807

Published by Interweave Press, 2008

About this Item

In Very Good+ condition. Offering a blend of technical knowledge, history, and easy-to-use tips, this inspiring collection of spinning wisdom deftly explores the three fundamental areas of yarn production: understanding fibers, managing yarn structure, and making yarns that precisely meet the spinner's needs. The rich, historic traditions of plant and animal fibers are fascinatingly juxtaposed with recent advances in synthesized fiber and mankinds use of fibers in the past, present, and future, while detailed, image-laden instructions for four intermediate projects demonstrate the range of possibilities, from sturdy, plied yarns to playful, novelty yarns. Spinners are also offered guidance on planning a project from start to finish, as well as how to care for and store completed projects.

Seller Inventory # SKU2020023559

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Intentional Spinner: A Holistic Approach to Making Yarn
• Publisher: Interweave Press
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1596680806
• ISBN 13: 9781596680807
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 18 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • Crafts

About this title

Synopsis

Offering a blend of technical knowledge, history, and easy-to-use tips, this inspiring collection of spinning wisdom deftly explores the three fundamental areas of yarn production: understanding fibers, managing yarn structure, and making yarns that precisely meet the spinner's needs. The rich, historic traditions of plant and animal fibers are fascinatingly juxtaposed with recent advances in synthesized fiber and mankind s use of fibers in the past, present, and future, while detailed, image-laden instructions for four intermediate projects demonstrate the range of possibilities, from sturdy, plied yarns to playful, novelty yarns. Spinners are also offered guidance on planning a project from start to finish, as well as how to care for and store completed projects.

About the Author

Judith MacKenzie McCuin is a textile artist with more than 20 years of experience. She is the author of Teach Yourself Visually Handspinning and has contributed to a variety of industry publications, including Handwoven, Interweave Knits, PieceWork, and Spin-Off. She lives in Augusta, Montana.