Spinning 101 - Tom Knisely

Spinning 101 by Tom Knisely is a practical guide to learning how to spin yarn from raw wool. This paperback edition sets out a step-by-step approach to working from fleece to yarn using a wheel or spindle.

Key details

• Author: Tom Knisely
• Subtitle: Step by step from fleece to yarn with wheel or spindle
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 96
• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Publication date: 28 February 2022

Synopsis

Designed as an introductory spinning class in book form, this guide walks through the full process of making yarn, keeping the fundamentals clear and approachable. It covers choosing a spinning wheel, setting it up and maintaining smooth running, then selecting and preparing fibre before moving on to spinning a first yarn, exploring different ways to do so, and finishing with plying and final steps.

Photographs illustrate each stage, and troubleshooting advice addresses common mistakes encountered by new spinners. With 334 colour illustrations, it is suited to beginners looking for a structured, visual route into spinning.

Rackhams Reference : E8T86KMQ11