Learn to Spin with Anne Field: Spinning Basics

A book on spinning basics for beginners from internationally acclaimed spinner and weaver, Anne Field. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step directions, Anne guides the novice spinner through all they need to know to get started. She explains the spinning process and techniques, including preparation of fleeces, worsted and woollen spinning methods, plying, adjusting tension, treadling, skeining, drafting and blending, as well as helpful advice about spinning wheels and how they work. A wide range of fibres suitable for spinning are featured - wool, alpaca, silk, mohair, cotton, angora, synthetic and blended fibres - with details on the characteristics of each fibre and best spinning methods to use. Also included are many inspiring projects with full instructions on how to use your newly spun yarn.