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Essential
reading for handspinners, wool growers, and other fiber
craft enthusiasts, this indispensable reference book
provides a comprehensive review of the characteristics
of wool from 100 breeds of sheep. Actual fleece locks
are shown in full-size photographs, and knitting, crochet,
weaving, and other techniques illustrate the importance
of matching wool type to end use. Everything from baby-soft
Merino to silky Lincoln and sturdy Karakul—the
full range of nature’s miracle fiber—is represented
here, with special attention given to fleece characteristics
and to methods of preparation and spinning. You’ll
find expert advice on: selecting top-quality fleeces;
cleaning wool efficiently and thoroughly; teasing, flicking,
combing, carding, and other preparation methods; and
spinning and plying a variety of yarn styles.
About the authors:
Nola Fournier is a master spinner in New Zealand, a
land where sheep and wool are preeminent. Her daughter,
Jane Fournier, now makes the United States her home.
She holds the Certificate of Excellence in Handspinning.
Nola and Jane are partners in the New Zealand Journey,
a 17-day tour of The Woolcrafts Festival, working sheep
stations, and more wool than you dreamed possible on
the spectacular North and South islands. For more information
about the journey, send an e-mail to:nzjourney@attbi.com Paperbound, 7 1/2 x 10 1/4, 224 pages,
black and white photographs and illustrations, ISBN 10:
1-931499-38-1 ISBN 13: 978-1-931499-38-5
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