Yarnitecture

Name: Yarnitecture
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781612125213
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A Knitter's Guide to Spinning: Building Exactly the Yarn You Want

By Jillian Moreno

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Yarnitecture by Jillian Moreno is a comprehensive guide that takes readers on a journey through the process of creating handspun yarn. It explores the steps from fibre selection to dyeing and spinning techniques. The book encourages creativity, helping readers understand how to build their yarn structures to suit their artistic visions, making it an essential resource for fibre enthusiasts.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you're passionate about creating yarn from scratch. It delves into the artistry of spinning, offering practical tips and creative insights to help you craft yarn that suits your personal projects. Perfect for fibre enthusiasts eager to explore and design their own unique textures and colours.

Knitters are branching out and exploring options for creating their own handspun yarn. This is the book that equips them with the confidence and knowledge to realize their vision every step of the way--from fiber braid to dream yarn to knitted project.

Knitters are branching out and exploring options for creating their own hand spun yarn. This is the book that equips them with the confidence and knowledge to realize their vision every step of the way from fibre braid to dream yarn to knitted projects.

Description

Create your dream yarn! Discover the pleasures of designing and building custom-made yarn by spinning it yourself, choosing everything from color to feel and gauge. Jillian Moreno leads you through every step of yarn construction, with detailed instructions and step-by-step photos showing you how to select the fiber you want (wool, cotton, silk, synthetic), establish a foundation, and spin a beautiful yarn with the structure, texture, and color pattern that you want. In addition to teaching you the techniques you need for success, Moreno also offers 12 delicious original patterns from prominent designers, each one showcasing hand-spun yarns.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Jillian Moreno's Yarnitecture is praised for its comprehensive guidance on turning dyed fibres into beautiful yarns and knitted projects. Reviewers highlight her clear explanations and colourful, engaging style that make complex spinning skills accessible. The book is seen as essential for both knitting spinners and spinning knitters, offering the confidence to create and use handspun yarns effectively. It empowers spinners to design custom yarns and make informed design choices, earning high regard from industry experts and publications.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781612125213

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 August 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Storey Publishing LLC

Illustration: Full-color; photographs and il

Contributors:

Foreword by Clara Parkes
Foreword by Jacey Boggs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 256.0mm

Weight: 880g

Pages: 240

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Jillian Moreno Non-Fiction

About the Author

Jillian Moreno has been involved in craft publishing for more than 20 years. She worked at Interweave Press and has co-authored two books, Big Girl Knits and More Big Girl Knits. For the past 11 years she has been at knitty.com, where she is the editor of Knittyspin, the advertising manager, and head of the KnittyBlog. She recently helped launch PLY magazine and sits on their editorial board.