The Intentional Spinner w/DVD: A Holistic Approach to Making Yarn

If you are interested in exploring the infinite possibilities of making your own yarns, veteran spinner and teacher Judith MacKenzie McCuin offers insight, understanding, and invaluable information about your craft in The Intentional Spinner with DVD.

The Intentional Spinner with DVD is a compendium of spinning wisdom, with a fun blend of technical knowledge, history, tips, and gently opinionated narrative. Yarn making is approached in three fundamental areas:

• Understanding Fibers: Compare the rich historic traditions of plant and animal fibers with the fascinating scientific advances in synthesizing fibers.
• Managing Yarn Structure: Step-by-step instructions and photographs demonstrate the range of possibilities in yarn, from sturdy plied yarns to playful novelty yarns.
• Practical Uses: Learn how to make yarns that precisely match your needs with decision making and planning to create the exact project you want from the beginning.

The Intentional Spinner with DVD includes four projects that demonstrate how handspun can be used in weaving and knitting. The projects explain how to choose material, techniques, and finish the processes. The enclosed DVD features detailed information on yarn diameter, plying, novelty yarn structures, and finishing. Blending technical expertise and fascinating lore, The Intentional Spinner with DVD is a must-have reference for every spinner.

• Teach Yourself Visually Handspinning (Teach Yourself Visually Consumer)
• The Spinner's Book of Yarn Designs: Techniques for Creating 80 Yarns
• The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook: More Than 200 Fibers, from Animal to Spun Yarn
• The Practical Spinner's Guide - Rare Luxury Fibers
• The Practical Spinner's Guide - Wool
• Start Spinning: Everything You Need to Know to Make Great Yarn
• The Alden Amos Big Book of Handspinning: Being A Compendium of Information, Advice, and Opinions On the Noble Art & Craft
• Camaj Fiber Art's Scouring and Fiber Prep Guide The Art of Washing Wool, Mohair & Alpaca Scour Wool Like a Boss: Where Art and Science Meet for Excellent Outcomes
• Spin Control: Techniques for Spinning the Yarn You Want
• Hand Spun: New Spins on Traditional Techniques