Moreno, Jillian
Summary: "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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Storey Publishing 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.1 MORParkes, Clara
Summary: Clara Parkes presents a fast-paced account of the year she spent transforming a 676-pound bale of wool into commercial yarn, and the people and vanishing industry she discovered along the way.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Press 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 338.4 PARGray, Tanis.
Summary: "Knit Local showcases 30 beautiful fashion, accessory, and home de;cor projects made with yarns manufactured and sold right here in North America. Expert knitter Tanis Gray stresses the wisdom of preserving local businesses, protecting the environment, and treating livestock humanely while tracing the journey of her yarns from sheep to skien." As informative as it is inspiring, this book is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sixth & Spring Books 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.432 GRAHansen, Grace
Summary: This title will go through the process of how sweaters are made. The book will begin by talking about where cotton and wool come from and how they are prepped before they are sent to the textile factories. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J741.2 HANParkes, Clara.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Potter Craft 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.432 ParkesSummary: Adventure game featuring popular Nintendo character Kirby: a stitch in dynamic yarn form, facing skeins of tightly wound enemies at every purl.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nintendo of America 2010
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Place a hold to request this item.Callahan, Gail.
Contents: A very reasonable craft. The Big Three : fiber, color heat -- Your dye studio. Setting up your studio ; Safety first ; Be environmentally responsible ; Organizing your supplies ; Heat sources -- Fibers to dye for. What to expect from protein fibers ; The many elements that affect dye color ; Preparing fiber for the dyebath -- Dyes to try. Types of dyes ; Some dying warm ups ; Playing with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Storey Pub. 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.6 CALGrant, Jacob
Summary: Cat struggles to adjust and find a way to overcome his disappointment when his best friend, Yarn, is transformed into an itchy, stuffy sweater that Cat initially despises.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GRABarnett, Mac.
Summary: With a supply of yarn that never runs out, Annabelle knits for everyone and everything in town until an evil archduke decides he wants the yarn for himself.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Balzer & Bray 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BARBliss, Debbie.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Trafalgar Square Pub. 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.432 BLIPypke, Susanne
Summary: "Craft whimsical, fluffy Pompom forest animals with a realistic finish! Create an artisan craft project with detailed instructions that will make you smile at every stage--perfect whether you're a creative enthusiast or new to pom-pom creations. There are 12 different forest animal projects that include a deer, fox, rabbit, owl, squirrel, and many more! This book offers all the tips,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stashbooks, an imprint of C&T Publishing 2024
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.1 PYPBarna, Toby Roxane
Summary: "Gorgeous yarns abound for the knitter, but sometimes the color variations can make it difficult to find patterns that allow the yarn to shine. With this in mind, Toby Roxane Barna designed all of the pieces in this book--hats, shawls, mittens, sweaters,and more--to let the yarn be the main feature"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stackpole Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.432 BARBurgess, Rebecca
Summary: "'Harvesting Color' presents the entire process of infusing your life with color--finding the right plants, harvesting them at the best time, transforming the crop into beautiful dye, and, finally, marring pigment to fiber. In this beautiful book, Rebecca Burgess showcases thre dozen common plants that yield striking hues. Citing fascinating botanical lore, she demystifies the process of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Artisan 2010
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 746.6 BURPypke, Susanne
Summary: "Adorable crafting has never been simpler; with just a few materials, you can make these cute Pom-pom Birds! They're easy to craft with detailed, step-by-step instructions, and the finished birds are too adorable to only make one. Soon, you'll have your own flock! From robins and finches, to a woodpecker and an owl, you'll create adorably fluffy little birds that add a touch of fun to any room....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stash 2024
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.592 PYPEskesen, Elaine.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Down East Books 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.432 EskesenJohnson, W. J. (Wendy J.)
Summary: Introduces the processes of spinning and dying yarn and explains how to match homespun fiber and yarn to knitted projects.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.432 JOHLandra, Maie.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sixth & Spring Books 2006
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 746.432 LANMorse, Linda.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sixth&Spring Books 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.432 MorseOkey, Shannon
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Publisher / Publication Date: Interweave Press 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.12 OKEGibson, Brenda.
Summary: "Whether you are an experienced crafter chasing the perfect yarn or a beginner looking for an outlet for your creative talents, this book will inspire you to get spinning. It starts with the basics and moves through all aspects of spinning until you are producing your own beautiful and functional yarns. Then you can tackle the craft projects at the back of the book using your own unique...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Griffin 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.1 GibsonAnderson, Sarah (Sarah B.)
Summary: An experienced, award-winning crafter offers step-by-step instructions for spinning your own yarn, explaining the process of working with fleece and how to manipulate and combine the fibers for creating 80 different types of yarn, from mohair boucle to supercoils.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.14 ANDSummary: If the average consumer only knew the mind-boggling process behind the yarn in a sock or sweater! This video illustrates yarn production methods and the various properties of woven and knitted fabrics. It explores the reasons for twisting yarns, discusses S and Z twists and plied yarns, and shows fibers being prepared for spinning as well as finished slivers. Students witness fancy yarn...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Help children learn the basics of crochet. The book included has 5 fun beginner projects plus kid-friendly instructions with actual-size pictures of stitches,
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fife Lake Public Library