Storey Publishing Spring 18 Catalog
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CRAFTS<br />
65<br />
Hand Dyeing Yarn<br />
and Fleece<br />
gail callahan<br />
With just some yarn, dye, and<br />
heat, fiber enthusiasts can<br />
satisfy every color craving<br />
without leaving their home<br />
kitchens. This accessible reference<br />
includes advice on<br />
color theory and types of<br />
dyes, as well as eight projects<br />
using colorful yarns.<br />
Hardcover with concealed wire-o;<br />
168 pages; 7 x 9<br />
Full-color<br />
$<strong>18</strong>.95 US / $28.95 CAN / £15.99 UK<br />
ISBN 978-1-60342-468-4; No. 62468<br />
The Spinner’s<br />
Book of Fleece<br />
beth smith<br />
Demonstrated here are specific<br />
methods for working with fiber<br />
from 21 different breeds to<br />
achieve the best results, no<br />
matter what the project. Each<br />
chapter covers a group of sheep<br />
with similar characteristics:<br />
fine wool, longwool, down,<br />
and multicoat. Profiles include<br />
photos of the sheep and its<br />
locks, as well as a brief history<br />
of the breed.<br />
Hardcover; 256 pages; 8 x 9<br />
Full-color<br />
$29.95 US / $44.95 CAN / £23.99 UK<br />
ISBN 978-1-61212-039-3; No. 622039<br />
The Spinner’s<br />
Book of Yarn Designs<br />
sarah anderson<br />
Lush photographs illustrate<br />
the process of turning fleece<br />
into yarn, reveal the unique<br />
architecture of 80 distinctive<br />
yarns, and show exactly how<br />
to manipulate and combine fibers<br />
to get the desired results.<br />
A must-have reference for<br />
every spinner!<br />
Hardcover with 32 technique cards in<br />
an envelope; 256 pages; 8 x 9<br />
Full-color<br />
$27.50 US / $41.50 CAN / £17.99 UK<br />
ISBN 978-1-60342-738-8; No. 62738<br />
“Jillian Moreno has an<br />
enviable depth of<br />
knowledge about how<br />
to turn pretty dyed fibers<br />
into beautiful finished<br />
yarns and, ultimately,<br />
knitted projects. She<br />
shares her secrets so we<br />
can achieve the results<br />
we dream of.”<br />
— Amy Singer,<br />
founder and editor,<br />
Knitty.com<br />
Yarnitecture<br />
jillian moreno<br />
More and more knitters are discovering the pleasures of designing<br />
and building their own perfect yarn by taking to the<br />
spinning wheel. This beautiful volume leads knitters through<br />
every phase of yarn construction, with step-by-step photos<br />
showing how to select the fiber, establish a foundation, and<br />
achieve the desired structure, texture, and color patterning. In<br />
addition, 12 original patterns from leading knitwear designers<br />
showcase handspun yarns.<br />
Hardcover; 240 pages; 8¼ x 10<br />
Full-color<br />
$29.95 US / $44.95 CAN / £20.99 UK<br />
ISBN 978-1-61212-521-3; No. 622521<br />
“Notable for its full coverage<br />
of rigid heddle weaving,<br />
one of the most accessible<br />
pathways into this ancient<br />
art, this is an essential<br />
addition to weavers’<br />
bookshelves.”<br />
— Library Journal<br />
How to Spin<br />
beth smith<br />
Spinning yarn from raw fiber<br />
is gaining followers, especially<br />
among knitters. This book offers<br />
a succinct introduction<br />
for anyone new to the craft,<br />
beginning with selecting a<br />
spinning wheel and guiding<br />
readers through every stage<br />
of preparing the fiber, plying,<br />
winding off, and finishing.<br />
Paper; 128 pages; 5 x 7<br />
Illustrations throughout<br />
$9.95 US / $14.95 CAN / £5.99 UK<br />
ISBN 978-1-61212-612-8; No. 622612<br />
The Field Guide<br />
to Fleece<br />
deborah robson<br />
& carol ekarius<br />
This pocket-size reference covers<br />
100 sheep breeds, the characteristics<br />
of their fleece, and the<br />
kinds of projects for which their<br />
fleece is most suited. Each<br />
breed profile includes a photograph<br />
of the animal and details<br />
about its origin and conservation<br />
status, as well as the weight,<br />
staple length, fiber diameter,<br />
and natural colors of its fleece.<br />
Paper; 232 pages; 5 x 7<br />
Full-color<br />
$14.95 US / $22.95 CAN / £10.99 UK<br />
ISBN 978-1-61212-178-9; No. 622178<br />
The Fleece &<br />
Fiber Sourcebook<br />
deborah robson<br />
& carol ekarius<br />
This one-of-a-kind photographic<br />
encyclopedia features more<br />
than 200 animals and the<br />
fibers they produce. Each<br />
entry includes photographs of<br />
the featured animal; samples<br />
of its raw fleece, its cleaned<br />
fleece, and yarn spun from the<br />
fleece; and samples of the<br />
yarn knit and woven.<br />
■ ■ 35,000 COPIES IN PRINT<br />
Hardcover with jacket;<br />
448 pages; 8¼ x 10<br />
Full-color<br />
$35.00 US / $53.00 CAN / £27.00 UK<br />
ISBN 978-1-60342-711-1; No. 62711<br />
BEST<br />
SELLER<br />
Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom<br />
syne mitchell<br />
This complete guide to rigid-heddle looms explores their full<br />
potential with a surprisingly broad array of techniques and<br />
projects. Step-by-step photography leads readers through<br />
the warping and setup process. Projects range from pillows<br />
and curtains to bags, shawls, and even jewelry, showcasing a<br />
broad range of textural effects and materials, including silky<br />
threads, rayon chenille, and even wire.<br />
Paper; 296 pages; 8¼ x 10<br />
Full-color<br />
$29.95 US / $44.95 CAN / £22.00 UK<br />
ISBN 978-1-60342-972-6; No. 62972<br />
SPRING 20<strong>18</strong> STOREY PUBLISHING