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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

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