Cover of Spin It

Spin It

Here are step-by-step instructions and illustrations that explain how to make yarn from scratch using handspindles—simple tools used to turn wool into yarn. Designed to appeal to the beginning spinner, tips and hints are provided that illustrate how easy, enjoyable, and relaxing spinning can be. This manual also includes complete instructions for five simple, appealing projects: a woven sleeve, a knitted bunny bag, a knitted baby hat, knitted fingerless mittens, and a crocheted hat.

Themes
crafts
Audience
adult
Length
short · 32 pages

Click a tag to see books like this one that share it.

Read it? Sign in to help tag it.

Liked Spin It? Here’s where I’d start.

These suit anyone who liked Spin It. Sign in and mark a few books for picks shaped around your own taste.

  1. Spinning in the Old Way: How (and Why) to Make Your Own Yarn with a High-Whorl Handspindle Shares spinning, knitting, craft
  2. In Sheep's Clothing Shares spinning, knitting, fiber arts
  3. The Intentional Spinner Shares spinning, knitting, craft
  4. The Alden Amos Big Book of Handspinning: Being A Compendium of Information, Advice, and Opinions On the Noble Art & Craft Shares spinning, knitting, craft

“If you want more of the same, start with these.”

  1. Modern Minimal: 20 Bold & Graphic Quilts
  2. 50 Baby Bootees to Knit
  3. Haiku Knits: 25 Serenely Beautiful Patterns Inspired by Japanese Design
  4. Crochet Ever After: 18 Crochet Projects Inspired by Classic Fairy Tales

“If it was the spinning that hooked you, try one of these.”

  1. The Spinner's Book of Fleece: A Breed-by-Breed Guide to Choosing and Spinning the Perfect Fiber for Every Purpose
  2. Spin Control
  3. Intertwined: The Art of Handspun Yarn, Modern Patterns and Creative Spinning
  4. Get Spun

“These start from a similar idea, even if they go somewhere else with it.”

  1. One Skein
  2. Respect the Spindle
  3. Knitting Little Luxuries: Beautiful Accessories to Knit
  4. Teach Yourself Visually Handspinning