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by Maggie Casey This a fantastic introduction to the art of handspinning, Maggie Casey, a well-known spinning instructor, presents her time-tested Spinning 101 workshops in print for you. Learn the spinning process step-by-step beginning with an introduction to the various types of fiber available for spinning and how to choose and prepare it along with detailed instructions on how to spin on a spindle or a wheel. In addition, there are basic tips and tricks of spinning, wheel maintenance, and plenty of troubleshooting advice. You will learn the technical terms and techniques of plying, setting twist, using a niddy noddy and spinning woolen and worsted. The instruction is concluded with a chapter on uses of handspun yarn, covering wraps per inch, measuring yards for projects and size of yarn. Novice spinners will be competent in no time with just a little practice, a batch of fluffy fiber and a spindle or wheel. 119 pages | Softcover Item No. 31055 Retail: $21.95 Your Cost: $14.93 Save 32%

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