Spinning in the Old Way

<h3><span>Lean this Simple Method for Making Your Own Beautiful Durable Yarn</span></h3><p><span>Spinning in the Old Way is master spinner and knitter Priscilla Gibson-Roberts' complete guide to the craft of taking unspun fiber and turning it into perfect yarns with simple inexpensive tools. Whether you're a newcomer to fiber crafts or a seasoned knitter or spinner this book is indispensable.</span></p><p><span>Using thorough instructions and clear detailed illustrations Gibson-Roberts demonstrates that spinning is simple to learn easy to do economical versatile and efficient. All that's needed to begin is a spindle some fiber and a length of wool yarn. The technique she presents will produce a variety of high-quality yarns-woolen or worsted high-twist or low-twist fine or bulky-which can be utilized anywhere for any amount of idle time. </span></p><p><span>Weavers and knitters alike will find nothing but pleasure in following this simple straightforward high-whorl method. In no time practitioners will be producing their own beautiful durable yarn. </span></p><p><span>This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a paperback (ISBN 1635619831).</span></p>