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This highly readable, authoritative reference provides a comprehensive look at the characteristics of wool of 100 breeds of sheep. Essential reading for handspinners, wool growers, and other fiber craft enthusiasts, this guide gives special attention to fleece characteristics, methods of preparation and spinning, and best end use. Everything from baby-soft merino to silky lincoln to sturdy karakul—the full range of nature’s miracle fiber—is represented here with expert advice on selecting top-quality fleeces; cleaning wool efficiently and thoroughly; teasing, flicking, combing, carding, and other preparation methods; and spinning and plying a variety of yarn styles. Actual fleece locks are shown in full-size photographs. Knitting, crochet, weaving, and other techniques illustrate the importance of matching wool type to end use. This replaces 188301011X.
About the Author
Nola Fournier is a master spinner. Jane Fournier, her daughter, holds a certificate of excellence in handspinning.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting but not for beginners,
By "joy_in_colorado" (Elizabeth, CO United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: In Sheep's Clothing (Paperback)
When I bought this I was a beginner, and to put it mildly, I was underwhelmed. I thought this book would describe the fleeces in such a way as to help me select fleeces to spin. The problem was, my own knowledge at the time was so meager, the book was not helpful. Now that I know more, it is a lot more helpful.The book is divided into sections, such as "fine wools" like Merino, and "longwools" like Lincoln. Each breed is alloted a picture of a lock of wool, a brief description of the history of the breed, and where that breed tends to be found on the planet. Some of the breeds show a picture of an individual sheep, but most of them just show a lock of fleece. This is a great reference if you are considering buying fleeces or animals from a breed with which you have no familiarity. It's also a good book if you want to know a little about the history of diverse breeds. However, there is not much detail on any of it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
In Sheep's Clothing,
By Barbara L. Daiker (Wayzata, MN USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: In Sheep's Clothing: A Handspinner's Guide to Wool (Hardcover)
I found this to be a wonderful reference. I have many books on knitting and some on spinning, but this was something very different and a great resource. In this book I learned a lot about the differences in the fiber, making me think more carefully about what I wanted to do with the wool and whether or not it would meet my needs. I have found myself coming back to it time and again looking up various pieces of information. A "must have" resource for the spinner and fiber enthusiast.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderful reference book,
By Jennifer Lyons (Columbus, Ohio) - See all my reviews
This review is from: In Sheep's Clothing: A Handspinner's Guide to Wool (Hardcover)
This is a wonderful reference book for handspinners. It covers many sheep breeds, giving descriptions of the fleece (staple length, quality rating, typical uses, and even a photo of a lock for about 90% of the breeds). As a beginning handspinner, I found this to be indispensible information, since most of the stuff I've managed to find about sheep breeds has been directed at livestock types. I appreciated the technique sections, since they scratched the surface of matching your spinning style to the fleece. If you are trying to get a good idea of how to consciously select appropriate wool and technique for your projects, this is the place to start. The only thing I would change would be to have color photos, and more of them - particularly in the colored fleece section.
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