Bibliograph

The knitter's book of yarn, the ultimate guide to choosing, using, and enjoying yarn, by Clara Parkes

Type

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The knitter's book of yarn, the ultimate guide to choosing, using, and enjoying yarn, by Clara Parkes

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 242) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The knitter's book of yarn

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

85783469

Responsibility statement

by Clara Parkes

Sub title

the ultimate guide to choosing, using, and enjoying yarn

Table Of Contents

1: Fiber foundations -- Protein fibers -- Cellulose fibers -- Cellulosic fibers -- Synthetic fibers -- 2: Making yarn -- Evaluating yarns up close -- Mills and microspinneries -- Farm yarns -- Fiber festivals -- Going organic -- Color in yarn -- The original spin -- The politics of pills -- 3: Ply me a river -- The single -- Two-ply yarns -- Three-ply yarns -- Four-ply and more -- Cables yarns -- Textured yarns -- Bouclé yarn -- Brushed yarn -- Chenille yarn -- The felt factor -- Putting it all together -- Care and feeding -- Knowing what you have: WPI -- CYCA numbers explained -- Abbreviations and techniques

Target audience

adult

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