Spin Off · eBook
| Type | eBook |
|---|---|
| From | Spin Off |
| Author | Spin Off Contributors |
| Published | September 28, 2022 |
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Whether you’re simply interested in the history of silk, learning how to spin it, or raising your own silkworms, this eBook is a great place to start on your journey.
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Spinners usually spin silk first in a wool/silk blend—and what an excellent pairing that is. While spinning pure silk is a little trickier than spinning a blend, it is a very rewarding process with beautiful results. After you try that, you might want to dabble in dyeing silk as the fiber takes dye beautifully. Be prepared for vivid, lustrous colors.
From a silk worm's origins to silk production to the final yarn, this eBook looks at silk in depth. Learn to reel, spin and dye silk as well as other great facts about this luxurious fiber.
With this eBook, you'll:
Silk is one of the most lustrous natural fibers in the world. With this eBook you will have the knowledge and ability to turn that fiber into yarns you will love to use in your knitting, crochet, weaving, embroidery and more!
This handy eBook is filled with an abundance of information to get you going spinning for weaving, plus projects to try your new skills on.
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Whether you enjoy learning from Judith MacKenzie, or are looking for tips for spinning wool, silk, and plant fibers, you've come to the right place.
In this feature article, you'll explore the life of a silkworm, and learn about the typs of silk, including tsar (tussah), muga, and eri.
Are you tired of not knowing what to do with your handspun yarn? Use these nine weaving patterns to try new techniques and utilize your beautiful yarn.
Learn everything about spinning silk yarn in this free guide on how to spin silk for knitting, crochet, embroidery, plus projects to try.
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Combine planned pooling and clasped weft to create your own stunning design!
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Explore articles on silk from Mexico to Laos, then choose your next project from 9+ designs for rigid-heddle and multi-shaft weaving, knitting, embroidery, and more.
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As a nod to bandweaving, we’ve collected seven of our favorite bandweaving articles and projects together into this special collection.
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