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The knitter's book of yarn : the ultimate guide to choosing, using, and enjoying yarn / by Clara Parkes.
Publication details: New York : Potter Craft, c2007.Edition: 1st edDescription: 255 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cmISBN:- 9780307352163 :
- 0307352161 :
- TT820 .P28 2007
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.
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American University in Dubai | American University in Dubai | Main Collection | TT 820 .P28 2007 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 5127659 |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 242) and index.
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.
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