Teach Yourself Visually Handspinning (Teach Yourself Visually Consumer)

Teach Yourself Visually Handspinning (Teach Yourself Visually Consumer)
by Judith MacKenzie McCuin

Teach Yourself Visually Handspinning (Teach Yourself Visually Consumer)
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Author: Judith MacKenzie McCuin
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-04-23
ISBN: 0470098457
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Visual

Book Reviews of Teach Yourself Visually Handspinning (Teach Yourself Visually Consumer)

Book Review: Didn't turn me on to handspinning
Summary: 3 Stars

I think the "Teach Yourself Visually" series isn't well-named. I have "Teach Yourself Knitting" and couldn't learn knitting from the book. I think it's because knitting is a great solo hobby, but it's also fun to share.

It's fairly tough to learn handspinning without a teacher. I started with a drop spindle and roving. I was able to spin a bit, but it was hard to troubleshoot the process. Am I using too much roving? Why is my yarn falling apart? Am I twisting it enough? Not enough?

As with the "visual knitting" book, I think it's a great resource for the intermediate beginner to advance his/her skills, but it's too difficult to use to learn from scratch.

Ultimately, I decided to pass on handspinning and develop my knitting skills.

Summary of Teach Yourself Visually Handspinning (Teach Yourself Visually Consumer)

With its soothing, meditative effect, handspinning is a relaxing hobby, and the beautiful yarns you create are an even better reward. This visual guide shows you the basics, beginning with the tools and fibers, and takes you through spinning, plying, making novelty yarns, using exotic fibers, dyeing, and more. Whether you use an inexpensive hand spindle or splurge on a spinning wheel, stick with wool or try alpaca, cashmere, or cotton, you'll learn how to create fun, original, one-of-a-kind yarns that you can knit or weave into truly unique, handmade, and all-natural creations.

Concise two-page lessons show you all the steps to a skill and are ideal for quick review

  • The skill demonstrated is defined and described
  • Detailed color photos demonstrate each step

  • Step-by-step instructions accompany each photo

  • Helpful tips provide additional guidance

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