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Spin Control: Techniques for Spinning the Yarns You Want
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Product Description
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #50100 in Books
- Published on: 2009-06-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 120 pages
Features
- ISBN13: 9781596681057
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Editorial Reviews
Review
"The key word to this packed-to-the-gills spinning book is in the subtitle: You. This book is truly about spinning yarn that you want to make and use." —Knitty.com
"5 out of 5 stars. This is an excellent book for anyone interested in spinning. It is not a 'learn to spin' book, but a book about the entire concept of spinning and fiber." —Knitting News
"Amy King is a spinning force to be reckoned with . . . [her book] content is killer for those wanting to take their spinning to the next level." —YARN: The Australian Magazine for Knitting and More
About the Author
Customer Reviews
Good for beginners
I had looked forward with much anticipation to this book by the Spunky Eclectic lady. Alas, although most of the spinning information in this book is accurate, there is nothing new or spunky here.
The information about pre-drafting is a bit muddled as it seems to confuse splitting a roving, tops or other fiber preparation with actually drafting, or drawing out. Some of the text does not match the photography and some of the photos of yarns do not match the knitted samples. However, this is probably attributable to editing errors.
The author does introduce lots of unusual possibilities for plying and cabling; lots of stimulation there. Also, the photography is luscious.
All in all, a pretty good book for beginners but I prefer Judith MacKenzie McCuin's The Intentional Spinner or Mabel Ross' The Essentials of Yarn Design for Handspinners.
Bad editing spoils a good book
Like many spinners, I really looked forward to this book, and so far I have enjoyed the eye-candy, and read the text with interest.
Fortunately, I'm not a newbie spinner, because some of the basic editing and proof-reading errors can only confuse the inexperienced, who will not recognise the errors as such at all.
This is embarrassing for the publishing house concerned, as well as the author, and dooms the book to be one of those you read, then return to the local library or put up for resale on ebay.
This is a pity as its written in a friendly and enjoyable style, and is thorough in setting out basic procedures, something we often forget about. The pictures are great, and I appreciated the section on sitting correctly at the wheel, as well as the illustrated detail on the great debate about woolen and worsted.
The best feature of the book? The knitted samples from the different drafting and spinning techniques used, particularly as I am not an experienced knitter. This alone would have earned the book 5 stars if it wasn't for the sloppy and rushed editing. Read before you buy!
spin control
Given the positive review by Spin-off magazine, I expected to find information not covered by other sources. Good for beginners but nothing new for more experienced spinners seeking to improve their technique.
