Book
The knitter's book of yarn : the ultimate guide to choosing, using, and enjoying yarn / by Clara Parkes.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780307352163
- ISBN: 0307352161
- Physical Description: 255 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : Potter Craft, c2007.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 242) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | 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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| Subject: | Knitting. Yarn. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Town of Orford Libraries.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orford Social Library | 677/.028245 | 34190000112309 | Adult nonfiction - Front room | Available | - |
