Spinning Books

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Respect the Spindle

Abby Franquemont

Paperback The perfect how-to book for any spinner with a growing collection of spindles.[more info…]

Spin Control: Techniques for Spinning the Yarn You Want by Amy King

Paperback Spin Control teaches you to make handspun yarns that may include the best traits of commercial yarns but always have their own personal touches. More details…

Spin Art: Mastering the Craft of Spinning Textured Yarn + DVD by Jacey Boggs

Paperback with flaps and DVD Push your spinning skills to new heights and get adventurous with textured yarn. More details…

Start Spinning: Everything You Need to Know to Make Great Yarn by Maggie Casey

Paperback The art of spinning is growing in popularity as knitters, new and experienced, want to make their own yarn. All it takes is some fluff, a spindle or wheel, and a little practice! Maggie Casey, co-owner of Shuttles, Spindles, and Skeins yarn shop in Boulder, Colorado, and veteran spinning teacher, takes complete novices to competent spinners in Start Spinning: Everything You Need to Know to Make Great Yarn. More details…

Taking the Measure of Handspun Yarn by Rita Buchanan

eBook The primary joy of spinning for many of us is in the act itself. But there is also great pleasure and satisfaction in taking the yarns we create to their conclusion in well-designed, well-made fabrics. More details…

Spinner’s Questions by Rita Buchanan

eBook Spinning yarn skillfully and intentionally involves many variables – the particular material at hand, the mechanics of the spinning device, the intended use of the yarn, physical attributes of the spinner, some would even argue phases of the moon. More details…

Spin-Off Presents: Spin Your Socks

eBook The editors of Spin-Off magazine have compiled a 45-page electronic book featuring 8 sock patterns from back issues of Spin-Off for your spinning and knitting pleasure. More details…