Amos big book of handspinning

The alden amos big book of handspinning previously held the title, if youre wondering. In his big book of handspinning, alden amos recommended placing the bobbins 8 feet from the orifice to ply. This is truly a big book offering decades of experience in making and handling yarn. Alden amos big book of handspinning alden amos alden amos shares his knowledge of wheel mechanics, spinning fibers, wheel construction, and yarn, as well as a wealth of spinning history and traditions. Weighing in at nearly 5 pounds and 512 pages, i dare say 100 knits is our biggest book ever. Wheel designer and maintainer of textile traditions, alden amos the recipient and evaluator of traditional wisdom lets no point go unexamined.

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This book provides an excellent overview of spinning equipment and yarn construction. A handbook for spinners the art and craft of natural dyeing. Amos, alden, the alden amos big book of handspinning, 2001, interweave press, loveland, co, 495 pages, hardback isbn1883010888. See all books authored by alden amos, including the alden amos big book of handspinning, and spinning wheel primer, and more on thriftbooks. Also discussed are various hand positions, which can result in everything from smooth, fine thread to funky, bulky yarn. Every aspect of handspinning is explored, including dissolving lanolin, washing fleece, rotating wheel position, and choosing types of wool. Dec 21, 2015 amos big book of handspinning, a small selection of pages to give some idea of the breadth and depth of his work. Oct 01, 2001 buy alden amos big book of handspinning by alden, amos isbn. The alden amos big book of handspinning amos alden. Amos, who has been making spinning wheels and studying handspinning for more than 40 years, has finally distilled this experience into a definitive book deserving of its title. Being a compendium of information, advice, and opinions on the noble art and craft by alden amos 2001, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Alden amos big book of handspinning by alden, amos 2001.

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Coe in handspinning the handweavers guild of america, inc. Alden amos shares his deep knowledge of wheel mechanics, spinning fibers, wheel construction, and yarn, as well as a wealth of spinning history and traditions. Amos educates with humor and wit, unleashing his traditional textile wisdom onto the page while preserving the spirit and personality behind his words. Wheel designer and maintainer of textile traditions, alden amos the recipient and evaluator of traditional wisdom will guide you thru the many aspects of. I had read a little bit of it before i bought my wheel, but after i got my wheel i dedicated most of my lunchtimes to reading this book, sure that i was going to get an incredible discussion of how to spin. Alden amos shares his deep knowledge of wheel mechanics, spinning fibers, wheel construction, and yarn, as well as a wealth of spinning. Wheel designer and maintainer of textile traditions, alden amos the recipient and evaluator of traditional wisdom will guide you thru the many aspects of spinning, spinning wheels, fibers this is truly a big book offering decades of experience in making and handling handspun yarn. Stephenie gaustad, author of the alden amos big book of handspinning. I consider the alden amos big book of handspinning like a series of chats and lectures with alden amos, informative and above all, fun amos also has a nice sense of humour. The alden amos big book of handspinning alterknits angora. Closeup of the metal rod that is split to grip a bobbin in place. For thousands of years, fibre was spun by hand using simple tools, the spindle and distaff. Find books like the alden amos big book of handspinning. Alden amos was a spinner and spinning wheel maker with a deep knowledge of bothwith opinions about everything from tying drive bands to double treadle wheels.

You might say that alden amos was there at the beginning. Once i started using the bobbin winder, my yarn improved dramatically. I scoured our indexes and the alden amos big book of handspinning and could not find a single entry for that phrase, although ive heard it several times. Ashford book of hand spinning, the art of making beautiful yarn. The alden amos big book of handspinning by alden amos. The alden amos big book of handspinning is packed full of useful information and historical perspective designed to help readers increase their selfconfidence and expand their skill base in the craft of handspinning. Not the real beginning, centuries ago, when wheel spinning began, but in the 60s and 70s, when handspinning as a craft took off in this country. Even the most knowledgeable spinner will learn something and will be entertained in the bargain. Alden amos big book of handspinning alden amos download. Weaving bookvideo descriptions camilla valley farm.