Field Guide to Fleece - 100 Sheep Breeds & How to Use Their Fibers

Provides different breeds of sheep and explains the best way to prepare their fleece for spinning, the natural colors of the fleece and how well it dyes, the best use for the wool, and fleece weights, staple lengths, and fiber diameters.

Summary

An indispensable, easy-to-read guide for knitters, spinners, and weavers eager to learn about the qualities of fleece and make the most of their projects.

Product details

• Authors: Carol Ekarius, Carol Robson Ekarius, Ekarius Carol, Deborah Robson
• Publisher: Workman Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 27.08.2013
• EAN: 9781612121789
• ISBN: 978-1-61212-178-9
• No. of pages: 232
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 180 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Creative design; Knitting, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Needlework / Knitting, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Animal Husbandry, Animal Husbandry