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Hand Spun
New Spins on Traditional Techniques
| Author: Lexi BoegerFormat: Paperback, 160 Pages Item: 195014 ISBN: 9781592537624 Publisher: Quarry Books Specs Illustrations: 250 Size: 9.25 x 9.25 x .62 Weight: 1.375 lb. Published: February 1st 2012 DC: AQ List Price: $24.99 $18.74 All discounts based on list price. No trade discounts available from sale price. Out of Stock - More Available 05/28/2012 |
In her newest book, Hand Spun, art-yarn pioneer and Pluckyfluff creator Lexi Boeger offers yet another exciting collection of new and innovative spinning techniques. This well-rounded book also covers a handful of traditional styles for the spinner to master and then turn on their ear. The many uses of these beautiful one-of-a-kind yarns are demonstrated in Boeger's trademark, surprising, and inventive projects. Learn the basics of fiber prep, from washing raw fleece to carding techniques. Find out how to adapt basic spinning styles to create cutting-edge forms. Be inspired by a stunning gallery of hand-spun yarns that combine various techniques shown in the book. Get complete instructions for 20 fashion-forward, yet accessible, projects including chunky scarves, fabulous hats, a belt, a rug, boas, and more. |
Introduction Chapter 1 - Fiber Preparation: Dyed in the Wool From the Ground Up Farm Profile: Natalie Redding Namaste Farms How to Wash (or Not) Raw Fleece Carding Crazy Carding Artitst Profile: Stephanie Gorin, Loop Fiber Chapter 2 - Spinning Techniques: Learning vs. Discovery Treasure Box Twists Twist on “Twists” Twisted Shag Elastic Twist Tail Spinning Falling Locks Extreme Tail Spin In-Line Crochet In-Line Add-ins In-Line Braids Quick Coils! Chapter 3 - New Twists: Expanding Traditional Techniques Core Spinning: Basic Core Spinning: Fluffy! Core Spinning: Mohairy Core Spinning: Coreless Core Spinning: Core Spots Core Spinning: Wrapped Yarn Core Spinning: Sari Silk Core Core Spinning: Aura Navaho-Ply: Basic Navaho Ply: Thick and Thin Spinning Raw Fiber Spinning Large: Semifelted Dope Rope Spinning Large: Semifelted Roving Rope Spinning Large: Navaho Multi-Ply Dope Rope Lexi's Tips Chapter 4 - Permutations Gallery: Putting It All Together Chapter 5 - Projects: Keeping It Simple Easy Felted Fleece Rug Washing-Machine Boa Artist Profile: Janice Rosema Plain-Skein Cowl Vintage Coat Cuff Throwing Snowballs Neck Cozy The One-Pound Three-Hour Scarf Cabin Hat Monkey Wrap Finger Crochet Table Runner Namaste Farms Boa Rocker Jacket Pom-Paca Hat BFF! (Best Friends Fingerless Gloves) Webby Wrap Notes from the Artist: Val Pascall The “Unsinkable” New Weave Belt Whole Fleece Scarf with Lanolin Sewn Beanie Appendix - Interview You! Resources About the Author Acknowledgments |
Crazy Carding Crazy carding is the perfect way for spinners, including novice spinners, to make highly unusual and creative yarns easily. The concept is to put as many different colors, textures, and materials as possible into one batt, then spin it into a simple thick-and-thin single. Very little skill is needed on the spinning end, and creating the batt is a fun and liberating exercise. Crazy carding integrates absolutely any fiber or material that will fit through the carder’s drums, including silk waste, felted wool, tinsel, sequins, fabric bits, plant fibers, yarn, sparkle, silk noil, cotton, or anything else you could imagine. Be prepared to push your carder’s capabilities to the limit. It is normal for the machine to card very clumpy at first, and it will be hard to crank. Make a sandwich! The basic process for crazy carding is to combine several different ingredients at a time and send them through the carder in a thick clump. This will cause the materials to be minimally blended together and will preserve many heavy textures. Short-fiber materials tend to get caught up in the teeth of the small drum and usually do not make it into the batt. To avoid this, sandwich all the short fibers, or other unusual materials, between layers of longer-stapled fibers such as mohair or processed roving. Visualize making a sandwich: spread a flat layer of mohair or roving out first as the bread, add uncarded locks (lettuce), semifelted wool (tomatoes), sparkle and silk noil (salt and pepper), top with another layer of mohair/roving (bread), and send it through the carder! Repeat this process adding different fixings in each sandwich. Sandwiches should be about 3" to 4" [7.5 to 10 cm] thick. Card until the large drum is full. Spin! Remove the crazy-carded batt from the carder. Starting from the outside edge, pull off spinnable strips and spin a simple thick-and-thin single; do not overdraft. Allow the lumps, bumps, tangles, and textures to remain. Tip: Card the batt only once. Overcarded batts tend to lose their interesting textures. |
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