Books like The essentials of yarn design for handspinners by Mabel Ross

How many times have you groomed your dog, looked at all the fur floating around your feet, and remarked to yourself that there is enough fur for a sweater? Well, here's the guide that will help you turn that remark into a reality. With instructions for everything from "harvesting the fuzz" to spinning it into yarn to patterns for knitting dog hair into sweaters, hats, and scarves, Knitting with Dog Hair is a dream come true for dog lovers who also love to knit. Directories of equipment suppliers and people who will spin dog hair for you are appended, as a thorough guide to dog-breed hair and a glossary of dog-grooming and spinning terms. Instructions are thorough, and the authors' sense of humor will make this an enjoyable book for people new to spinning. Cat lovers shouldn't feel left out -- special instructions are given for collecting cat fur, and patterns for a cat-hair pill box hat and a shirt collar are included.

This book is a delight to the enthusiastic fiber crowd. Intertwined captures all the excitement of experimental, handspun yarns, and includes recipes for handspun yarns, project ideas for knitters and crocheters, tips on how to use one-of-a-kind handspun yarns (whether you spin them or buy them at yarn boutiques), and a gallery of handmade creations. The book also features profiles, anecdotes, essays, and thoughts on fiber arts and the creative process. Contributors range from Alpaca farmers and cutting-edge spinners to well-known knitwear designers.

128 p. : 28 cm

Discover how to spin and dye your own yarns with step‑by‑step guidance in Ashley Martineau’s practical, illustrated guide.

Explore the art of hand spinning with Jillian Moreno’s guide, where you learn to design and create custom yarns in any fiber, color, and texture, and then put them to use with 12 original patterns.