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“From a private collection. Lightly used with no damage. Smoke free home.”
Brand
Potter Crafr
Craft Type
Knitting
Modified Item
No
Technique
Crochet, Knitting
Type
Book/Booklet
ISBN
9780307352163
Book Title
Knitter's Book of Yarn : the Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn
Publisher
Potter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale
Item Length
9.3 in
Publication Year
2007
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1.2 in
Author
Clara Parkes
Genre
Crafts & Hobbies
Topic
Needlework / Knitting, Reference, Fiber Arts & Textiles
Item Weight
34.1 Oz
Item Width
7.5 in
Number of Pages
256 Pages

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Not all yarns are alike. Some make our hearts and hands sing, some get the job done without much fanfare, and some cause nothing but frustration and disappointment. The gorgeous pair of socks that emerged from their first bath twice as long as when they went in. The delicate baby sweater that started pilling before it even came off the needles. The stunning colorwork scarf that you can't wear because the yarn feels like sandpaper against your neck. If only there were a way to read a skein and know how it would behave and what it wanted to become before you invested your time, energy, and money in it. Now there is! With The Knitter's Book of Yarn , you'll learn how to unleash your inner yarn whisperer. In these pages, Clara Parkes provides in-depth insight into a vast selection of yarns, giving you the inside stories behind the most common fiber types, preparations, spins, and ply combinations used by large-scale manufacturers and importers, medium-sized companies, boutique dye shops, community spinneries, and old-fashioned sheep farms. And, because we learn best by doing, Parkes went to some of the most creative and inquisitive design minds of the knitting world to provide a wide assortment of patterns created to highlight the qualities (and minimize the drawbacks) of specific types of yarns. The Knitter's Book of Yarn will teach you everything you need to know about yarn- How it's made, who makes it, how it gets to you, and what it longs to become. The next time you pick up a skein, you won't have to wonder what to do with it. You'll just know-the way any yarn whisperer would.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Potter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale
ISBN-10
0307352161
ISBN-13
9780307352163
eBay Product ID (ePID)
59372086

Product Key Features

Book Title
Knitter's Book of Yarn : the Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Topic
Needlework / Knitting, Reference, Fiber Arts & Textiles
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Crafts & Hobbies
Author
Clara Parkes
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
34.1 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
7.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"Un. Real. There is no other way to describe...well, that's a lie because I'll come up with more. But my first impression ofThe Knitter's Book of Yarn? Un. Real. I open the hardcover to reveal a fiber family tree. Smitten. Smitten on the spot. This book is, without a doubt, everything you ever wanted to know not just about fiber but were afraid to ask….This is absolutely a MUST HAVE book, and I don't say that often." -MelissaKnits, blog, "Un. Real. There is no other way to describe...well, that's a lie because I'll come up with more. But my first impression of The Knitter's Book of Yarn ? Un. Real. I open the hardcover to reveal a fiber family tree. Smitten. Smitten on the spot. This book is, without a doubt, everything you ever wanted to know not just about fiber but were afraid to ask....This is absolutely a MUST HAVE book, and I don't say that often." --MelissaKnits, blog, "Un. Real. There is no other way to describe...well, that's a lie because I'll come up with more. But my first impression of The Knitter's Book of Yarn ? Un. Real. I open the hardcover to reveal a fiber family tree. Smitten. Smitten on the spot. This book is, without a doubt, everything you ever wanted to know not just about fiber but were afraid to ask….This is absolutely a MUST HAVE book, and I don't say that often." -MelissaKnits, blog
Lccn
2007-009363
Dewey Decimal
677/.028245
Lc Classification Number
Tt820.P28 2007
Copyright Date
2007

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  • Reference book for Yarn

    This book has just the information I have been looking for - am moving toward intermediate beginner from just plain ignorant beginner! So that means experimenting with different yarns - it is lovely to be able to expect how the yarn will behave once it's been finished, washed & blocked and worn.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: goodwill-wi-books

  • yarn appreciation at its finest.

    I so love this book. The knitter's book of yarn is great for anyone who loves the craft of knitting and crochet. I highly recommend this book especially for beginners. This book teaches you everything you need to know about yarn. How it is made, who makes it, how it gets to you, and what it longs to become. After my purchase of this book, I no longer have to wonder what to do with yarn. I have s new found appreciation for yarn.

  • Very happy

    An icon in the field of knitting and yarn. Great deal too!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

  • Wonderful resource

    A wonderful resource for the knitter's library. She breaks down the different fibers, why they're useful, how they are used and makes it great to figure out fiber combinations for your needs.

  • Learning all about yarn.

    A quick look through the book only. It looks like I will enjoy it once I get the time. I haven't read too much from the book, as I said I have only had the time for a quick glance.