The Whole Craft of Spinning: From the Raw Material to the Finished Yarn (Dover Crafts: Weaving & Dyeing)

Bought this for my adult daughter who I gave an antique spinning wheel to. She's a knitter and wanted to spin her own yarn. She appreciated the book and found it to be helpful to her pursuits.

Great examples.Good editing.Simple instructions.Will pass this book along when done with it.

Read entire book on my Kinde Fire HD 7'', didn't notice any glaring formatting or typographical issues.I am quite interested in arts related to fiber, mostly taking wool or whatever off the animal completely to making finished yarn. While I haven't had a chance to try it yet, I am pretty confident that I'd be able to take wool purchased in an unprocessed format, clean it if needed, and take it from there all the way through to making yarn. There was enough information for me that I'm comfortable with the idea of making my own drop spindle when I get the chance, and trying to use that. I'm also hoping that if I like that, one day I might save up and purchase a spinning wheel. The instructions on that make me feel like I'd be able to figure my way through one without further book help. As the author says, having someone there physically with you to advise you can be helpful, but I"m pretty sure I'd figure it out without a frustration-melt-down based on the book's information.Book covered cleaning the fiber, carding, getting it ready to spin, spinning in various ways, some historical background to spinning, finishing what you've spun so it actually stays spun and lasts, a bit on dying, the concept of spinning oil (which was totally a new idea to me!), and some advice on how to handle some fibers and materials other than wool including flax, cotton, and some goat hairs.The book does explain a spinning wheel (of several types) in enough detail to know what you might be getting into buying one from an antique store--or at least if it will be one you can get to work. There was even a small section on what is usually worth fixing, and what to shy away from.I'd suggest, like with any book you're considering, taking advantage of the preview or sample options available, just because what works for me might not be great for you.

This is a great guide for demonstrating the proper forme in which to spin, particularly when using a wheel. Packed with tonnes of information on how to choose fibre, identify the orientation of fibres, and spin yarn that won't fall apart, this comprehensive resource offers a complete analysis of spinning, just like the title promises. I highly recommend this book, both for beginners and continuing learners alike.

Definitely a good introduction to spinning, although I will probably purchase another more detailed book later down the line. It's a thinner book, 47 pages. It does have good pictures and instructions. I bought a used book, and there was minimal damage (only to the corners and cover).

I have bought several books on spinning. All very interesting in their own way. I thought that the book "How to teach yourself spinning visually" would be the best as I am a visual person but I found it it be long winded on the superfluous and and total lack of detail on the necessary. For instance it said once you start spinning you will find.....blah, blah blah but never actually told you exactly how to start. Well today I got a kindle book called "Whole craft of spinning" that is just wonderful. It went into minute detail of tying on the lead, which hook to pass it under etc. etc. It explained how to fan out the end of the lead and even how many times to wrap your spinning fiber around it. It told exactly what your hand will feel and how best to coordinate hand motions with feet. I don't know how many hours this book is going to save me but I can tell you it is the most inexpensive, yet the best I have found so far. I actually feel like I have a teacher sitting beside me as she answers all questions I would want to ask. This was really money well spent.The above are the words I used in an e-mail to my daughter who is also teaching herself to spin. If you are a beginner like me, this is a must buy.

I really like this book, and have gone back to it several times for answers to my questions. I would suggest this book to anyone who is just beginning, although you might come away with more questions! The only reason why I gave it three stars is because it is not long enough!

Attention hobbyists! This book shows you how to spin wool from raw fiber through to finished yarn. It shows the reader how to spin with a spinning whorl and with different types of spinning wheels. Additionally, it tells the reader how to card fiber.There is also the history of spinning within and things to think about when getting a spinning wheel.

excellent book :: must have

Carol Kroll's "The Whole Craft of Spinning" (1981) is comprehensive in its delivery of historical context and practical information for the beginner and researcher. Includes clear, labelled diagrams and a number of interesting photos. This is especially valuable to those who are curious to know more about the origins and evolution of the various forms of spinning with variety of materials used during the spinning process.

図や絵、写真などは少ないが、内容がとても充実していてわかりやすい。基礎知識満載。

Great book with lots of information about spindle or wheels - very useful diagrams, I have to admit I have been spinning for a while, but did'nt know the names of all the bits of my wheel, I do now!!! Lots of useful information about spinning and how to get the best results, fleece, a bit about everything really. Very useful and a book that I will probably use time and again. Great value for money.

Auf meiner Suche nach Lesefutter für Spinner bin ich über dieses Buch gestolpert und habe es für den günstigen Preis gekauft. Alles in allem behandelt die Autorin alle Themen rund um's Spinnen und die Wollverarbeitung, man merkt aber deutlich zum einen das Alter es Buches und zum anderen geht die Autorin wohl davon aus, dass es nicht möglich ist, Spinnfasern auch schon verarbeitet, also gewaschen und gekämmt, zu erhalten.Sie gibt auch Tipps für den Kauf eines Spinnrades und anderer Wollverarbeitungsgeräte. Dies klingt in dem Buch alles sehr umständlich, was wohl auch auf das Alter zurück zu führen ist.Sehr negativ ist mir aufgefallen, dass die wenigen in dem Buch vorhandenen Bilder vom eReader nicht richtig dargestellt werden können und dass die zugehörigen Bildunterschriften mal eben auf drei Seiten verteilt sind.Alles in allem ist das Buch für diesen Preis durchaus eine Anschaffung wert, wenn auch eher aus nostalgischen Gründen, da der Inhalt, was die Beschaffung der Arbeitsmaterialien, wie Spinnrad, Handkarden, Kardiermaschine, Wollkämme etc. sowie die Möglichkeiten an Wolle und andere Fasern zu gelangen inzwischen schon SEHR überholt ist.