Shannon Okey
1) Spin to Knit
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2013
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Knitters who want new worlds to conquer can reach for this guide to handspinning their own designer yarns. A rundown on equipment introduces the drop spindle, supported spindle, niddy-noddy, McMorran balance, and yarn meter, while the following sections include choosing wool and other fibers, presenting knitting patterns suitable for handspun yarn, and in-depth profiles of real urban spinners. For crafters who want to experiment with spinning but...
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"Knitting and crocheting go hand-in-hand and are the most popular yarn crafts today. This one-stop guide to all things needles, hooks, and yarn will give you everything you need to know to get started knitting or crocheting. The book covers absolute basics such as selecting yarn, casting on, and even how to hold the tools and yarn, to understanding stitches, checking gauge, and deciphering patterns. Hundreds of projects, from beginner to advanced,...
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Pub. Date
c2008
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Presenting more than 25 chic, easy-to-sew cushions, shams, pillowcases, and more, The Pillow Book makes it a cinch to update your look without spending a fortune. Veteran crafter Shannon Okey has created charming accents for every room. With easy-to-follow step-by-step directions and a front pocket filled with sewing patterns, The Pillow Book provides everything you need to stitch up piles of pretty pillows.
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[2007]
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"Designed with the absolute beginner in mind, this project collection explores all the major feltmaking techniques, from knit-and-shrink to wet felting, needlefelting, and "recycled felting," as well as ways to combine techniques for creative and unique results."--From publisher description.
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