Can I read The Whole Craft of Spinning : From the Raw Material to the Finished Yarn on EtoBox?

The Whole Craft of Spinning : From the Raw Material to the Finished Yarn by Carol Kroll; hoopla digital is a hobbies available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Whole Craft of Spinning : From the Raw Material to the Finished Yarn about?

The ancient craft of spinning is becoming increasingly popular with today's modern craft enthusiasts as it provides a method of creating unique, personal and unusual yarns that can be used in contemporary weaving, knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, embroidery and macramé. It is a highly creative craft, yet simple to learn, and therein lies both its fascination and challenge. The story of spinning is interwoven with the history of man. The first attempt at spinning probably consisted of twisting animal fibers with suitable plant material. Some forms of hand spinning existed as early as 15,000 years ago in Asia, and 12,000 years ago in North Africa. Many of the earliest methods and tools are still in use to this day, especially the various drop spindles, and the Indian and Navajo types of spindles. The spinning wheel itself is believed to have evolved in India 800 to 1,000 years ago. Now you can master this timeless craft through the clear instructions and easy-to-follow directions of well-known spinning authority Carol Kroll. Drawing upon her years of valuable experience, the author shows you everything you need to know from set-up to finished product. You'll learn about the differe

Who reads The Whole Craft of Spinning : From the Raw Material to the Finished Yarn?

Author

Carol Kroll; hoopla digital

Publisher

Dover Publications : Made available through hoopla

Published

2012

Language

EN

ISBN

9780486140476

Category

hobbies

Subjects

Crafts & Hobbies, Lifestyle

Rating

3.86 / 5 (66 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14