Fiber Gathering Knit, Crochet, Spin, and Dye More Than 25 Projects Inspired by America's Festivals

Name: Fiber Gathering Knit, Crochet, Spin, and Dye More Than 25 Projects Inspired by America's Festivals
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ISBN: 9780470289358

ISBN-10: 047028935X

ISBN-13: 9780470289358

Edition: 2009

Authors: Joanne Seiff

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Fiber Gathering offers readers a sampling of the rich fiber heritage of the US. From East to West, author Joanne Seiff whisks readers through ten festivals that highlight the various themes, sizes, and flavors of American fiber fairs. This book features a rich mixture of photos, essays, ideas, and patterns that guide readers through each festival. Whether purchased as an actual souvenir or as armchair travel, there's a chance for knitters to bring a little of the festival home, through more than twenty-five patterns; with fourteen knitting projects, four spinning projects, three crochet designs, two felting projects, two shepherd/spinning how-tos, and one traditional rug-hooking…

Book details

List price: $18.99
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 3/6/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 176
Size: 9.00" wide x 10.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.046
Language: English



Introduction


Northeast



Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival


The Food


Sheep Dog Demonstrations


Mary Jane Socks


Spirited Entrelac Polo


Learning to Hand Dye Multicolored Yarn



New York State Sheep and Wool Festival


New York Wine and Cheese


Festive Fingerless Mitts


Deep V


The Curious Ewe



New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival


Whats NEAOBA?


Apple Crisp Recipe


Unmistakably Warm Cowl


Natural Alpaca Ruana


South



Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair


Asheville


Quick Felted Sweater Bag


Blossom



The Tennessee State Fair: A Spinning Competition and Fleece Auction


How to Wash Fleece: A General Guide


Spinning for Speed


Midwest



Michigan Fiber Festival


Kumihimo


Inexpensive Tools for Spinning: A Drop Spindle


Inexpensive Tools for Knitting: Knitting Needles


Creating a Skein



Heart of America Sheep Show and Fiber Fest


The New U.S. Lamb Market


Sit Upon: A Crocheted Wool Roving Seat Pad


Icelandic Winter Cap



Shearing Day


Preparing for and Helping at a Sheep Shearing


Skirting a Fleece


West



Black Sheep Gathering


The Woolen Mill


Fishtail Vest


Evergreen



Estes Park Wool Market


Lambs for Lunch


Mountain Ripple Socks


Mens Crochet Mock Cable Sweater



The Wool Festival at Taos


New Mexico Weaving Traditions


Navajo-Churro Sheep


A Trio of Southwestern-Style Pillows



Conclusions: Building Your Own Fiber Gathering


Thick & Thin Baby Coat & Cap


Classy Aran Long Skirt


Andean Plying


Techniques


Resources


Index