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Review on Unlocking the Handspun Revolution: Intertwined Art, Modern Patterns, and Creative Spinning by Nicole Mcleod

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Inspiration Hardcover

I don't know why the previous reviewer was mistaken about this being a knitting book as the title even says it's about creative spinning but that suggests even the best Books can be totally misunderstood. Because of this? Absolutely one of, if not the BEST, best books on synthetic yarn and fiber spinning, pushing the boundaries of what counts as "handspun yarn". With 30 illustrated techniques and an equal number of patterns that can be knitted, crocheted, or sewn using the yarn you create, this is both inspirational and informative. In fact, THREE HUNDRED PAGES of inspiration. What I like most about her is that not only can this book be viewed and possibly used to rotate or create objects, but it is also a book to sit in and READ. There's a great section on how to find inspiration for your rotation inside and outside of yourself, as well as one on reverse engineering projects that got me into riding the bike. The profiles of synthetic yarn spinners are also a pleasure to read. If you're a strict knitter/knitter/weaver, you probably won't enjoy this book much unless you're one of the few who uses a lot of synthetic yarn. in your craft. But for the spinner or fiber artist looking to create wool (or fiber in general) I cannot recommend it highly enough. This is truly the most inspirational book I have found on the subject. and it will have a special place on my shelf when I stop looking at it every few minutes. There's a great section on how to find inspiration for your rotation inside and outside of yourself, as well as one on reverse engineering projects that got me into riding the bike. The profiles of synthetic yarn spinners are also a pleasure to read. If you're a strict knitter/knitter/weaver, you probably won't enjoy this book much unless you're one of the few who uses a lot of synthetic yarn. in your craft. But for the spinner or fiber artist looking to create wool (or fiber in general) I cannot recommend it highly enough. This is truly the most inspirational book I have found on the subject and will have a special place on my shelf. As soon as I stop checking it every few minutes. There's a great section on how to find inspiration for your rotation inside and outside of yourself, as well as one on reverse engineering projects that got me into riding the bike. The profiles of synthetic yarn spinners are also a pleasure to read. If you're a strict knitter/knitter/weaver, you probably won't enjoy this book much unless you're one of the few who uses a lot of synthetic yarn. in your craft. But for the spinner or fiber artist looking to create wool (or fiber in general) I cannot recommend it highly enough. This is truly the most inspirational book I have found on the subject and will have a special place on my shelf when I stop looking at it every few minutes. and one about the reverse engineering projects that got me up and running. The profiles of synthetic yarn spinners are also a pleasure to read. If you're a strict knitter/knitter/weaver, you probably won't enjoy this book much unless you're one of the few who uses a lot of synthetic yarn. in your craft. But for the spinner or fiber artist looking to create wool (or fiber in general) I cannot recommend it highly enough. This is truly the most inspirational book I have found on the subject and will have a special place on my shelf when I finish watch it every few minutes. and one about the reverse engineering projects that got me up and running. The profiles of synthetic yarn spinners are also a pleasure to read. If you're a strict knitter/knitter/weaver, you probably won't enjoy this book much unless you're one of the few who uses a lot of synthetic yarn. in your craft. But for the spinner or fiber artist looking to create wool (or fiber in general) I cannot recommend it highly enough. This is truly the most inspirational book I have found on the subject and will have a special place on my shelf when I stop looking at it every few minutes. You probably won't be too thrilled with this book unless you're one of the few people who who use a lot of artificial yarn in their handwork. But for the spinner or fiber artist looking to create wool (or fiber in general) I cannot recommend it highly enough. This is truly the most inspirational book I have found on the subject and will have a special place on my shelf when I stop looking at it every few minutes. Unless you're one of the few people who uses a lot of synthetic yarn in their needlework, you probably won't be too thrilled with this book. But for the spinner or fiber artist looking to create wool (or fiber in general) I cannot recommend it highly enough. This is truly the most inspirational book I have found on the subject and will have a special place on my shelf when I finish watch it every few minutes. probably won't excite you unless you're one of the few people who uses faux yarn a lot in their needlework. But for the spinner or fiber artist looking to create wool (or fiber in general) I cannot recommend it highly enough. This is truly the most inspirational book I have found on the subject and will have a special place on my shelf when I stop looking at it every few minutes. probably won't excite you unless you're one of the few people who uses faux yarn a lot in their needlework. But for the spinner or fiber artist looking to create wool (or fiber in general) I cannot recommend it highly enough. This is truly the most inspirational book I have found on the subject,

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