This book strives to be a comprehensive guide to all things fiber for
chicks with sticks, and guys, too. Steege, a fiberista for more than 50
years who raises her own sheep, gives a tour of how yarn makes it from a
sheep's back to the sweater in the closet. Along the way are
fascinating and informative side trips through the history of knitting,
knitting techniques, and interviews with major knitting designers and
teachers. The pictures and illustrations are both beautiful and
informative and will inspire many projects. The novice knitter will find
everything she needs to know--and more--about the basics, and the
experienced knitter will discover new twists to the hobby. The appendix
alone is worth the price of the book as it lists every major fiber
festival, knitting guru, yarn manufacturer and pattern source mentioned
in the book, complete with web addresses and contact information. This
is a book the knitter will return to again and again. One can only pity
the poor crocheters who must wait for their version. (
Publisher's Weekly, starred review )
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$16.13
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