01668cam a2200337 i 4500 1040357639 TxAuBib 20231113120000.0 140508s2014||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2014008633 9781612120393 hbk. 1612120393 hbk. 9781603428750 ebook 1603428755 ebook TxAuBib rda Smith, Beth, 1965- The spinner's book of fleece : a breed-by-breed guide to choosing and spinning the perfect fiber for every purpose / Beth Smith ; foreword by Deborah Robson. Spinner's Book of Fleece, The. North Adams, MA : Storey Publishing, [2014] ix, 245 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references (page 238) and index. The characteristics of fleece — its structure, grease content, and fiber diameter — vary widely depending on the breed of sheep the fleece comes from. In this comprehensive guide, Beth Smith profiles 21 types of fleece, from bouncy and pliant to lacy and lightweight. A sheep-by-sheep reference describes the best way to wash and spin each fleece into rich, soft yarn. You’ll soon be confidently choosing the right fleece, spinning it to perfection, and enjoying the perfect yarn for your next fiber creation. 20231116. Hand spinning. Wool. Yarn Fleece. BTCLS