{"product_id":"the-spinners-book-of-fleece-a-breed-by-breed-guide-to-choosing-and-spinning-the-perfect-fiber-for-every-purpose-9781612120393","title":"The Spinner's Book of Fleece: A Breed-By-Breed Guide to Choosing and Spinning the Perfect Fiber for Every Purpose","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeth Smith, author of \u003ci\u003eHow to Spin\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Spinner's Book of Fleece\u003c\/i\u003e, is renowned for her love of the variety and versatility of sheep breeds, and she teaches the whys and how-tos of preparing and spinning wool from different breeds. For seven years she owned The Spinning Loft, a shop celebrated for its selection of hard-to-find quality fleeces. She teaches internationally and writes for \u003ci\u003ePLY\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSpin Off\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eKnittyspin\u003c\/i\u003e magazines. She also sits on the editorial board of\u003ci\u003e PLY\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. She lives in Howell, Michigan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeborah Robson is co-author of \u003ci\u003eThe Fleece \u0026amp; Fiber Sourcebook\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKnitting in the Old Way.\u003c\/i\u003e She is a former editor of both \u003ci\u003eShuttle, Spindle \u0026amp; Dyepot\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSpin-Off\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, and she is currently the editor and publisher of Nomad Press, which publishes books on traditional and ethnic knitting and spinning. Robson is also an artist, working in textiles, printmaking, and oils. She lives in Colorado with her daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Storey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50719208014098,"sku":"9781612120393","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_af5115d6-9dd0-48f6-a4ff-326191fdf029.jpg?v=1734662500","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-spinners-book-of-fleece-a-breed-by-breed-guide-to-choosing-and-spinning-the-perfect-fiber-for-every-purpose-9781612120393","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}