The Advantage of Keeping Track
Getting Motivated to Spin with Intention
Keeping Your Yarn Vision on Track
2. The Foundation: Sheep Breeds and Beyond
Wool: The Backbone of Spinning
The Big Beasts: Yak, Bison, and Musk Ox
Synthetic Fiber: Nylon Can Be a Spinner’s Friend
3. The Frame: Fiber Preparations
Woolen vs. Worsted Fiber Preparation
Silk Preparations: Beyond Top and Roving
Drafting Triangle: The Sweet Spot in Drafting
Drafting against Type: What Happens
Drafting Fiber Blends: Dealing with Mismatched Staple Lengths
Thick or Thin: Controlling Yarn Size while Drafting
Don’t Fight It! Your Wheel Is Your Friend: Work Together
Ratios and Whorls (Pulleys): The Basics
Drive Systems: They Can Make Spinning Easier
Semi-Worsted and Semi-Woolen Throwdown! Or, a Plea for Sanity
The Basics of Equipment and Setup
Resting and Rewinding Singles: Pros and Cons
Plying Mistakes and What to Do
8. The Landscaping: Knitting with Your Handspun
9. Housewarming: 12 Patterns Using Handspun Yarn
Sweet Omega Möbius, Designed by Lynne Vogel
Maya Cardigan, Designed by Kirsten Kapur
Jillian Shawl, Designed by Rosemary (Romi) Hill
Lina Toe-Up Socks, Designed by Kate Atherley
Bump in the Night, Designed by Amy King
Tetris Pullover, Designed by Julia Farwell-Clay
Wenny Shawl, Designed by Amy King
La Cuerda, Designed by Laura Nelkin
Winter Library Shawl, Designed by Jillian Moreno
Rigby Cardigan, Designed by Bristol Ivy
Hive Mind, Designed by Adrian Bizilia
Dye Goddess Pullover, Designed by Jillian Moreno