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Alpacas / by Gottlieb, Beth,author.;

"Alpaca fleece is some of the softest, strongest material on Earth. It can be spun and woven into sweaters, hats, and more-and these are often quite pricey! In this adorable volume, readers find out more about the animal behind the sweater, rug, or blanket: alpacas. The main content includes the kinds of alpacas, their look, their relationship with humans, and also their relationships with each other as alpacas are a social, herd animal. Full-color photographs bring readers close to the animal and engage them with an animal they may encounter at a zoo or farm visit"--

Subjects: Alpaca (Textile); Alpaca;

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Alpaca knit sweaters : 28 easy-to-knit, easy-to-wear, warm and comfortable styles / by Skappel, Dorthe,1962-author.(CARDINAL)417208;

Care of alpaca yarn -- Patterns -- Cables -- Cable and V-neck -- Zippered cardigan -- Archipelago -- Archipelago and stripes -- City sweater jacket -- City sweater -- Marled sweater with V-neck -- Two-tone sweater -- Sweater dress with inverted pleat and V-neck -- Marled turtleneck -- Fisherman's sweater -- Fisherman's sweater for teatime -- Colorwork hat -- Windowpane sweater -- Everyday sweater with collar and pockets -- Everyday sweater with turtleneck and front pocket -- Striped and pleated sweater -- Hazy stripes -- Goldmine -- Everyday textured sweater -- Eskimo -- Acid attack -- North Sea -- Summer watercolors -- Good morning -- Good evening -- Two-color Fair Isle hoodie."Surround yourself in warm, soft alpaca with these cozy, comfortable sweater designs in contemporary Nordic styles." --

Subjects: Sweaters.; Knitting; Alpaca (Textile);

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Fleece & fibre : textile producers of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands / by McCabe, Francine,author.(CARDINAL)880409;

Includes bibliographical references (page 201).A fascinating look at the world of small-scale textile farms along the Salish Sea and their pivotal role in sustainable, artisanal textile production and the slow fashion movement. Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands are a part of a unique geographical region that can grow and process its own raw textile materials with transparency. This book explores the region's vibrant fleece and fibre community and introduces the public to this growing land-based textile economy. Richly illustrated with captivating photography, Fleece and Fibre presents the many fibre types produced along the Salish Sea--including sheep wool, llama, alpaca, mohair, cashmere, linen, flax, and hemp--and explains where and how they are currently being grown, processed, and used. At a time when the global textile industry is one of the most unsustainable and exploitative industries on the planet, the public is looking for local alternatives to fast fashion. Part sourcebook, part stunning coffee table book, and part call to action, Fleece and Fibre creates new connections between farmers, raw materials, makers, designers, dyers, and wearers.

Subjects: Animal fibers; Sheep farming; Textile fiber industry; Textile fibers; Wool industry; Farms, Small;

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Weave it! : super simple crafts for kids / by Peterson, Tamara J. M.,1972-author.(CARDINAL)872517; Van Oosbree, Ruthie,author.(CARDINAL)866215;

Weaving -- Get inspired -- Materials -- Tips & techniques -- Becoming a crafter : Alpaca art ; Basket boost ; Rustic string art ; Macram©♭ lantern ; Friendship bracelet ; Woven wall hanging ; Heart hanger ; Pom-pom pets -- Keep crafting."This title will get kids creative with string, yarn, and more. Young crafters will learn about the history of weaving and get inspired by weavers. Then they will try out some simple weaving crafts of their own."--Reading level: grade 3.Interest level: Kindergarten - Grade 4.650LLexile: 650L.Target Age Group: 05 to 09.

Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Weaving; Handicraft; Textile crafts;

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Yarn works : how to spin, dye, and knit your own yarn / by Johnson, W. J.(Wendy J.),1957-author.(CARDINAL)398037;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 160-161) and index.Fiber workshop. A brief history of fiber ; Selecting the best fiber for a project ; Meet the fibers ; Fiber preparation tools ; The fiber preparation workshops ; Creative fiber blending workshop -- Spin workshop. A brief history of spinning ; Spinning tools ; Spin concept ; Beginning to spin ; Spin methods ; Draw methods ; Twist ; Spin numbers workshop : a path to spin consistency ; Plying workshop ; The finishing act : wrapping up the spin ; Spinning just for the Zen of it -- Dye workshop. A brief history of dyeing ; About dyes today ; Determining a fiber's dyeability ; Meet the dyes ; supplies and tools for dyeing ; Practice safe dyeing in your kitchen ; Other safe dyeing recommendations ; How to prepare fibers and dyes ; The dye workshops ; Natural dye workshop ; Acid dye workshop : protein fibers ; Fiber-reactive dye workshop : cellulose/bast fibers ; Reflections on dye workshops ; Creative dyeing workshop ; Going beyond the dye workshop -- Knit workshop. A brief history of knitting with hand-spun yards ; Patterns ; Vallkulla: twined fingerless mitts (Wool) ; Hanna: socks for peaceful spinning (Wool) ; Sami: a Lovikka-style mitten (Wool) ; Gabriel: a boating hat to crown the spiritual spinner (Wool) ; Ri̤sn̕: wrist/ankle warmer (Alpaca) ; Dominique: fisherman rib scarf (Merino/Angora blend) ; Sylph: parachute cowl (Silk) ; Bene: skinny scarf or tie (Cotton) ; Liv: linen towel (Flax) ; Catherine: small notions bag (Nylon).Yarn Works is the ultimate sheep to sweater reference book for fiber enthusiasts everywhere. Have you ever wondered what the best spin method is for a chunky yarn? Or how to dye fiber to the color you want? Or perhaps your yarn isn't holding its shape when you knit... This how-to book answers all of those questions and more in a detailed, behind-the-science manner. The better you understand the science behind the subject, the better you'll be at applying your creative inspiration to spinning, dyeing, and knitting your own yarn. This book is divided into four main sections - Fiber Workshop, Spin Workshop, Dye Workshop, and Knit Workshop - and includes a brief history on each subject. Each short, informational workshop takes you through the essential learning activities for spinning, dyeing, and knitting, giving you the hands-on experience you'll need to master the subject. Follow yarn from its fiber beginnings, through the process of spinning, to dyeing the spun yarn with natural and synthetic dyes, and finally finish off by using your new yarn in fun projects. Whether you're a knitter interested in learning to spin and dye your own yarn; or a current spinner or dyer looking for inspiration, you'll find everything you need to know about the subject of yarn in this book, along with some great exercises to get your creative juices flowing.

Subjects: Hand spinning.; Dyes and dyeing; Yarn.; Knitting.;

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