In this post we will talk about a book that we believe Apparel Makers’ can have in their library. With our continuous effort to make online contents for you we will bring you such reviews and information in future. Let’s see what the book is all about -
What is the book all about?
The Knitter's Book of Yarn is a distillation of everything writer Clara Parkes learned about yarn on her journey since she learned to knit as a child, and since she began Knitter's Review in 2000. It was named one of the Best Books of 2007 by Library Journal.
The Knitter’s Book of Yarn by Clara Parkes
Published by: Potter Craft (Random House)
List Price: $21.60
Published by: Potter Craft (Random House)
List Price: $21.60
Clara has taken the passion for yarn that is apparent in her online yarn reviews, and put it all into The Knitter’s Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn. This is the reference book that knitter’s must have to know everything about Yarn.
After all, it all starts with yarn, right?
The book talks about everything about yarn, from what the properties of fibers from the different sources (protein, cellulose, etc.) might be, to how they are used in a yarn, to what the knitted results tend to be like. Clara explains how we should evaluate a yarn before buying – what qualities to look for, and how to see them. Clara not only explains their presence, but tells us how to see them in the finished yarn, and what it means for the quality of the yarn.
After all, it all starts with yarn, right?
The book talks about everything about yarn, from what the properties of fibers from the different sources (protein, cellulose, etc.) might be, to how they are used in a yarn, to what the knitted results tend to be like. Clara explains how we should evaluate a yarn before buying – what qualities to look for, and how to see them. Clara not only explains their presence, but tells us how to see them in the finished yarn, and what it means for the quality of the yarn.
Section 1 covers Fiber Foundations – the sources and types of fiber. In Section 2, Clara explains the various things that happen to those fibers as they become yarn – from being processed in Mills and Microspinneries, to various methods of dyeing. The book also talks about some of the ways we can find some of the rare, one-of-a-kind yarns, by seeking out local fiber farms and festivals.
The largest part of the book is devoted to Section 3, Ply Me a River. Here, you can learn about the properties of different plies of yarn – single, two-ply, chenilles.
The final section is called Putting It All Together. Here, you will find even more valuable information. How to care for and wash all the fiber types discussed in the book. How to remove odors from yarn. What WPI (wraps per inch) means, and how to apply that number, complete with a chart for converting it to a meaningful understanding of the weight of the yarn. An explanation of the Craft Yarn Council of America’s Standard Yarn Weight System. A guide to abbreviations and techniques; a list of online resources for yarn and notions.
Read the details review of this book
I’ve only read word for word up to page 35, and I think I know more about yarn now than I’ve managed to learn by trial and error in 40 years of knitting.
I am honored to have The Knitter’s Book of Yarn in my library. I hope it stays in print for a long, long time!
- Reviewer: Jen of “Of Rats And Jen” blog
If you want to learn more, Clara has included a guide to Recommended Reading that is more than just a simple list of book titles – she discusses each book in brief, including why she will turn to it and what it can teach us.
Buying the Book
You may not find it at your local bookstall here in Dhaka, but can find it online at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. Or your boss can get one while traveling abroad for business tour.
Related Links:
You may not find it at your local bookstall here in Dhaka, but can find it online at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. Or your boss can get one while traveling abroad for business tour.
Related Links:
- Publisher’s site: The Knitter’s Book of Yarn at Random House
- Purchase at Amazon: The Knitter’s Book of Yarn
- Author’s site: Knitter’s Review
- Designer’s blog: Jennifer Hagan, figknits
- Designer’s blog: Shelia January, Let’s Talk Stash
- Designer’s site: Amy King, Spunky Eclectic
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