I loved Sally Coulthard’s A Short History of the World According to Sheep! As a fiber crafter and life-long history buff, I found the book fascinating, well-researched, and entertaining. Coulthard explores the ways in which sheep have both shaped and been shaped by human civilization, from our first domestication of the animals to today.
Knitovation Stitch Dictionary: 150+ Modern Colorwork Knitting Motifs by Andrea Rangel Published by Interweave Press on October 10, 2023 Genres: Crafts Pages: 159 Format: Hardcover Source: the publisher Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Audible Add to Goodreads A brand new stitch dictionary from the author of the wildly… October 9, 2023 Lark_Bookwyrm Book Reviews 3 ★★★★½
Make, Sew and Mend Published by Page Street Publishing on 5/17/2022 Genres: Crafts Format: Paperback Purchase: Amazon | Bookshop | Barnes & Noble Add to Goodreads Learn the Historically Proven Stitches Every Seamster Needs with Beloved Historical Fashion YouTuber Bernadette Banner Whether you are just getting started with sustainable fashion… September 12, 2022 Lark_Bookwyrm Book Reviews 3 ★★★★★
WIP Wednesday (for “Work In Progress”) is a meme where we share our current fibery projects. It was started by Nicole @ Book-Wyrm-Knits, who also reviews books at book-wyrm-reads. Knitting I started this Daphne scarf four years ago, knit about twice as much as you see in the photo, then set it aside because… Read more »
WIP Wednesday (for “Work In Progress”) is a meme where we share our current fibery projects. It was started by Nicole @ Book-Wyrm-Knits, who also reviews books at book-wyrm-reads. Spinning I haven’t done much spinning since the stay-at-home orders came down.Which is really rather silly, because it would be very soothing… But I did… Read more »
Start Spinning by Maggie Casey Published by Interweave Press on April 1, 2008 Genres: Crafts, Nonfiction Pages: 120 Format: Paperback Source: the library Purchase: Amazon | Bookshop | Barnes & Noble Add to Goodreads For knitters, crocheters, and weavers ready to make their own yarn, this handy guide provides detailed… April 1, 2019 Lark_Bookwyrm Book Reviews 4 ★★★★★
Spin to Knit: The Knitter’s Guide to Making Yarn on Oct. 1, 2006 Pages: 128 Purchase: Amazon Add to Goodreads Knitters who want new worlds to conquer can reach for this guide to handspinning their own designer yarns. A rundown on equipment introduces the drop spindle, supported spindle, niddy-noddy, McMorran… Read more »
