SPINNING IN THE OLD WAY by Pricilla A. Gibson-Roberts.

Loose fibers become yarn because of twist, which holds them together. Just by adding twist you can create yarn that is sturdy enough to be knitted or woven into fabric. All you need is a high-whorl spindle, some unspun fiber, a few yards of leftover knitting yarn for a leader, and the guidance of a master spinner and knitter Priscilla Gibson-Roberts through the pages of this book.

176 pages, softcover, 6" x 9", illustrations throughout

Small Upright Spinning Wheel Construction Manual by Richard & Myrna Schneider.

This charming diminutive wheel is compact and easily portable. Measured drawings, photographs and detailed, step-by-step instructions help you every step of the way. You do need a lathe to make this wheel.

58 pages, softcover, 6.5" x 8.5"

No-Lathe Saxony-Style Spinning Wheel Construction Manual by Richard & Myrna Schneider.

54 pages, softcover, 6.5" x 8.5".

SPINDLE SPINNING: From Novice to Expert by Connie Delaley

This book leads you, with the humor and skill of a patient teacher, from your very first day to fine silk thread. Shows you the best methods for all types of spindles — top-whorl to Navajo — even how to make your own!

Learn to Spin Silk on a Top-Whorl Spindle by Ruth Macgregor.

Silk, the stuff of dreams. . . .

Have you dreamed of silken yarns, their moonlight shimmer cool and fresh?

Have you wanted to learn to spin, but been put off by the thought of wool or fuzzy yarns?

Yearn no more — the answer is here!

OVERSHOT: A Manual for Creative Drafting and Weaving by Peter Mitchell.

As a "manual for creative drafting", OVERSHOT presents step-by-step instruction for and illustration of the creation of original overshot drafts.

The Ashford Book of Weaving for Knitters

- by Rowena Hart

For weavers and knitters, an all-new project book with 25 stunning scarves. Sixty-five, full colour pages with easy and inspirational projects. This project book uses a selection of fabulous knitting yarns available from yarn stores everywhere and featuring the exciting, new, portable Ashford Knitters Loom – a great combination for weavers and knitters on the go.

FELTMAKING: The Whys and Wherefores, by Sheila Smith & Freda Walker

(Revised & updated) A detailed analysis of felt, wool and all its characteristitcs, is welcome because until a prospective feltmaker really understands the nature of wool it is impossible to grasp the full potential of making felt. Contains: Different techniques of fetlmaking for all purposes and uses. A useful set of graphs analysing the relationship between types of wool from the various breeds (there is no recent book containing this information), and a glossary of technical terms.

PIXIE FELT: Using the Felting Needle, by Birgitte Krag Hansen.

NOTE: This book is the English language version of Nissefilt: Med Filtenålen

This book by Birgitte Hansen is her second needle-felting book. There is some beginner material in here but it quickly progresses to the intermediate and advanced levels. Most of the focus is on 3-dimensional figures. Filled with color pictures, an experienced needle-felter shouldn't have any problem understanding what is being taught - especially since it's now in English.

NEW FELT: Using the Felting Needle, by Birgitte Krag Hansen.

Felting is basically a simple technique with many possible variations. These variations have now been increased considerably by the felting needle. This surprisingly simple constructed needle has made it much quicker and easier to work with wool. The needle gathers and fixes the wool into surfaces and shapes with its barbs completely without soap and water, which has otherwise been necessary for the felting process.