Spinning Alpaca, Llama, Camel And Paco-Vicuna

Spinning Alpaca, Llama, Camel and Paco-Vicuna

Author: Chris Switzer

This book is for students, spinners and those interested in wool from llamas, alpacas, camels and paco-vicunas.  Filled with useful information, color photographs, informative diagrams and actual fiber samples.

Chris Switzer has been working with camelids since 1985 and was a columnist for Llamas Magazine for six years.

SPECIAL GIFT – Each book ships with a sample of Paco-Vicuna fiber to spin and enjoy.

Subjects Covered

• Fiber Identification
• Fiber
• Cleaning and Collecting
• Washing Wool, Yarn or Projects
• Storage of Wool
• Micron Testing
• Shearing
• Preparation
• Blending
• Dyeing
• Spinning
• Scarves & Warp Design for Weaving
• Marketing and Selling
• Cusco Traditional Textile Center
• Organizations, Magazines, Lab and Dyeing
• Bibliography

Projects

• Knit Child’s Cap
• Knit Baby Mittens
• Knit Baby Bonnet
• Knit Baby Booties
• Crochet Scarf
• Knit Scarf
• Woven Scarf
• Woven Shawl

Product Details

• Softcover: 52 pages
• Publisher: Chris Switzer (2014, 4th Edition)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964266334
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 11.0 x 0.125 inches