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Tempting merino fiber from Fleece Artist -- with colors like these to choose from, how could you not want to learn to spin your own yarn? In this lens, author Shannon Okey points you towards the best spinning books, fiber sources, photographic inspiration, blogs and more. Also, check the lens 'handspinning,' which is updated more frequently.

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Six skeins sampler by milele

Six skeins sampler

more teals 2ply detail by milele

more teals 2ply deta...

Plying ball by milele

Plying ball

More teals 2ply all done by milele

More teals 2ply all...

fiber teaser by Nessa Land

fiber teaser

lila by montillon

lila

einfache Socke by montillon

einfache Socke

gestreift by montillon

gestreift

Fiber parfait ready to ply by milele

Fiber parfait ready...

Great Stuff on Amazon 

The Alden Amos Big Book of Handspinning: Being a Compendium of Information, Advice, and Opinion on the Noble Art and Craft

THE definitive book, once you've learned the basics. I learn something new every time I pick it up.

Amazon Price: $26.37 (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

Color in Spinning

Deb Menz, whose book Color Works: The Crafter's Guide to Color shows her keen eye and skill, shows you how to use color effectively in your spinning.

Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

Color Works: The Crafter's Guide to Color

This book is a must-have for crafters of any kind, not just spinners.

Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

The Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook: Dyeing, Painting, Spinning, Designing, Knitting

Contains my favorite learn-to-dye techniques and info on spindle spinning.

Amazon Price: $14.21 (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

The Spinner's Companion (Companion)

A handy flip-top reference to keep next to you for quick answers.

Amazon Price: $14.96 (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

Spinning Designer Yarns

Once you're ready to move beyond the basics, check out this book.

Amazon Price: $12.71 (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

A Handspindle Treasury: Collected Works from the Save the Sheep Exhibit

Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

Hands on Spinning

Clear, easy to follow photos and instructions.

Amazon Price: $16.46 (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

Homespun, Handknit: Caps, Socks, Mittens & Gloves

Excellent patterns that use handspun yarn.

Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

In Sheep's Clothing: A Handspinner's Guide to Wool

If you really want to know all about wool, sheep breed by sheep breed, this is the book for you.

Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

Handspun Treasures from Rare Wools: Collected Works from the Save the Sheep Exhibit

Another excellent book for those of you interested in rare sheep breeds.

Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

Handspun Revolution

Fans of Lexi Boeger's unique yarns (pluckyfluff.com) will want to check out her book on the unorthodox, creative techniques she uses.

Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009) Buy Now

Great Stuff on eBay 

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Shannon is the author or co-author of many crafty books, including Knitgrrl, Knitgrrl 2, Spin to Knit, Felt Frenzy and many others. You can visit her... (more)

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