Hardcover
128 Pages, 8.5 x 10 x 0.61 in
October 28, 2005
Sixth&Spring Books
1931543860
9781931543866
From the Publisher
The owner of New York City''s premier knitting
boutique--String--takes knitters on a tour of the world where
superior fibers are found and woven into luxury
yarns.
The softest cashmeres, sensuous silks, fine merino wools...Knitters
are inevitably drawn to the look and feel of gold-standard yarns
found in a Gucci sweater or a Zegna suit. Now they''re invited on a
superbly photographed journey with knitting aficionado and
entrepreneur, Linda Morse, to the regions of the world where luxury
yarns were born. Meet the shearers and spinners of Ireland, Asia,
and Italy. Go back in time to when Spain''s king wore Merino
underwear in testament to its wonderful feel--and breeding secrets
were national treasures. Find out how prized textiles are
manufactured, from raw fiber to finished product, and why one fiber
is more precious than another. Detailed fabric characteristics and
valuable tips on care and handling included.