Spin to Knit: the Knitter's Guide to Making Yarn

Take your knitting to a new level with the addition of handmade yarn! Spinning is easy to learn, handspun fiber is hot (and expensive to purchase!), and with "Spin to Knit" everything you need to create fun, funky, one-of-a-kind designer yarn is right at your fingertips. "Spin to Knit" teaches you all the details about fibers, tools, and materials for getting started spinning, and offers a substantial selection of simple patterns for knitting with that fabulous yarn you've created all on your own. Don't want to spin a lot of yarn? No problem, you'll find lots of ideas for combining your precious handspun with commercial, mill-spun yarns or for accenting sweaters and accessories you already own. Inventive patterns include a "refreshed" cardigan - a thrift-store variety garment that is jazzed-up with the addition of a beautiful handspun trim; a boatneck pullover that combines both mill- and hand-spun; a retro pom-pom scarf; a traditional lace shawl; a shrug based on a woven Swedish Heart; a silky sweater made entirely from hairdresser's rayon, and much more. You'll extend the pleasure of knitting by learning how to spin and make your own handspun yarns.

Note: this is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.