{"product_id":"hurt-book-sale-a-users-guide-to-yarn","title":"HURT BOOK SALE: A User's Guide to Yarn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003eUser's Guide to Yarn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e provides crafters with a thorough explanation of yarn, from what it's made of to how it's constructed, and how those two factors interact to influence how yarn behaves when it's knitted, crocheted, and woven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eIt's everything you didn't know you didn't know about yarn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven if you're a lifelong crafter or fibre artist, you will learn things that will open your mind and your imagination to how you use yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a novice or have never thought deeply about how yarn affects the cloth you make, this book will seriously level up your craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is structured in three parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"h:Part-One-Making-Yarn\" class=\"page-anchor\"\u003ePart One: Making Yarn\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow yarn is made and what it's made of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eMaterial Considerations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep dive into protein fibers (like wool, alpaca, cashmere, and mohair), cellulose fibers (like cotton, linen, and hemp), and synthetic fibers—covering the unique characteristics of each, and how they behave as yarn and when made into cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eSpinning Yarn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: How yarn is made both by hand and in mills, explaining yarn structures like singles and plied, woollen and worsted spinning styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eYarn Structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Technical details about twist direction, number of plies, and finishing processes that affect how yarn performs when made into cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"h:Part-Two-Buying-Yarn\" class=\"page-anchor\"\u003ePart Two: Buying Yarn\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to choose the right yarn for your project:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eReading Labels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Decoding yarn labels, understanding put-ups (skeins, balls, cones), and figuring how much yarn you need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eTechnical Measurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Using tools like wraps-per-inch, understanding gauge and sett, burn testing mystery yarns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eSmart Substitutions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: How to successfully substitute yarns based on fibre characteristics and structure, not just on how fine or thick the yarn is\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yarn storage best practices to help you maintain quality and prevent pest damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"h:Part-Three-Using-Yarn\" class=\"page-anchor\"\u003ePart Three: Using Yarn\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow different crafts interact with yarn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eTools Matter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: How needle\/hook material (wood, plastic, metal) and loom type affects your results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eCraft-Specific Guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Detailed explanations of how the same yarn behaves differently in knitting vs. crochet vs. weaving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eFinishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Proper blocking and wet-finishing techniques to achieve optimal results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eSampling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Why swatching\/sampling saves time and money\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach section builds on the last, providing both the \"why\" behind yarn and practical approaches to make better craft choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHURT BOOK SALE: \u003c\/strong\u003eSometimes books get dinged up a bit in shipping or handling. We won't pass them off as perfect-condition, but they are exactly the same except for some minor bumps and bruises, usually only to the cover. Damage may include a bend, scuff, or scratch. Every so often, we list hurt books for sale at a discount. Here's your chance to pick one up at a great price!\u003cbr\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nine Ten Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49292308381940,"sku":"9781738360772","price":32.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/8383\/5636\/files\/HurtBookAUGTY.png?v=1788207535","url":"https:\/\/shop.ninetenpublications.ca\/products\/hurt-book-sale-a-users-guide-to-yarn","provider":"Nine Ten Publications","version":"1.0","type":"link"}