Spinning and Dyeing Wool - Fleece and Fiber Books
If you enjoy knitting, spinning, weaving or felting the following books are a great source of information. Amazon has deals from time to time. Check this page for both the Kindle and book editions.
The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook
Deborah Carol Ekarius 5 Stars 115 Reviews
The ultimate resource for fiber enthusiaists. The authors demonstrate their knowledge and love for over 200 fiber producing animals. There are excellent stories, photos, and maps. The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook is an invaluable reference book.
Price: $22.79
The Field Guide to Fleece
Carol Ekarius
5 Stars 39 Reviews
A perfect companion to the Fleece & Fiber Source book by the same author. Compact and easy to carry while selecting fleece for purchase. Good guide for the novice or experienced spinner.
The Spinner's Book of Yarn Designs
Sarah Anderson 5 stars 83 Reviews
This step-by-step guide shows you how to create 80 distinctive yarns, from classics such as mohair boucle to novelty features like supercoils. The Anderson provides great teaching with clear directions. There are lots of photos and realistic tips. The book comes with reference cards to keep with your wheel.
The Spinner's Book of Yarn Designs
Kindle Edition
Reviews on the Kindle edition are very favorable
Price: $12.99
Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece
Gail Callahan
5 Stars 65 Reviews
The "go to" guide for dyeing wool. Gail Callahan provides a step-by-step guide with a variety of new techniques. The spiral binding makes it easy to use just like a cookbook.
Price: $14.70
Adventures in Yarn Farming: Four Seasons on a New England Fiber Farm
Projects for the fiber obsessed by top knitwear designers, essays on country life, and over 100 stunning photographs. With the growing locavore movement, the rising trend in sustainable farming, and the ever-increasing interest in crafting,this book provides all the information you will need.