Provides information about the wool shorn from twenty-one different breeds of sheep, noting the characteristics, history, structure, grease content, and fiber diameter of each.

"Create your dream yarn! Discover the pleasures of designing and building custom-made yarn by spinning it yourself, choosing everything from color to feel and gauge. Jillian Moreno leads you through every step of yarn construction, with detailed instructions and step-by-step photos showing you how to select the fiber you want (wool, cotton, silk, synthetic), establish a foundation, and spin a beautiful yarn with the structure, texture, and color pattern...

Why would modern spinners choose to make yarn with a prehistoric tool? Abby Franquemont explores one of the world's most productive, versatile, and convenient devices and teaches readers to make yarn using it.

Presents instruction on the spinning of yarn, covering: pre-drafting of fiber; wheel adjustment; spinning a single yarn; plying and finishing a skein; carding and combing; spinning with a long draw; spinning a worsted yarn; spinning from the fold; exotic fibers such as silk, cashmere, and buffalo.

With an eye toward design and a focus on the characteristics of different fibers, A Fine Fleece features stunning photographs and 26 classic yet contemporary patterns that showcase both the beauty of handspun yarns as well as their more readily available commercial counterparts. -- From back cover.