In Hands On Spinning, you'll find all you need to know to spin unique, beautiful high-quality yarns for your knitting, weaving, crocheting, and other yarn crafts. In addition, you'll acquire a skill that offers pleasure, a sense of accomplishment, and creative satisfaction. With Lee Raven as your guide, you begin with the basics, including: understanding the spinning process, building a simple spindle, spinning on a treadle wheel. You'll soon be ready to: choose an appropriate wheel, prepare and spin wool, cotton, linen, and other fibers, and make your handspun yarns into useful and attractive pieces. Photos and illustrations, clear step-by-step instructions, and inspiring pieces you can make yourself will help you spin - and use your yarns - with confidence and skill.