This visual guide shows you the basics, beginning with the tools and fibers, adn takes you through spinning, plying, making novelty yarns, using exotic fibers, dyeing, and more. Whether you use an inexpensive hand spindle or splurge on a spinning wheel, stick with wool or try alpaca, or cotton, you'll learn how to creat fun, original, one-of-a-kind yarns that you can knit or weave into truly unique, handmade, and all-natural creations.