The Natural Knitter: How to Choose, Use, and Knit Natural Fibers from Alpaca to Yak
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The Natural Knitter: How to Choose, Use, and Knit Natural Fibers from Alpaca to Yak
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In The Natural Knitter, Barbara Albright takes readers on a rich journey through the joys of all-natural fibers–materials that can mak... read full description

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Aug 19, 2011
Baystate09 rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Beautiful photographs, but very few projects I would like to make. Some projects, like the Shetland Fern sweater are absolutely gorgeous, but I imagine it would take a very, very long time to make. The best part of this book was the interesting facts about the different types of fiber and what they are best suited for. A good book of information, but not patterns.
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Sep 08, 2011
Alicyn added it
natural dye projects
shetland fern sweater
manly sweaters
architectural ridge pullover
lacy twinset
cast-off sweater
mod modular hat, socks, half-gloves
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Dec 23, 2009
Jennifer rated it: 3 of 5 stars
A beautiful book that I LOVE to look at but not one that has compelled me to make anything from their patterns.
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Mar 23, 2009
Laura rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I liked learning more about fiber producing animals, and collection and processing of natural fibers.
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Jan 15, 2008
Sunday rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This was amazing. Like all books, I liked but a few patterns. The strength of this book lies in the unbelievably beautiful photographs of the animals used to make yarn, and the descriptions of the animals, how their fiber is harvested, how they live, etc. It also describes how natural fibers are chemically processed, and what you gain and lose with that. It's like porn for knitters. I want to buy this book, with the excuse that I can use the fiber origin information for the master knitter progra More...
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Feb 11, 2009
Jen rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Read the yarn book instead...it's better.
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Jun 05, 2009
Bec rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I love how this book features mom and pop ranches who specializes in natural fibers. Also, I appreciated the discussion of the variables used to classify fiber as organic.
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Dec 11, 2007
Heather rated it: 4 of 5 stars
this book is equisite!
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