The perfect how-to book for any spinner with a growing collection of spindles or even just a dowel.

Respect the Spindle includes:

• Step-by-step photography with detailed illustrations, making the spindle spinning techniques clear to even the novice spinner.
• Techniques from the basics, such as getting started on the spindle, to more specialized techniques, such as using the spindle to make specific kinds of yarn faster than imagined.
• Profiles of spindle spinners from various traditions are presented in sidebars throughout the book, which introduce heartwarming and historical fiber stories from around the world.
• Five simple projects give spinners practice in creating a variety of yarns and patterns.
• And more!