The Spinner’s Book of Yarn Designs
By Sarah Anderson
 
This inspiring and practical guide by Sarah Anderson has become a favourite among spinners looking to expand their creativity and skills at the wheel. The Spinner’s Book of Yarn Designs is more than a reference book—it’s like having a spinning workshop right at your fingertips.
 
Inside, Anderson explores over 80 different yarn structures, ranging from classic two-ply yarns to more advanced designs such as cable, boucle, and textured novelty yarns. Each technique is presented with clear instructions, step-by-step photography, and practical tips that make the process approachable for spinners at many skill levels.
 
Whether you spin by hand or on an electric spinner such as the Roberta, this book offers a wonderful way to experiment with structure, twist, and ply to better understand how yarn is created.
 
Why we love it:
Learn to spin a wide range of textured and structured yarns
Understand how twist and ply influence the look and behaviour of finished fabric
Convenient spiral binding allows the book to lie flat while you work
Includes yarn samples and swatches to help you visualise each technique
 
A thoughtful addition to any spinner’s library, this book is ideal for both new spinners building their skills and experienced fibre artists eager to explore new yarn designs.