{"product_id":"yarn-from-wild-nettles-a-practical-guide-paperback-1","title":"Yarn from Wild Nettles: A Practical Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBirte Ford\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBirte Ford began experimenting with nettles in the 1990s when she moved to Scotland. In her quest to find the simplest way to get spinnable fibres from nettles, she has experimented with dew and water retting, the two traditional methods for retting flax and hemp. While both these methods work well for nettles, Birte found a simpler method for a cold northern European climate, which she termed root retting. This book is about her work with wild nettles and her results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book covers information on working with wild nettles in Scotland, \u003cem\u003eUrtica Dioica\u003c\/em\u003e - the Common Stinging Nettle, and what equipment you will need. The author's own root retting method is explained; harvesting dry nettles, drying and storing, and the processes for extracting the fibres, baking, breaking, carding and spinning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe traditional water and dew retting method is also described, including harvesting fresh nettles, retting, and drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author also provides tips for using the yarn, further treatment and plant dyeing, as well as using the pulp for papermaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 66\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.18 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53125487427891,"sku":"9781999712501","price":23.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/nDIpj68xm59781999712501.webp?v=1773255653","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/yarn-from-wild-nettles-a-practical-guide-paperback-1","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}