CASHMERE
xx GOAT
xx TEXTILE
xx WOOL
Those marvelous goat fibers (mohair, cashmere and cashgora). The fiber properties of each and suggestions for their handling in spinning and weaving. SHUTTLE, SPINDLE & DYEPOT #96 Fall 1993 (v.24#4) pg. 50
Fiber preparation techniques when working with Cashmere and Cashgora. Examines de-hairing, making a puni, bowing, combing and making a mini-hackle from two dog combs. SPIN-OFF Summer 1989 (v.13#2) pg. 67
Elegant and approachable cashgora. Yarn details and fabric designs for four samples. (1) Two-ply yarn is knitted in a Shetland lace pattern called "Leaf". (2) Two-ply yarn is woven in an eight-shaft huck lace. (3) Cashgora/merino blend in three-ply is knitted in a sculptured lace pattern. (4) Three-ply yarn is used for a crocheted edging. SPIN-OFF Fall 1992 (v.16#3) pg. 42
Playing with cashmere. Two spinners' experiments described. SPIN-OFF Fall 1992 (v.16#3) pg. 86
Cashmere, the golden fleece. An explanation of the fiber's qualities and performance in spinning. Spinning options and finishing (fulling) described. SPIN-OFF Summer 1998 (v.22#2) pg. 66
Sewing cashmere. A summary of style and construction techniques that are appropriate to the luxury fabric. THREADS #32 Dec 1990-Jan 1991 pg. 60
Tip for washing cashmere knitwear. THREADS #34 Apr-May 1991 pg. 12
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