No Sheep For You by Amy R Singer

In a world where sheep-based knitting is the norm, do you feel left out? Are you knitting for someone who won't wear wool? Lucky you! Yummy yarn materials can be found growing out of the ground, bubbling out of pyrex beakers and keeping bugs warm while they grow wings. You just need to get to know these fibers so you can make the most of them. No Sheep For You is the how-to guide that will teach you all about non-wool yarns including cotton, linen, hemp, soy, bamboo, tencel, rayon, the new synthetics and more, plus the most delicious non-wool of all: silk.

Learn why each fiber behaves the way it does, how to make it do what you want it to do, and when it's time to try something else instead. This wild world of fiber is accompanied by 21 classic and wearable patterns for socks, scarves, hats, shawls, sweaters, vests, and bags—all created with fibers that never had four legs.