How to spin yarn
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of spinning yarn?
A) To felt fibers together.
B) To dye fiber different colors.
C) To clean raw fibers.
D) To create a continuous strand of fiber suitable for weaving or knitting.
  • 2. Which of these is NOT a common fiber used for spinning?
A) Cotton candy
B) Wool
C) Cotton
D) Alpaca
  • 3. What is 'drafting' in spinning?
A) The process of winding yarn onto a bobbin.
B) The process of adding twist to the yarn.
C) The process of cleaning raw fiber.
D) The process of drawing out fibers to thin the yarn.
  • 4. What is 'twist' in spun yarn?
A) The spiral arrangement of fibers that holds them together.
B) The thickness of the yarn.
C) The color of the yarn.
D) The length of the yarn.
  • 5. Which hand typically controls the fiber supply in hand spinning?
A) Both hands equally
B) The non-dominant hand
C) It doesn't matter.
D) The dominant hand
  • 6. What does WPI stand for in yarn measurements?
A) Weight Per Inch
B) Wool Percentage Index
C) Width Per Inch
D) Wraps Per Inch
  • 7. What is the benefit of plying yarn?
A) It increases the yarn's strength and balance.
B) It decreases the yarn's softness.
C) It makes the yarn more difficult to dye.
D) It makes the yarn less durable.
  • 8. Which spinning tool uses a spindle and a bowl?
A) Great Wheel
B) Electric Spinner
C) Drop Spindle
D) Navajo Spindle
  • 9. What is a 'distaff'?
A) A tool to hold the fiber supply for spinning.
B) A tool for measuring yarn.
C) A type of dye used for yarn.
D) A type of spinning wheel.
  • 10. What is 'singles' yarn?
A) Yarn made from synthetic fibers.
B) Yarn made from multiple strands twisted together.
C) Yarn that has been dyed a single color.
D) Yarn made from a single strand of spun fiber.
  • 11. What is the 'orifice' on a spinning wheel?
A) The opening through which the yarn passes onto the bobbin.
B) The foot pedal of the spinning wheel.
C) The part that holds the fiber supply.
D) The large wheel that drives the mechanism.
  • 12. What is 'take-up' on a spinning wheel?
A) The rate at which the yarn is wound onto the bobbin.
B) The amount of twist inserted into the yarn.
C) The speed of the large wheel.
D) The amount of fiber drafted.
  • 13. What is the purpose of a niddy noddy?
A) To measure yarn into skeins or hanks.
B) To spin very fine yarn.
C) To dye yarn evenly.
D) To clean raw fiber.
  • 14. What is a 'skein' of yarn?
A) A single strand of yarn.
B) A cone of yarn.
C) A ball of yarn.
D) A coiled bundle of yarn.
  • 15. Which type of spinning creates a yarn with more air and loft?
A) Worsted Spinning
B) Ply Spinning
C) Woolen Spinning
D) Cable Spinning
  • 16. What does 'roving' refer to in spinning?
A) A long, slightly twisted strand of prepared fiber.
B) A type of spinning wheel.
C) A method of dyeing yarn.
D) A finished skein of yarn.
  • 17. What is the purpose of a 'lazy kate'?
A) To hold the fiber supply for spinning.
B) To wind yarn into a ball.
C) To hold multiple bobbins for plying.
D) To measure yarn.
  • 18. What is the difference between woolen and worsted yarn?
A) Woolen fibers are longer, worsted fibers are shorter.
B) Worsted is always thicker than woolen.
C) Worsted fibers are parallel, woolen fibers are disorganized.
D) Woolen is only made from wool, worsted is only from synthetic fibers.
  • 19. What is 'carding' fiber?
A) Dyeing the fiber a specific color.
B) Creating a roving.
C) Aligning fibers using combs or brushes.
D) Washing the fiber to remove dirt.
  • 20. What is the purpose of steaming or wet-finishing yarn?
A) To add color to the yarn.
B) To remove any leftover fiber.
C) To set the twist and even out the yarn.
D) To make the yarn softer.
  • 21. Which spinning method typically produces a stronger, smoother yarn?
A) Drop spindle spinning
B) Worsted spinning
C) Navajo spinning
D) Woolen spinning
  • 22. What is 'short forward draw' primarily used for?
A) Spinning thick bulky yarn
B) Creating a lofty, airy yarn
C) Creating a strong, dense yarn
D) Spinning very fine yarn
  • 23. What is the typical motion used in park and draft spinning?
A) Fast spinning
B) Continuous spinning
C) Slow spinning
D) Start, Stop, Draft, Wind
  • 24. What does 'kemp' refer to in wool?
A) The natural color of the wool.
B) Fine, soft fibers.
C) Coarse, brittle fibers that don't take dye well.
D) The strength of the wool fiber.
  • 25. What is the purpose of pre-drafting fiber?
A) To add more twist to the fiber
B) To remove VM from fiber
C) To thin out the fiber and prepare it for spinning
D) To dye the fiber before spinning
  • 26. Which spinning technique is best for blending multiple fibers together?
A) Spinning from a single type of fiber
B) Plying different singles together
C) Dip Dyeing
D) Blending during carding
  • 27. What does VM stand for in regards to fiber?
A) Vegetable Matter
B) Visual Material
C) Volume Measurement
D) Variable Micron
  • 28. What is the advantage of using an electric spinner?
A) More portability
B) Lower cost
C) Increased speed and consistency
D) Better control over yarn thickness
  • 29. What is the purpose of oiling a spinning wheel?
A) To add weight to the wheel
B) To reduce friction and ensure smooth operation
C) To clean the wheel
D) To make the wheel look nicer
  • 30. What is 'color blending' in spinning?
A) Using only natural colored fibers.
B) Dyeing yarn multiple colors after spinning.
C) Mixing different colored fibers to create new shades.
D) Spinning only white fibers.
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