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