A) To felt fibers together. B) To clean raw fibers. C) To create a continuous strand of fiber suitable for weaving or knitting. D) To dye fiber different colors.
A) Cotton candy B) Wool C) Alpaca D) Cotton
A) The process of cleaning raw fiber. B) The process of adding twist to the yarn. C) The process of drawing out fibers to thin the yarn. D) The process of winding yarn onto a bobbin.
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.
A) The dominant hand B) Both hands equally C) The non-dominant hand D) It doesn't matter.
A) Weight Per Inch B) Wool Percentage Index C) Width Per Inch D) Wraps Per Inch
A) It increases the yarn's strength and balance. B) It makes the yarn less durable. C) It makes the yarn more difficult to dye. D) It decreases the yarn's softness.
A) Drop Spindle B) Great Wheel C) Electric Spinner D) Navajo Spindle
A) A tool to hold the fiber supply for spinning. B) A type of spinning wheel. C) A tool for measuring yarn. D) A type of dye used for 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.
A) The large wheel that drives the mechanism. B) The part that holds the fiber supply. C) The opening through which the yarn passes onto the bobbin. D) The foot pedal of the spinning wheel.
A) The amount of twist inserted into the yarn. B) The rate at which the yarn is wound onto the bobbin. C) The speed of the large wheel. D) The amount of fiber drafted.
A) Variable Micron B) Visual Material C) Vegetable Matter D) Volume Measurement
A) A coiled bundle of yarn. B) A single strand of yarn. C) A ball of yarn. D) A cone of yarn.
A) Slow spinning B) Fast spinning C) Start, Stop, Draft, Wind D) Continuous spinning
A) Dyeing the fiber a specific color. B) Washing the fiber to remove dirt. C) Creating a roving. D) Aligning fibers using combs or brushes.
A) To set the twist and even out the yarn. B) To remove any leftover fiber. C) To make the yarn softer. D) To add color to the yarn.
A) To remove VM from fiber B) To add more twist to the fiber C) To thin out the fiber and prepare it for spinning D) To dye the fiber before spinning
A) Increased speed and consistency B) Better control over yarn thickness C) Lower cost D) More portability
A) Ply Spinning B) Woolen Spinning C) Worsted Spinning D) Cable Spinning
A) To measure yarn. B) To hold multiple bobbins for plying. C) To hold the fiber supply for spinning. D) To wind yarn into a ball.
A) A finished skein of yarn. B) A method of dyeing yarn. C) A long, slightly twisted strand of prepared fiber. D) A type of spinning wheel.
A) Worsted spinning B) Drop spindle spinning C) Woolen spinning D) Navajo spinning
A) Spinning thick bulky yarn B) Creating a lofty, airy yarn C) Spinning very fine yarn D) Creating a strong, dense yarn
A) Worsted is always thicker than woolen. B) Worsted fibers are parallel, woolen fibers are disorganized. C) Woolen is only made from wool, worsted is only from synthetic fibers. D) Woolen fibers are longer, worsted fibers are shorter.
A) To measure yarn into skeins or hanks. B) To spin very fine yarn. C) To clean raw fiber. D) To dye yarn evenly.
A) Using only natural colored fibers. B) Mixing different colored fibers to create new shades. C) Dyeing yarn multiple colors after spinning. D) Spinning only white fibers.
A) The natural color of the wool. B) The strength of the wool fiber. C) Fine, soft fibers. D) Coarse, brittle fibers that don't take dye well.
A) Blending during carding B) Spinning from a single type of fiber C) Plying different singles together D) Dip Dyeing
A) To add weight to the wheel B) To reduce friction and ensure smooth operation C) To make the wheel look nicer D) To clean the wheel |