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How to spin yarn - Test
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  • 1. What is the primary purpose of spinning yarn?
A) To create a continuous strand of fiber suitable for weaving or knitting.
B) To clean raw fibers.
C) To felt fibers together.
D) To dye fiber different colors.
  • 2. Which of these is NOT a common fiber used for spinning?
A) Wool
B) Alpaca
C) Cotton
D) Cotton candy
  • 3. What is 'drafting' in spinning?
A) The process of winding yarn onto a bobbin.
B) The process of drawing out fibers to thin the yarn.
C) The process of adding twist to the yarn.
D) The process of cleaning raw fiber.
  • 4. What is 'twist' in spun yarn?
A) The length of the yarn.
B) The color of the yarn.
C) The spiral arrangement of fibers that holds them together.
D) The thickness 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) Width Per Inch
B) Weight Per Inch
C) Wraps Per Inch
D) Wool Percentage Index
  • 7. What is the benefit of plying yarn?
A) It makes the yarn more difficult to dye.
B) It increases the yarn's strength and balance.
C) It decreases the yarn's softness.
D) It makes the yarn less durable.
  • 8. Which spinning tool uses a spindle and a bowl?
A) Drop Spindle
B) Navajo Spindle
C) Great Wheel
D) Electric Spinner
  • 9. What is a 'distaff'?
A) A tool to hold the fiber supply for spinning.
B) A type of spinning wheel.
C) A type of dye used for yarn.
D) A tool for measuring yarn.
  • 10. What is 'singles' yarn?
A) Yarn made from synthetic fibers.
B) Yarn made from a single strand of spun fiber.
C) Yarn that has been dyed a single color.
D) Yarn made from multiple strands twisted together.
  • 11. What is the 'orifice' on a spinning wheel?
A) The large wheel that drives the mechanism.
B) The opening through which the yarn passes onto the bobbin.
C) The part that holds the fiber supply.
D) The foot pedal of the spinning wheel.
  • 12. What is 'take-up' on a spinning wheel?
A) The amount of fiber drafted.
B) The amount of twist inserted into the yarn.
C) The rate at which the yarn is wound onto the bobbin.
D) The speed of the large wheel.
  • 13. What is the purpose of a niddy noddy?
A) To measure yarn into skeins or hanks.
B) To dye yarn evenly.
C) To spin very fine yarn.
D) To clean raw fiber.
  • 14. What is a 'skein' of yarn?
A) A coiled bundle of yarn.
B) A single strand of yarn.
C) A cone of yarn.
D) A ball 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 finished skein of yarn.
D) A method of dyeing yarn.
  • 17. What is the purpose of a 'lazy kate'?
A) To hold multiple bobbins for plying.
B) To wind yarn into a ball.
C) To measure yarn.
D) To hold the fiber supply for spinning.
  • 18. What is the difference between woolen and worsted yarn?
A) Woolen fibers are longer, worsted fibers are shorter.
B) Woolen is only made from wool, worsted is only from synthetic fibers.
C) Worsted fibers are parallel, woolen fibers are disorganized.
D) Worsted is always thicker than woolen.
  • 19. What is 'carding' fiber?
A) Washing the fiber to remove dirt.
B) Creating a roving.
C) Aligning fibers using combs or brushes.
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) Navajo spinning
B) Drop spindle spinning
C) Worsted spinning
D) Woolen spinning
  • 22. What is 'short forward draw' primarily used for?
A) Creating a lofty, airy yarn
B) Spinning thick bulky 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) Continuous spinning
B) Start, Stop, Draft, Wind
C) Slow spinning
D) Fast spinning
  • 24. What does 'kemp' refer to in wool?
A) Fine, soft fibers.
B) Coarse, brittle fibers that don't take dye well.
C) The strength of the wool fiber.
D) The natural color of the wool.
  • 25. What is the purpose of pre-drafting fiber?
A) To remove VM from fiber
B) To thin out the fiber and prepare it for spinning
C) To add more twist to the fiber
D) To dye the fiber before spinning
  • 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) Visual Material
B) Variable Micron
C) Volume Measurement
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 make the wheel look nicer
B) To clean the wheel
C) To reduce friction and ensure smooth operation
D) To add weight to the wheel
  • 30. What is 'color blending' in spinning?
A) Dyeing yarn multiple colors after spinning.
B) Spinning only white fibers.
C) Using only natural colored fibers.
D) Mixing different colored fibers to create new shades.
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