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