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