At present, people do not have to spin or weave fabric just so they could have something to wear. They probably cannot even imagine having to knit their clothes or their socks from cotton and spin it into threads. People have the freedom to decide if they want to learn how to spin yarns and knit them for beautiful scarves or sweaters that are made of wool. Recent Developments Spinning and weaving are now very popular as a home craft and hobby. There are very beautiful styles, plaid and tweed fabrics, as well as traditional tartan fabrics that came from the British Isles that are made by experts using traditional hand methods. The new designs have been highly influenced by the availability of mechanical looms. The first phase of actually mechanizing the procedure was mounting the spindle in a horizontal direction so that it could be rotated with a use of a cord that encircles a huge wheel that is hand-driven. The great wheel The great wheel is a perfect example of this old version of the spinning wheel. The fiber will be held by the left hand while the wheel is slowly turned with the control of the right hand. The Salish people are usually found residing in the Northern part of the Fraser canyon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, or in Aberdeen, Washington. Weaved blankets were distributed among those who attended the potlatch ceremonies as an indication of wealth. Whoever donated the blankets gained prestige, and thus, earns an increase in the social status. When you practice, you will feel the constant motion. The yarn will be strong enough to support the movement. Wind by keeping the yarn from tangling then catch behind the elbow. Release the hook end and turn the drop spindle. On the Breaks and Bumps Bumps and breaks occur in the yarn when too much fiber is between the fingers when the twist occurs and converts into yarn. Reasons to learn how to spin yarn Having a love affair with yarn is the same with knowing how to correctly and properly weave, crochet or knit. Producing just the right kind of yarn has the ability to come up with an exceptional project. Moreover, knowing how to come up with techniques that can substitute different kinds of yarns properly is an expert skill of crocheters or knitters.