Accessories to Add Find the right skein winders that can wind various sizes of yarn. There are adjustable types that are very easy to use. Skein winders can wind yarn faster and is ideal if you have a lot of yarn to wind. You can also wind the yarn into a ball easily using adjustable skein winders. Another great accessory is the umbrella swift, which can hold yarn skeins well. Continue the process of spinning in the same direction until the time the leader starts to take in the twist. Leave some fiber at the end to join on more fiber. On Winding You have to maintain tension on the freshly spun yarn to let the twist run into the freshly drafted fiber. As soon as you let go of the tension, the twist should not travel up. More on the Process After cutting the dowel rod, place and push it at the center hole of the whorl or wheel, letting around 1 to 1.5 inches to stick out at the base. This is referred to as the bottom-whorl spindle or low-whorl. Drill a small hole at the shaft center. Experts recommend that you use a 5/64 drill bit. The best ones to pick include 2 dark hues and a light one, or two light colors and a dark one. You can also pick a dark tone, a medium tone and a light color. The style and pattern will improve with the variety of colors. The Setup Set the string base on a weaving loom. You can use yarn. A reliable and durable brand is recommended. 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. You should also understand and know the different features of a good drop spindle. There are several drop spindles available in stores and the internet, so you have to find the right model that fits your needs and personal preference. The Ideal Drop Spindle The drop spindle weight will rely on the kind of yarn you need to spin, like heavy spindle or heavy yarn.