You will find that the mechanism might change, as well as the approach behind the system, but the results remain unchanged. Weaving and spinning is still very much the same today as it was thousands of years ago. About the Treadle Wheel The treadle wheel is powered using the foot of spinner, instead of a motor or the spinner's hand. 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. Buy a cup hook measuring 1/4 inch then screw it right onto the shaft top. This will be the catch of the yarn to prevent it from slipping off the end as you spin. The weave becomes uneven or may even present holes if you do not weave properly or make mistakes. Once you get to the opposite end of the base, loop the string over to the side then weave again to the side where you started. Continue weaving over and under evenly, but now in the opposite position. More About the Process Keep weaving the yarn back and forth until everything is done and you are fully satisfied with the size of the colored stripes. From men to women When weaving was first practiced, many looked at it like it was a man s work. In fact, back then, the men were the ones who could be found weaving. Now, however, weaving is something a woman does. Lazy lines Moreover, the women of Navajo even discovered a certain pause in their techniques which somehow came up with what they referred to as lazy lines . History The goddess Minerva is believed to be the one who introduced the technique of weaving to human beings. The goddess supposedly turned a boastful maiden into a spider after bragging about her excellent weaving skills. Weavers are widely regarded as artisans all throughout history and the world over, since their work led to the widespread availability of cloth and fabric for various uses. Feather out a single and of the fiber then overlap it right on the yarn. Pinch the yarn and fiber using the lower hand, then pinch just over the point using the upper hand. Rotate using the lower hand, then move the hand up to the pinch position. Do not worry much about the spindle's activity, but keep it from turning backward, away from the arrow then let go of the twist.