Back then, spinning is only regarded as an essential part of the cottage industry which kept families properly and comfortably clothed by using the fleeces that were shorn from the sheep that they, themselves, raised. But now, spinning yarn is known to be such a perfect complement to hobbies related to crochet and knitting. Loom weaving In loom weaving, the seamstress starts off with an even amount of warp strands, but making sure that there are no weft strands. The warp strands should be divided into two groups, a bottom row and the top row as well. The seamstress can start with the top left or the top right strand and run the strand from the top to the bottom or vice versa in keeping the strands in the very same order. Pick the spinning wheel that you can conveniently bring to classes, spin-in workshops and other places during vacation. You should also consider the available space you have and where you intend to store the item during travel like your car or the overhead compartment of an airplane. If you have enough space, you may pick a more stylish spinning wheel to double as a decorative piece. The next types are the Saxony wheel and the upright wheels, which are somewhat a little similar to one another. They both have all-purpose wheels that are driven by a treadle for spinning worsted-spun yarns. And lastly, is the charkha, which is a native spinning wheel in Asia. Rotor spinning Before the use of rotor spinning wheels were widely accepted, all yarns were made by aligning different fibers through drawing strategies and then twisting them all together. 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. Sharpen the bottom end of the shaft to a dull point using a pencil sharpener so that you can spin the spindle on a small bowl or a table top similar to a top, if you prefer it supported. The poles can be mounted over a wall or dug into the ground to create a freestanding loom. The vertical threads or warp are held together at the top pole. Near the bottom of the frame, you will find the threads held together in clumps and secured to stone weights or clay weights. Using his hands, the weaver positions the weft threads via the warp while standing right in front of the loom.