The significance of this dream depends on how the skein is seen in the dream. If you see an unrolled skein, then it indicates that you are sensing a new activity that involves a lot of work ahead. Also its usually a harbinger of complications if you are trying to look for the tip of the skein and you are not able to find it.
Dream dictionary: ske dream meanings
To dream about a skeleton or skull announces serious illness, bad businesses or serious difficulties in your family. If you see yourself as a skeleton in a dream, it announces exaggerated worries that perhaps are unjustified.
…Dreaming of seeing a skeleton, is prognostic of illness, misunderstanding and injury at the hands of others, especially enemies. Dreaming that you are a skeleton, is a sign that you are suffering under useless worry, and should cultivate a milder disposition. If you imagine that one haunts you, there will soon come to you a shocking accident or death, or the trouble may take the form of financial disaster….
…(Brochette | Fastener | Leaning | Piercing | Pin) Skewers in a dream mean fulfilling one’s needs, satisfying one’s goals, reconciling two friends, or interced- ing to give advantage to someone for his comfort, or they cold mean money. A skewer in a dream also represents the butler of the house, or the household servant who manages its business, teaches many workers their duties, arts, and commands the various interests of his employer….
The skeleton in a dream, represents the beginning or the end of the project. At the first point the dreamer is willing to get started doing things from the scratch, therefore the skeleton stands as the base of particular object. On the other hand, the dream may indicate something that is over for a long time. Maybe some of the relationships or work you were doing has come to an end.
Skeletons or skins of animals betoken much trouble.
To make a sketch or see one, indicates the dreamers new look into the same situation. It could also show the beginning of something new that requires lots of effort.
Skeleton dreams represent illness or death.
The skeleton indicates the beginning of everything you think of.
Troubles and vexation in life.
This dream reveals that you have lost hopes and illusions. That you are going through a period of gloom and despondency. If this dream is repeated often it is advisable to go to a doctor because you may be suffering depression.
Horror, fright in your dreams.
You will be tricked and humiliated by people you trust.
Always announces messes and muddles, unless the thread is silk, in which case our good qualities will enable us to solve all problems and achieve wealth sooner or later.
(See Skewer | Wick)
(Safety pin) In a dream, a pin represents miseries and wretchedness. If the pin does not have a head in the dream, then it represents someone who offers invaluable services for a small compensation, or it could mean starting a married life with little furnishings. A pin in a dream also represents a renowned brother, or a companion who defends his friend. (Also see Peg | Skewer)
Dreaming that is getting dark and the night is coming, indicates that there is dissatisfaction and even some despair about the things you have already achieved. If there are shining stars in the sky, especially when the day is about to end, it indicates that you are disappointed and depressed despite of knowing that you have a bright future; you are skeptical in your own ability to success. Young lovers who dream of walking under the twilight, suggests that one of them will soon get sick and could even die.
…(Bonesetter) An orthopedist who corrects skeletal deformities and sets broken bones in a dream represents a pious governor who governs with justice, teaches righteousness, balances substances and conforms to equanimity. Seeing an orthopedist in a dream also means presumptuousness, might and audacity. He also represents officiousness, adroitness and resoluteness, for he discards the deficient and brings together what is broken. Seeing an orthopedist in a dream also means distress and trouble. He also represents an architect, and an architect represents an orthopedist in a dream. Thus, seeing him in a dream also means construction and could represent a generous person who comforts, accommodates and helps a needy person, or a wise man who comforts the broken hearts, a just judge, a great scholar, a shoe repairman, or a tailor. If one sees himself standing before an orthopedist in a dream because of a broken bone or another fracture and…