Episodes
21 hours ago
21 hours ago
In this episode, Sasha talks about how to figure out how much ply twist to use in your yarn and whether spinners should obsess over whether or not their yarns are balanced.
You can find the transcript for this episode HERE.
You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.
Friday May 10, 2024
Episode 103: To rest or not to rest (your singles)
Friday May 10, 2024
Friday May 10, 2024
In this episode, Sasha talks about why and when to let your singles rest before you ply them.
Mentioned in this episode:
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Jillian Moreno, "Why Plying with a Center Pull Ball Doesn't Work For Me"
You can find the transcript for this episode HERE.
You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.
Friday May 03, 2024
Episode 102: Spinning and Mental Health
Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
In this episode, Sasha talks about what science has to say about the mental health benefits of activities like knitting and spinning.
Mentioned in this episode:
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The Journal of Positive Psychology: Everyday Creative Activity as a Path to Flourishing
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Kelly Lambert: Lifting Depression
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Betsan Corkhill: Knit for Health and Wellness: How to Knit a Flexible Mind and More
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Lisa Mitchell’s Article: Spin Off Summer 2023
You can find the transcript for this episode HERE.
You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Episode 101: Combination Drafting vs. Combination Spinning
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Confused about the difference between "combination drafting" and "combination spinning"? You're not alone! In this episode, Sasha defines and explains each technique, and talks about how she's using both techniques for a current project.
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Episode 100: The Woolen Drafts
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
In this episode, Sasha talks about the long and short of woolen drafts.
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Episode 99: Drafting with Your Feet?
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
In this episode, Sasha talks about the crucial role your feet play in creating consistent yarns.
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Episode 98: How I learned to stop worrying and love predrafting
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
In this episode, Sasha talks about predrafting: what it is, how to do it, why you might (or might not) want to do it, and her own evolving relationship with this controversial practice
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Episode 97: When Handspun Attacks!
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
In this episode, Sasha talks about mistakes she's made (repeatedly!) when knitting with handspun.
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Episode 96: How to Use Ravelry to Make Better Projects with Your Handspun
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
In this episode, Sasha talks about how she uses Ravelry to make better projects with her handspun yarn.
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Episode 95: Three Tips for Knitting with Handspun Yarn
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
In this episode, Sasha offers three tips for how to get great results when knitting with handspun yarns.