The Sheepspot Podcast offers quick, actionable tips that you can use right away to make better yarn, use that yarn in ways that delight you, or otherwise enrich your practice as a fiber artist by deepening your knowledge of spinning techniques or materials.
Episodes
Nov 29, 2019
Nov 29, 2019
12 min
In this episode, Sasha explains how to find the best twist for your yarn without a magnifying glass and a protractor (!) and how to maintain consistent twist as you spin.
Mentioned in the episode:
Episode 22, on measuring your yarn
The Sheepspot Community Group on Facebook
The #1Fiber5Ways Spin-along
Some Useful Resources:
Judith MacKenzie, The Intentional Spinner
Ply Magazine, the “twist” issue (Summer, 2014)
Sarah Anderson, The Spinner’s Book of Yarn Design
Nov 22, 2019
Nov 22, 2019
12 min
In this episode, Sasha talks about twist, the miraculous force that turns fluff into yarn, and explains the factors spinners should think about when determining how much twist a particular yarn should have.
Mentioned in the episode:
Episode 59: Sampling for a Project
Anne Field, Spinning Wool: Beyond the Basics (on spinning to the crimp)
The #1Fiber5Ways Spin-along. Click here to sign up.
Nov 15, 2019
Nov 15, 2019
18 min
Winter has come to Ontario—a month early—prompting this episode's meditation on literal seasons, the seasons of a creative life, and a resolution. Plus, what I've been up to during the hiatus, and a fun thing coming in December!
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Sep 22, 2019
Sep 22, 2019
14 min
In this episode Sasha offers some tips on getting really comfortable with your spinning wheel.
Mentioned in the episode:
The Sheepspotters’ Society! Learn more here.
Episode 63, on The Spinner’s Journey.
Episode 13, on giving your wheel a spa day.
Sep 13, 2019
Sep 13, 2019
14 min
This week’s episode of The Sheepspot Podcast, on The Spinner’s Journey, will help bring you clarity on where you are in your spinner’s journey, and what you might want to work on next to improve your spinning and make more yarns you love.
Mentioned in the episode:
A free video workshop from Sheepspot, The Spinner’s Journey.
Sep 6, 2019
Sep 6, 2019
24 min
In this episode, Sasha talks about how we teach and learn spinning right now, the advantages and disadvantages of each method, and exactly how a continuing membership like The Sheepspotter’s Society (coming later this month!) can help you become a better spinner.
Mentioned in the episode:
The Sheepspotters’ Society waitlist. Sign up here.
Aug 30, 2019
Aug 30, 2019
14 min
In this episode, Sasha shares her best tips for staying happy and healthy while spinning as consistently as possible for a big project.
Mentioned in the episode:
Abby Franquemont, Get More Spun, Part 1
Ann Budd, Knitter’s Handy Book of Sweater Patterns
Episode 36: Bobbin Winder Review
Carson Demers, Knitting Comfortably: The Ergonomics of Handknitting
Aug 23, 2019
Aug 23, 2019
11 min
In this episode, Sasha reviews Jillian Moreno’s 12 (Plus!) Ways to Spin a Batt, shares her favorite ways to spin a batt, and talks about how she’s spinning her Viajante batts.
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Aug 16, 2019
Aug 16, 2019
16 min
In this episode, Sasha talks about the two kinds of sampling spinners do and how they differ. The first kind is sampling to decide how to spin a fiber; Sasha talks about this in episode 15. Here she focuses on how to sample when you want to produce a particular fabric.
Mentioned in the episode:
Viajante, by Martina Behm
Aug 9, 2019
Aug 9, 2019
16 min
In this episode, Sasha tells all about a batt-making misadventure.
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