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
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
In this episode, Sasha encourages knitters, crocheters, and weavers to give spinning a try, and discusses some of the ways learning to spin will enhance their life with yarn.
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.
Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Spinning Fundamentals Encore Episode
In this episode, Sasha talks about what she calls The Pillars of Skillful Spinning™, and how they can help you think about the field of spinning knowledge in a more holistic way.
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.
Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.
Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention classes or offers that are no longer available.
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Spinning Fundamentals Encore Episode
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.
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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.
Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.
Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention classes or offers that are no longer available.
Friday Aug 16, 2024
Friday Aug 16, 2024
Spinning Fundamentals Encore Episode
In this episode, Sasha talks about five beginner-friendly wools that new spinners can use to build their spinning skills.
Mentioned in this episode:
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The Sheepspot Podcast, Episode 44 (Meet the Down Breeds)
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.
Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.
Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention classes or offers that are no longer available.
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Spinning Fundamentals Encore Episode
In this episode, Sasha talks about what you can do with your wheel, your lazy Kate, and your singles to ply your yarns for consistency.
Mentioned in this episode:
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Sarah Anderson's DIY Lazy Kate Video - no longer available online
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.
Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.
Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention classes or offers that are no longer available
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Spinning Fundamentals Encore Episode
In this episode of the podcast, Sasha walks through the process of spinning even singles, from sampling to maintaining an even twist.
Mentioned in this episode:
Consistent Singles Cheat Sheet
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.
Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.
Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear me mention classes or offers that are no longer available.
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Friday Jul 26, 2024
In this episode, Sasha talks about the strategies she's developed when spinning commercial fiber blends with mixed staple lengths.
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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.
Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
In this episode, Sasha offers four crucial tips for creating wool/silk blends with a drum carder.
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.
Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Friday Jul 12, 2024
In this episode, Sasha shares an easy fiber blending project; her chemo hat recipe.
Mentioned in this episode:
Episode 100: The Woolen Drafts
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. Also in The Flock, you'll find the freebie for this episode.
And if you do try this, please share pictures in The Flock or on Instagram with the hashtags #sheepspotpodcast and #chemohatrecipe!
Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
In this episode, Sasha offers some tips and resources on creating unique fiber blends.
Mentioned in this episode:
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Sarah Anderson's Spinning Exotic Fiber Blends
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The Fiber Imp: Sheepless Fiber Sampler
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Hand Cards:
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. Also in The Flock, you can download the freebie mentioned in this episode by clicking here.
Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.