The Sheepspot Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 67: Twist for the Measurement-Phobic Nov 29, 2019

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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

Episode 66: Twist is a choice Nov 22, 2019

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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.

The Sheepspot Community Facebook Group

Episode 65: Creative Seasons Nov 15, 2019

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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!

Mentioned in this episode:

The #1Fiber5Ways Spin-Along

The WriteLife Podcast with Kim Klassen, episode 31

Kim Klassen on Instagram

The Sheepspot Community Facebook Group

Episode 64: Become Besties with your Wheel Sep 22, 2019

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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.

Episode 63: The Spinner’s Journey Sep 13, 2019

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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.

Episodes 56 and 57, about Sasha’s spinning story.

Episode 62: Why a Membership? Sep 06, 2019

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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.

Episode 61: Five tips for big spinning projects Aug 30, 2019

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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

Morro Fleece Works

Ann Budd, Knitter’s Handy Book of Sweater Patterns

Episode 12: Be Kind, Rewind

Episode 36: Bobbin Winder Review

Hand Exercises for Spinners

Ply Magazine

Carson Demers, Knitting Comfortably: The Ergonomics of Handknitting

Episode 60: Spinning Batts Aug 23, 2019

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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.

Mentioned in this episode:

Jillian Moreno, 12 (Plus!) Ways to Spin a Batt

Episode 59: Sampling for a Project Aug 16, 2019

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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

The Sheepspot Podcast, episode 15

Sidekick

Tyvek wristbands

The Sheepspot Podcast, episode 22

Episode 58: Preparing Fiber for Viajante Aug 09, 2019

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In this episode, Sasha tells all about a batt-making misadventure.

Mentioned in this episode:

Episode 53: Choosing Fiber for a Project

Jillian Moreno, 12 (Plus!) Ways to Spin a Batt