The Sheepspot Podcast

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Episode 127: Reviewing the Clemes and Clemes Lock Pop Oct 25, 2024

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In this episode, Sasha reviews her brand new fiber-preparation tool, the Lock Pop from Clemes and Clemes.

You can find the script for this episode HERE.

You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

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Episode 126: Product Review: Louet Mini Combs Oct 18, 2024

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In this episode, Sasha reviews the Louet two-pitch mini-combs. Spoiler alert: she loves them!

Mentioned in this episode:

The Fibre Garden

The Woolery

You can find the script for this episode HERE.

You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

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Episode 125: Four Things to Consider When Shopping for Hand Carders Oct 11, 2024

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In this episode, Sasha talks about what you should consider when you are choosing hand carders.

Mentioned in this episode:

Etsy Shop: Fellview Fibres

Etsy Shop: Lea Wild Creative

Video: Hand Carding with Beth Smith

You can find the script for this episode HERE.

You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

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Episode 124: Tools for Worsted Prep Oct 04, 2024

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In this episode, Sasha discusses a variety of ways to prepare fiber for worsted spinning.

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Sources for combing tools:

woolcombs.com offers English, Russian paddle, and Viking combs

valkyrietools.com offers a variety of viking-style comps. Caveat emptor: those teeth are sharp.

Video Demos

Combing Wool the Right Way tutorial with Susan McFarland

Excellent short introduction to combing with mini-combs

Combing Wool

Good discussion of a variety of types of combs and demos of each

Woolcombing (parts 1-4)

Very detailed demonstration of using four-pitch English combs

Demonstration of flick carding a soft Shetland fleece

Other Info

Kate Larson, "Flicking and Carding Painted Locks"

This article offers insight into why you might choose a lock-by-lock prep method and there's a good illustration of using one hand carder to prep locks

You can find the script for this episode HERE.

You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

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Episode 123: Can Spinning Heal the World? A Post-Retreat Reverie Sep 30, 2024

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In this episode, Sasha indulges in a little post-retreat reflection on how spinning enables human connection.

You can find the script for this episode HERE.

You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

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Episode 122: 10 Pitfalls of Teaching Yourself to Spin Sep 20, 2024

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In this episode, Sasha talks about some of the downsides of going it alone when learning to spin.

You can find the script for this episode HERE.

You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

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Episode 121: Three Things I Wish I Had Known When I Started Spinning Sep 13, 2024

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In this episode, Sasha talks about the three things she wishes she had known at the start of her spinning journey.

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.

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Episode 120: I'm a Knitter/Crocheter/Weaver: Why Should I Learn to Spin? Sep 09, 2024

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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.

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Episode 119: The Pillars of Skillful Spinning™ Aug 30, 2024

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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.

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Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention classes or offers that are no longer available.

Episode 118: The Spinner's Journey Aug 23, 2024

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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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