The Sheepspot Podcast

Episode 53: Choosing fiber for a project

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about choosing fiber with a particular project in mind. Mentioned in this episode: Viajante by Martina Behm

Episode 52: Designing yarn for a project

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about designing yarn with a particular project in mind. And she accidentally swears once. Mentioned in this episode: Viajante by Martina Behm

Episode 51: PlyAway and what's next

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about her trip to PlyAway, her recent time off, and what’s next on the podcast and for Sheepspot.

Episode 50: Fiber choice and color management

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about how fiber choice impacts color. Also: a couple of announcements: "A Dyer's Guide to Spinning Multicolored Braids" is now closed. Thank you so much to everyone who bought a ticket! I can’t wait to see you in the workshop! The podcast will go on hiatus for the month of April. We’ll have one more episode next week, and then we’ll start up again May 4.

Episode 49: Using the color wheel

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about using a color wheel in spinning multicolored braids. Mentioned in this episode: A good basic color wheel , if you can get past the fonts (affiliate link) A good basic color wheel app A wonderful game that helps you get better at color blending A blog post about adding a touch of a complementary color to a colorway...

Episode 48: Color Theory for Spinners

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about how color theory can be useful to spinners Mentioned in this episode: Upcoming live workshop! “The Dyer’s Guide to Spinning Multicolored Braids,” Saturday, April 6 at 1 pm Eastern. Learn more and sign up to be notified when tickets become available here .

Episode 47: Make spinning a habit

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about putting your spinning on autopilot by making it a habit. Mentioned in this episode: James Clear, Atomic Habits (affiliate link)

Episode 46: Find more time to spin

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about how to find more time to spin. Mentioned in this episode: Laura Vanderkam’s time tracker

Episode 45 | Breed Spotlight: Southdown

In this episode, Sasha talks about Southdown sheep and their wool.

Episode 44: Meet the Down Breads

Mentioned in this episode: In Sheep's Clothing: A Handspinner's Guide to Wool by Nola Fournier The Spinner's Book of Fleece by Beth Smith Southdown , Montadale and Whitefaced Woodland available at Sheepspot...

Episode 43: Spinning for Socks IV (Plying for Socks)

Mentioned in this episode: Sheepspot Podcast, Spinning for Socks episodes 1 , 2 & 3 Beth Smith’s video, Spin Thin Judith Mackenzie, The Gentle Art of Plying Jillian Moreno’s Craftsy class, Ply to Knit: Spin the Yarn You Really Want...

Episode 42: Spinning for Socks III (Spinning Fine Singles)

Mentioned in this episode: Spin Thin: How to Spin Fine Yarns Video Episodes 40 & 41 of the Sheepspot Podcast (Parts 1 and 2 of Spinning for Socks), and Episode 22, “Get to Know Your Default Yarn” The Sheepspot Newsletter...

Episode 41: Spinning for Socks II (Opposing-Ply Yarns)

In this episode, Sasha talks about a structure for sock yarns that you may not have thought about.

Episode 40: Spinning for Socks I (Preliminary Considerations)

In this episode, Sasha talks about how to get started planning a sock yarn. This is the first episode of a series on spinning for socks.

An announcement

Episode 39: 25 patterns to knit with your handspun

Mentioned in this episode: - Sasha on Ravelry (thecraftyrabbit) - Last week’s episode on knitting with your handspun

Episode 38: Are you using your handspun?

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about why you should actually use your handspun. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 22: Get to know your default yarn Episode 4: Woolen? Worsted? Ravelry’s table of standard yarn weights, with WPI Be sure to get your free downloadable list of “25 Patterns to Knit with Your Handspun”!...

Episode 37: Getting the most out of your next spinning class

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about how to make sure that you get the most out of your next in-person spinning class. There’s some tough love. #sorrynotsorry Mentioned in this episode: The Livestock Conservancy’s Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em Challenge Episode 13: Wheel Maintenance

Episode 36: Bobbin Winder Review

Mentioned in this episode: The Bobbin Winder at Fiber Artist Supply Co. Episode 12 of The Sheepspot Podcast Jill Moreno’s article on storage bobbins 6-inch Schacht plastic storage bobbins Remember to check in with a picture of your spinning for the week on Instagram using the hashtag #sheepspotpodcastspinningcheckin ....

Episode 35: Getting Organized (2)

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about getting her knitting and spinning organized, and shares some tips for getting your making life in order as well. Mentioned in this episode: Spinning Record Cards PDF Knit Companion indigodragonfly Sasha on Ravelry Ravit Julie Morgenstern (not -stein!

Encore Episode: Get to know your default yarn

Mentioned in this episode: DIY Twist Angle Gauge Online Classes at Sheepspot Episode 4: Woolen/Worsted McMorran Yarn Balance from The Woolery Ravelry's Standard Yarn Weights Additional resources: Jillian Moreno, " A Spinner's Compass ," Knitty 47 (Spring/Summer 2014). Jillian Moreno, "The Gist of Grist," Ply (Summer 2014; the twist issue). Michele Boyd, "Twist Angle," Ply (Summer 2014; the twist issue). Rachel Smith, " Grist: It is Kind of Really Important ," Welford Purls blog....

Encore Episode: Spinning more consistent singles

Mentioned in this episode: Spinning Consistent Singles Workshop at The Sheepspot Studio

Encore Episode: Woolen? Worsted?

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about woolen and worsted yarns, how to spin yarns in either style, and when you might choose a woolen yarn over a worsted one and vice versa. Additional resources on the woolen-worsted continuum: Jacey Boggs Faulkner's Craftsy class, From Woolen to Worsted Judith MacKenzie's dvd/video download, The Spinner's Toolbox Abby Franquemont's video download, Drafting: The Long and the Short of It Download your free worsted/woolen cheat sheet at http://www.shee...

Encore Episode: Wool Types—An Introduction

Mentioned in this episode: The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook , by Deborah Robson and Carol Ekarius The Spinner's Book of Fleece , by Beth Smith To download your wool types cheat sheet, go to www.sheepspot.com/podcast/episode35.

Episode 34: Getting Organized

Mentioned in this episode: Spinning Record Cards The Desire Map: A Guide to Creating Goals with Soul Paperback by Danielle LaPorte

Episode 33: Five Things I Love About PLY Magazine

Mentioned in this episode: Ply Magazine PlyAway

Episode 32: How breed study makes you a better spinner

In this episode, Sasha talks about all the ways that breed study can make you a more knowledgeable, confident, and versatile spinner

Episode 31: Top ten tips for successful fleece sale shopping

On this week’s podcast, Sasha shares her best fleece-sale strategies. Mentioned in this episode: The Sheepspot Podcast, episode 17 (buying fleeces) The Sheepspot Podcast, episode 18 (washing fleeces) Comforter bags from Cleaner’s Supply Get all the details about Sheepspot’s Fiber Club here Get notified when the Fiber Club opens...

Episode 30: Breed Spotlight | Perendale

On this week’s podcast, we talk Perendale! Mentioned in the episode: The Sheepspot Podcast episode 29 (Meet the longwools) The Sheepspot Podcast episode 28 (Why rare breeds matter) The Knitted Bear Company Ramparts Farm and Wool Mill Tell Sasha which breeds you’ve spun: http://bit.ly/sheepbreedsurvey The Sheepspot Podcast episode 18 (on washing fleece) The Sheepspot Fiber Club Don’t forget to share your spinning on Instagram with the hashtag #sheepspotspinningcheckin!...

Episode 29: Meet the longwools

In this episode, Sasha talks about the longwools - breeds to look for, prep suggestions, and tips and tricks for spinning these fibers.