The Sheepspot Podcast

In this episode, Sasha picks up where last episode left off, and offers some advice to new spinners. Mentioned in the episode: Abby Franquemont, Drafting: The Long and Short of It Judith MacKenzie, The Gentle Art of Plying The SpinDoctor Podcast: Reviews for Handspinners

In this episode, Sasha tells the story of how she learned to spin. Mentioned in this episode: Abby Franquemont, Choosing Your First Spinning Wheel (blog post) Check out the show notes for pics of Sasha’s early yarns: sheepspot.com/podcast/episode56.

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about creating a color palette for a particular project. Mentioned in this episode: Viajante by Martina Behm Deb Menz, Color in Spinning Deb Menz, Colorworks: The Crafter’s Guide to Color Deb Menz, Color and Yarn Design for Spinners Deb Menz, Color Magic: Color Families Deb Menz, Color Magic: Value & Harmony Deb Menz, Color Works for Spinners Full disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means that I will earn a small commission if you use the link to buy the item. Your price does not change, and I never recommend anything I don’t love.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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.sheepspot.com/podcast/episode36.

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.

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

Mentioned in this episode: Ply Magazine PlyAway

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

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

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!

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

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about why rare sheep breeds—and rare breeds of other livestock—are so important (and not just to spinners). This episode is about what's threatening genetic diversity in these animals, and why it matters.

Mentioned in this episode: Cabin Boy Knits SpinDoctor Episode 2 of the Sheepspot Podcast, on wool types Rare breed survival trust Livestock Conservancy Brene Brown website The Sheepspot Fiber Club

Mentioned in this episode: Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food Gregg D. Jacobs, Say Good Night to Insomnia Simple Habit meditation app 7 Health Reasons to Take Up Knitting Should you knit?

Mentioned in this episode: The Prince Edward County Fiber Festival Sheepspot on Instagram

Mentioned in this episode: Will Taylor/Judith MacKenzie Lazy Kate Tyvek Wristbands

In this episode, Sasha talks about her spinning wheels—past and present.

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.

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha gives you six ways to stop spinning your default yarn over and over. Download the resource guide for a list of books and video classes to help get you out of your spinning rut and back into your spinning groove!

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about how the way we think about spinning affects how easily we become better spinners. Mentioned in this episode: Bust Your Spinning Ruts, an online class from Sheepspot coming in early May Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Carol Dweck

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha tells all about her trip to PlyAway, including that weird day when she was accused of shacking up with someone with (almost) the same name as hers. Mentioned in this episode: Online classes from Sheepspot! Jack Stack's

Mentioned in this episode: "Washing & Spinning Cormo Locks and Other Fine Wools" by Beth Smith Judith Mackenzie’s Interweave DVD, Three Bags Full Mesh Lingerie Bags Cleaner's Supply Comforter Bags Unicorn Power Scour, at Amazon or directly from Unicorn Mesh Sweater Drying Rack The Sheepspot Fleece Club

Mentioned in this episode: Sheepspot Podcast Episode 2 and Episode 6 Sheepspot Fleece Club

Mentioned in this episode: The Meathead Hat pattern by Larissa Brown

Mentioned in this episode: The Sheepspot Fiber Club The Sheepspot Community Facebook Page

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about how to assemble a spinning toolkit that you can hang right from your wheel. Mentioned in this episode: Felted Spinning Wheel Bag pattern Oil pen Embroidery scissors Wraps per inch tools Rosie’s Precise Control Card

Mentioned in this episode: Obenauf’s Heavy Duty LP "Know Your Wheel" Interweave DVD