Ranked #1
Episode 32: How breed study makes you a better spinner
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 versa... Read more
7 Jul 2018
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32mins
Ranked #2
Episode 3: A review of the Lendrum DT
Episode 3: A review of the Lendrum DT
Sasha reviews her new spinning wheel.
15 Dec 2017
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15mins
Ranked #3
Episode 70: Breed Spotlight—North Ronaldsay
Episode 70: Breed Spotlight—North Ronaldsay
In this episode, Sasha tells the amazing story of North Ronaldsay sheep, a story encompassing everything from boom to bu... Read more
24 Jan 2020
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16mins
Ranked #4
Episode 4: Woolen? Worsted?
Episode 4: Woolen? Worsted?
In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about woolen and worsted yarns, how to spin yarns in either style, and when ... Read more
22 Dec 2017
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20mins
Ranked #5
Episode 29: Meet the longwools
Episode 29: Meet the longwools
In this episode, Sasha talks about the longwools - breeds to look for, prep suggestions, and tips and tricks for spinnin... Read more
16 Jun 2018
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31mins
Ranked #6
Episode 23: Wheels
Episode 23: Wheels
In this episode, Sasha talks about her spinning wheels—past and present.
5 May 2018
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31mins
Ranked #7
Episode 6: Why prep your own fiber?
Episode 6: Why prep your own fiber?
Mentioned in this episode: Judith Mackenzie, Three Bags Full Kate Larson, The Practical Spinner’s Guide: Wool Beth Sm... Read more
5 Jan 2018
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35mins
Ranked #8
Episode 28: Why rare sheep breeds matter
Episode 28: Why rare sheep breeds matter
In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about why rare sheep breeds—and rare breeds of other livestock—are so import... Read more
8 Jun 2018
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23mins
Ranked #9
Episode 54: Choosing a color palette for a project
Episode 54: Choosing a color palette for a project
In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about creating a color palette for a particular project. Mentioned in this e... Read more
31 May 2019
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18mins
Ranked #10
Episode 53: Choosing fiber for a project
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 e... Read more
24 May 2019
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13mins
Ranked #11
Episode 27: Sheepspot's Mission
Episode 27: Sheepspot's Mission
Mentioned in this episode: Cabin Boy Knits SpinDoctor Episode 2 of the Sheepspot Podcast, on wool types Rare breed survi... Read more
1 Jun 2018
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22mins
Ranked #12
Episode 5: Do your creative projects find you?
Episode 5: Do your creative projects find you?
In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about whether our creative projects find us, or we find them. Mentioned in t... Read more
29 Dec 2017
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13mins
Ranked #13
Episode 10: Spinning more consistent singles
Episode 10: Spinning more consistent singles
Mentioned in this episode: Spinning Consistent Singles Workshop at The Sheepspot Studio
2 Feb 2018
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26mins
Ranked #14
Episode 73: Is your Knitting Style Changing your Ply Twist?
Episode 73: Is your Knitting Style Changing your Ply Twist?
In this episode, Sasha talks about how your knitting style affects your ply twist when you’re knitting with your handspu... Read more
27 Mar 2020
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18mins
Ranked #15
Episode 55: Dyeing for a Project
Episode 55: Dyeing for a Project
29 Jun 2019
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27mins
Ranked #16
Episode 69: Meet the Multi-coated Breeds
Episode 69: Meet the Multi-coated Breeds
In this episode, Sasha talks about breeds of sheep that produce wonderfully useful and complex fleeces: the multi-coated... Read more
17 Jan 2020
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22mins
Ranked #17
Episode 74: I love you. How are you?
Episode 74: I love you. How are you?
In this episode Sasha offers some resources for those of you wanting to make the most of this time to improve your spinn... Read more
10 Apr 2020
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11mins
Ranked #18
Episode 18: Washing Fleeces
Episode 18: Washing Fleeces
Mentioned in this episode: "Washing & Spinning Cormo Locks and Other Fine Wools" by Beth Smith Judith Mackenzie’s In... Read more
30 Mar 2018
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20mins
Ranked #19
Episode 17: Buying Fleeces
Episode 17: Buying Fleeces
Mentioned in this episode: Sheepspot Podcast Episode 2 and Episode 6 Sheepspot Fleece Club
23 Mar 2018
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23mins
Ranked #20
Episode 22: Get to know your default yarn
Episode 22: Get to know your default yarn
Mentioned in this episode: DIY Twist Angle Gauge Online Classes at Sheepspot Episode 4: Woolen/Worsted McMorran Yarn Bal... Read more
27 Apr 2018
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24mins