Cover image of The Sheepspot Podcast

The Sheepspot Podcast

The Sheepspot Podcast offers quick, actionable tips that you can use right away to make better yarn, use that yarn in ways that delight you, or otherwise enrich your practice as a fiber artist by deep... Read more

Ranked #1

Podcast cover

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

32mins

Ranked #2

Podcast cover

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

15mins

Similar Podcasts

Ranked #3

Podcast cover

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

16mins

Ranked #4

Podcast cover

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

20mins

Most Popular Podcasts

Ranked #5

Podcast cover

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

31mins

Ranked #6

Podcast cover

Episode 23: Wheels

Episode 23: Wheels

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

5 May 2018

31mins

Ranked #7

Podcast cover

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

35mins

Ranked #8

Podcast cover

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

23mins

Ranked #9

Podcast cover

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

18mins

Ranked #10

Podcast cover

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

13mins

Ranked #11

Podcast cover

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

22mins

Ranked #12

Podcast cover

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

13mins

Ranked #13

Podcast cover

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

26mins

Ranked #14

Podcast cover

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

18mins

Ranked #15

Podcast cover

Episode 55: Dyeing for a Project

Episode 55: Dyeing for a Project

29 Jun 2019

27mins

Ranked #16

Podcast cover

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

22mins

Ranked #17

Podcast cover

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

11mins

Ranked #18

Podcast cover

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

20mins

Ranked #19

Podcast cover

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

23mins

Ranked #20

Podcast cover

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

24mins

“Podium: AI tools for podcasters. Generate show notes, transcripts, highlight clips, and more with AI. Try it today at https://podium.page”