The audio podcast is back! In this episode Sasha talks about three tips to help self-taught spinners find community, get their questions answered, and make more yarns they love. Plus: some catching up, a new freebie, and info about our free online community, The Flock. Mentioned in the episode: Sheepspot’s Journal of the Plague Year videos The Sheepspot Podcast, video version The Flock: Join us here! Spinning classes on Craftsy Spin-Off Magazine on Long Thread Media

In this episode Sasha offers some resources for those of you wanting to make the most of this time to improve your spinning--as well as lots of love to those of you still working! Mentioned in the episode: I’m live on Instagram weekdays at 1 You can still #groomyourstash. Find all the resources here. You can access all the spinning and weaving resources at Long Thread Media (formerly Interweave) and get a subscription to Spin-Off for $99 USD. Here’s my (affiliate) link:...

In this episode, Sasha talks about how your knitting style affects your ply twist when you’re knitting with your handspun yarns.

In this episode, Sasha talks about a great way to use your handspun yarn stash and learn something new at the same time.

In this episode, Sasha suggests a small shift in how you think about fiber that can really help your spinning.

In this episode, Sasha tells the amazing story of North Ronaldsay sheep, a story encompassing everything from boom to bust (in the potash industry) and from war to wool. Mostly, though, it’s the story of some very resilient sheep and the similarly resilient people with whom they share a tiny island in the North Sea.

In this episode, Sasha talks about breeds of sheep that produce wonderfully useful and complex fleeces: the multi-coated breeds.

In this episode, Sasha reviews Kate Larson’s video on finishing handspun yarns, Finishing Up. Mentioned in the episode: Kate Larson, Finishing Up (digital download) Diane Palme, “The Mystery of the Disappearing Twist,” Ply 5 (Summer, 2014) Stephenie Gausted, “Managing Twist,” Ply 5 (Summer, 2014) The Sheepspotters’ Society

In this episode, Sasha explains how to find the best twist for your yarn without a magnifying glass and a protractor (!) and how to maintain consistent twist as you spin.

In this episode, Sasha talks about twist, the miraculous force that turns fluff into yarn, and explains the factors spinners should think about when determining how much twist a particular yarn should have.

Winter has come to Ontario—a month early—prompting this episode's meditation on literal seasons, the seasons of a creative life, and a resolution. Plus, what I've been up to during the hiatus, and a fun thing coming in December! Mentioned in this episode: The #1Fiber5Ways Spin-Along The WriteLife Podcast with Kim Klassen, episode 31 Kim Klassen on Instagram The Sheepspot Community Facebook Group

In this episode Sasha offers some tips on getting really comfortable with your spinning wheel. Mentioned in the episode: The Sheepspotters’ Society! Learn more here. Episode 63, on The Spinner’s Journey. Episode 13, on giving your wheel a spa day.

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.

In this episode, Sasha talks about how we teach and learn spinning right now, the advantages and disadvantages of each method, and exactly how a continuing membership like The Sheepspotter’s Society (coming later this month!) can help you become a better spinner.

In this episode, Sasha shares her best tips for staying happy and healthy while spinning as consistently as possible for a big project.

In this episode, Sasha reviews Jillian Moreno’s 12 (Plus!) Ways to Spin a Batt, shares her favorite ways to spin a batt, and talks about how she’s spinning her Viajante batts.

In this episode, Sasha talks about the two kinds of sampling spinners do and how they differ. The first kind is sampling to decide how to spin a fiber; Sasha talks about this in episode 15. Here she focuses on how to sample when you want to produce a particular fabric.

In this episode, Sasha tells all about a batt-making misadventure.

In this episode, Sasha picks up where last episode left off, and offers some advice to new spinners.

In this episode, Sasha tells the story of how she learned to spin.

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about The Sheepspot Society, the membership she is currently building for Sheepspotters, and about dyeing the fiber for her Viajante.

In this episode, Sasha talks about choosing a color palette for a particular project.

In this episode, Sasha talks about choosing fiber with a particular project in mind.

In this episode, Sasha talks about designing yarn with a particular project in mind.

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.