The Sheepspot Podcast

The Sheepspot Podcast


Latest Episodes

Episode 123: Can Spinning Heal the World? A Post-Retreat Reverie
September 30, 2024

In this episode, Sasha indulges in a little post-retreat reflection on how spinning enables human connection.You can find the script for this episode HERE.You can comment on and discuss this episodehere in The Flock, Sheepspots free online community f

Episode 122: 10 Pitfalls of Teaching Yourself to Spin
September 20, 2024

In this episode, Sasha talks about some of the downsides of going it alone when learning to spin.You can find the script for this episode HERE.You can comment on and discuss this episodehere in The Flock, Sheepspots free online community for inquisiti

Episode 121: Three Things I Wish I Had Known When I Started Spinning
September 13, 2024

In this episode, Sasha talks about the three things she wishes she had known at the start of her spinning journey.You can find the transcript for this episode HERE.You can comment on and discuss this episodehere in The Flock, Sheepspots free online c

Episode 120: I'm a Knitter/Crocheter/Weaver: Why Should I Learn to Spin?
September 09, 2024

In this episode, Sasha encourages knitters, crocheters, and weavers to give spinning a try, and discusses some of the ways learning to spin will enhance their life with yarn.You can find the transcript for this episode HERE.You can comment on and discus

Episode 119: The Pillars of Skillful Spinning™
August 30, 2024

Spinning Fundamentals Encore EpisodeIn this episode, Sasha talks about what she calls The Pillars of Skillful Spinning, and how they can help you think about the field of spinning knowledge in a more holistic way.You can find the transcript for this e

Episode 118: The Spinner's Journey
August 23, 2024

Spinning Fundamentals Encore EpisodeThis weeks episode of The Sheepspot Podcast, on The Spinners Journey, will help bring you clarity on where you are in your spinners journey, and what you might want to work on next to improve your spinning and make

Episode 117: Five Great Wools for New Spinners
August 16, 2024

Spinning Fundamentals Encore EpisodeIn this episode, Sasha talks about five beginner-friendly wools that new spinners can use to build their spinning skills.Mentioned in this episode:The Sheepspot Podcast, Episodes 56 and 57 (My Spinning Story)The

Episode 116: Plying for consistency
August 09, 2024

Spinning Fundamentals Encore EpisodeIn this episode, Sasha talks about what you can do with your wheel, your lazy Kate, and your singles to ply your yarns for consistency.Mentioned in this episode:Sarah Anderson's DIY Lazy Kate Video - no longer avai

Episode 115: Spinning More Consistent Singles
August 02, 2024

Spinning Fundamentals Encore EpisodeIn this episode of the podcast, Sasha walks through the process of spinning even singles, from sampling to maintaining an even twist.Mentioned in this episode:Consistent Singles Cheat SheetYou can find the transc

Episode 114: Spinning Commercial Fiber Blends with Mixed Staple Lengths
July 26, 2024

In this episode, Sasha talks about the strategies she's developed when spinning commercial fiber blends with mixed staple lengths.Mentioned in this episode:Episode 15: All About SamplingEpisode 66: Twist is a ChoiceYou can find the transcript for