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

• Breed School

You can find the script for this episode HERE.

You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

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In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about one of her favorite wools, Rambouillet. Mentioned in this episode:

• Breed School

You can find the script for this episode HERE.

You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists. Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention links that are no longer available.

In this encore episode Sasha talks about different types of wool and their uses.

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook, by Deborah Robson and Carol Ekarius
• The Spinner's Book of Fleece, by Beth Smith
• Wool types cheat sheet - available inside The Flock
• Breed School

You can find the script for this episode HERE.

You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists. Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention links that are no longer available.

In this episode, Sasha offers 5 tips for plying and finishing a big spin.

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Sheepspot Podcast:

  • Episode 146: Why I Never End Up with Leftover Singles When I Ply

  • Episode 105: How to be sure your yarn has even ply twist throughout the skein

You can find the script for this episode HERE.

You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

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In this episode Sasha dives into the essential strategies for staying motivated and consistent during your big spinning projects. Based on her own experiences, she knows how easy it is to lose focus when tackling something ambitious, so she shares her best tips to keep you spinning happily and efficiently.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Carson Demer - Knitting Comfortably: The Ergonomics of Hand Knitting.

• The Sheepspot Podcast:

  • Episode 12: Be Kind, Rewind

  • Episode 36: Bobbin Winder Review

• Instagram

  • @sheepspot

  • @sashatorrespainting

You can find the script for this episode HERE.

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In this episode Sasha dives into what it takes to set herself up for a successful spin of 16 ounces or more. Sampling is a crucial part of the process; by letting herself start with experimentation and play, she figures out how to achieve both a fun spin and one that results in a yarn that she loves.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 15: All About Sampling

• Episode 22: Get to know your default yarn

• Episode 59: Sampling for a Project

• Episode 95: 3 Tips for Knitting with Handspun

• Spinning Records

You can find the script for this episode HERE.

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This episode is the first in our series focusing on the "Using Your Handspun" pillar of skillful spinning. In this episode Sasha discusses two approaches on planning a big spin and she addresses the advantages and disadvantages to both.

You can find the script for this episode HERE.

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In this episode, Sasha dives into the frustrating experience of leftover singles after plying, a common headache for spinners. She shares three effective strategies to ensure you never face this dilemma again. First, she explains her favorite method—working from multiple storage bobbins—which helps to minimize leftovers. She also introduces the concept of a plying bracelet, a handy technique that lets you easily ply your leftover yarn into a two-ply. Finally, for those creating three-ply yarns, she discusses chain plying as a way to use leftover singles. These three techniques will help you make the most of your singles and eliminate waste when plying.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Sheepspot Podcast

• Episode 11: Plying for consistency

• Episode 12: Be Kind, Rewind

• Episode 104: How Much Ply Twist? The Plyback of the Ply and the Question of Balance

• Episode 105: How to be sure your yarn has even ply twist throughout the skein

Spin School - the online course for new and self-taught spinners

You can find the script for this episode HERE.

You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

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