In this episode, Sasha discusses a variety of ways prepare fiber for worsted spinning.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sources for combing tools:

woolcombs.com offers English, Russian paddle, and Viking combs

valkyrietools.com offers a variety of viking-style comps. Caveat emptor: those teeth are sharp.

Video Demos

Combing Wool the Right Way tutorial with Susan McFarland

Excellent short introduction to combing with mini-combs

Combing Wool

Good discussion of a variety of types of combs and demos of each

Woolcombing (parts 1-4)

Very detailed demonstration of using four-pitch English combs

Demonstration of flick carding a soft Shetland fleece

Other Info

Kate Larson, "Flicking and Carding Painted Locks"

This article offers insight into why you might choose a lock-by-lock prep method and there's a good illustration of using one hand carder to prep locks

You can find the script for this episode HERE.

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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 episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

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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 episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

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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 episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

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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 discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

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Spinning Fundamentals Encore Episode

In 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 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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Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention classes or offers that are no longer available.

Spinning Fundamentals Encore Episode

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.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Episodes 56 and 57, about Sasha’s spinning story.

You can find the transcript 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 classes or offers that are no longer available.

Spinning Fundamentals Encore Episode

In 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 Sheepspot Podcast, Episode 44 (Meet the Down Breeds)

You can find the transcript 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 classes or offers that are no longer available.