Sasha Torres

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 deepening your knowledge of spinning techniques or materials.

Author

Sasha Torres

Category

Education

Podcast website

sheepspot.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jun 6, 2025

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Episodes

Encore Episode: Spinning more consistent singles 24.08.2018

Mentioned in this episode: Spinning Consistent Singles Workshop at The Sheepspot Studio

Encore Episode: Woolen? Worsted? 17.08.2018

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about woolen and worsted yarns, how to spin yarns in either style, and when you might choose a woolen yarn over a worsted one and vice versa. Additional resources on the woolen-worsted continuum: Jacey Boggs Faulkner's Craftsy class, From Woolen to Worsted Judith MacKenzie's dvd/video download, The Spinner's Toolbox Abby Franquemont's video download, Dra...

Encore Episode: Wool Types—An Introduction 10.08.2018

Mentioned in this episode: The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook , by Deborah Robson and Carol Ekarius The Spinner's Book of Fleece , by Beth Smith To download your wool types cheat sheet, go to www.sheepspot.com/podcast/episode35.

Episode 34: Getting Organized 03.08.2018

Mentioned in this episode: Spinning Record Cards The Desire Map: A Guide to Creating Goals with Soul Paperback by Danielle LaPorte

Episode 33: Five Things I Love About PLY Magazine 20.07.2018

Mentioned in this episode: Ply Magazine PlyAway

Episode 32: How breed study makes you a better spinner 07.07.2018

In this episode, Sasha talks about all the ways that breed study can make you a more knowledgeable, confident, and versatile spinner

Episode 31: Top ten tips for successful fleece sale shopping 29.06.2018

On this week’s podcast, Sasha shares her best fleece-sale strategies. Mentioned in this episode: The Sheepspot Podcast, episode 17 (buying fleeces) The Sheepspot Podcast, episode 18 (washing fleeces) Comforter bags from Cleaner’s Supply Get all the details about Sheepspot’s Fiber Club here Get notified when the Fiber Club opens

Episode 30: Breed Spotlight | Perendale 23.06.2018

On this week’s podcast, we talk Perendale! Mentioned in the episode: The Sheepspot Podcast episode 29 (Meet the longwools) The Sheepspot Podcast episode 28 (Why rare breeds matter) The Knitted Bear Company Ramparts Farm and Wool Mill Tell Sasha which breeds you’ve spun: http://bit.ly/sheepbreedsurvey The Sheepspot Podcast episode 18 (on washing fleece) The Sheepspot Fiber Club Don’t forget to shar...

Episode 29: Meet the longwools 16.06.2018

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

Episode 28: Why rare sheep breeds matter 08.06.2018

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about why rare sheep breeds—and rare breeds of other livestock—are so important (and not just to spinners). This episode is about what's threatening genetic diversity in these animals, and why it matters.

Episode 27: Sheepspot's Mission 01.06.2018

Mentioned in this episode: Cabin Boy Knits SpinDoctor Episode 2 of the Sheepspot Podcast , on wool types Rare breed survival trust Livestock Conservancy Brene Brown website The Sheepspot Fiber Club

Episode 26: Self-Care for Creatives 25.05.2018

Mentioned in this episode: Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food Gregg D. Jacobs, Say Good Night to Insomnia Simple Habit meditation app 7 Health Reasons to Take Up Knitting Should you knit?

Episode 25: Getting Ready for a Fiber Festival 18.05.2018

Mentioned in this episode: The Prince Edward County Fiber Festival Sheepspot on Instagram

Episode 24: Tools 11.05.2018

Mentioned in this episode: Will Taylor/Judith MacKenzie Lazy Kate Tyvek Wristbands

Episode 23: Wheels 05.05.2018

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

Episode 22: Get to know your default yarn 27.04.2018

Mentioned in this episode: DIY Twist Angle Gauge Online Classes at Sheepspot Episode 4: Woolen/Worsted McMorran Yarn Balance from The Woolery Ravelry's Standard Yarn Weights Additional resources: Jillian Moreno, " A Spinner's Compass ," Knitty 47 (Spring/Summer 2014). Jillian Moreno, "The Gist of Grist," Ply (Summer 2014; the twist issue). Michele Boyd, "Twist Angle," Ply (Summer 2014; the twist i...

Episode 21: Six Ways to Bust Your Spinning Rut 20.04.2018

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha gives you six ways to stop spinning your default yarn over and over. Download the resource guide for a list of books and video classes to help get you out of your spinning rut and back into your spinning groove!

Episode 20: Your Spinning Mindset 13.04.2018

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about how the way we think about spinning affects how easily we become better spinners. Mentioned in this episode: Bust Your Spinning Ruts , an online class from Sheepspot coming in early May Mindset: The New Psychology of Success , by Carol Dweck

Episode 19: PlyAway! 07.04.2018

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha tells all about her trip to PlyAway, including that weird day when she was accused of shacking up with someone with (almost) the same name as hers. Mentioned in this episode: Online classes from Sheepspot ! Jack Stack's

Episode 18: Washing Fleeces 30.03.2018

Mentioned in this episode: " Washing & Spinning Cormo Locks and Other Fine Wools" by Beth Smith Judith Mackenzie’s Interweave DVD, Three Bags Full Mesh Lingerie Bags Cleaner's Supply Comforter Bags Unicorn Power Scour, at Amazon or directly from Unicorn Mesh Sweater Drying Rack The Sheepspot Fleece Club

Episode 17: Buying Fleeces 23.03.2018

Mentioned in this episode: Sheepspot Podcast Episode 2 and Episode 6 Sheepspot Fleece Club

Episode 16: A Week in the Life 16.03.2018

Mentioned in this episode: The Meathead Hat pattern by Larissa Brown

Episode 15: All About Sampling 09.03.2018

Mentioned in this episode: The Sheepspot Fiber Club The Sheepspot Community Facebook Page

Episode 14: Make your own spinning toolkit 02.03.2018

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about how to assemble a spinning toolkit that you can hang right from your wheel. Mentioned in this episode: Felted Spinning Wheel Bag pattern Oil pen E mbroidery scissors Wraps per inch tools Rosie’s Precise Control Card

Episode 13: Wheel Maintenance 23.02.2018

Mentioned in this episode: Obenauf’s Heavy Duty LP "Know Your Wheel" Interweave DVD

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