Podcasts about handspinning

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Best podcasts about handspinning

Latest podcast episodes about handspinning

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Wool mill talk, knitting, sewing Dress No. 1 and a little handspinning yarn from YouTube

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 54:13


All the wool is a vlog  all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.To watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/vJcVoQ3HQnIThis episode starts at the wool mill where I do a lot of picking and carding different types of wool.  A little handspinning at the Lendrum and then I share some of my finished knit and sewn projects. Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Blogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/Ravelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillHandspun audio podcastJoin Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMill Free hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pag...For details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pag...For details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pro...Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/col...Mentioned in this episode:Link to Conditioning your wool at homehttp://www.beingewethful.com/blog/making-a-carding-conditioning-oilCabled vestPattern: Breakwater Beach VestDesigner: Irina AnikeevaYarn: Ewetopia SustainawoolSewn dress:Dress No. 1 by 100 Acts of SewingKnitted rabbitPattern: Bunny in a Dotty DressDesigner: Julie Will

Wool n' Spinning Radio
When the Going gets Tough: Blending Boards & More!

Wool n' Spinning Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 55:11


Dear Spinning Circle,Today. On Wool n' Spinning Radio. Debbie Held is a freelance journalist that I had the immense pleasure meeting in person in 2022, after following each other online for many years. Debbie's love of blending boards started in 2015 when she began playing with this humble fibre preparation tool and began pushing it to its limit. While our conversation covered many topics about how Debbie began her spinning journey with a spindle from a friend in a time of need, to writing her book, The Spinner's Blending Board Bible, to reflecting on what might be next, we really had a discussion about life. What will each of us do when the going gets tough? Truly, Debbie's answer is that the tough get going. Her work is incredible and hope you have a look at her Instagram account, @doodler01.***If you would like to be a guest on Wool n' Spinning Radio, please reach out to Rachel [at] welfordpurls [dot] com.Until next month, keep wool close and your spindles closer!Warmly,Rachel

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Handspinning yarn for a sweater quantity

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 13:52 Transcription Available


All the wool is a vlog  all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.Ready to handspin enough yarn to knit a sweater or other big project? In this episode I share my top tips to help get you to the finish line.Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Blogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/To watch the most recent YouTube episodehttps://youtu.be/OgYdngFGY08Join Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillRavelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillTo ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsAffiliate link if would like to support me while buying from these companiesWooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352Mission at Ewethful:My mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. I strive to produce lightly processed products that maintain their character, have low environmental impact and tell the stories of the animals and shepherds from whence they came.

Wool n' Spinning Radio
A Room of One's Own

Wool n' Spinning Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 74:37


Dear Spinning Circle,Today. On Wool n' Spinning Radio. Rebecca and I were so pleased to be able to record this episode with Lisa Schweitzer, a pillar and leader in our community. For those who haven't met Lisa yet, she is a weaver, handspinner, knitter and maker, long-time member of the Wool n' Spinning community and lives in a remote area of Iowa, USA. Lisa is an eloquant speaker and I hope you enjoy our conversation about making in remote locations. Both Rebecca and Lisa live in remote areas, without many urban amenities, guilds and makers within their immediate neighbourhoods.We started our conversation today with sharing what we are working on and then moved into a discussion about making in isolation. Lisa touches on why she makes and continues to share her makes. Because we recognize that many in our community make in many different types of isolation - whether physical, due to disability, remote locations, and many more factors, we wanted to discuss what this means when much of our interactions occur online versus in real life. Does this affect our making and how so?If you have questions about what we discussed in today's episode, please post them in the community, either as part of the Slack channel (available through Patreon) or on the Ravelry group, Wool n' Spinning.Patreon Post hereOf course, we would love to welcome you to our community. Membership in the community provides you access to an amazing archive of teaching vlogs & posts that will help you on your handspinning journey. I am also here as a resource to help you! The Join button is on the landing page on Patreon for those wishing to learn more.If you are enjoying the audio podcast, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a rating or review to help other handspinners find it. Thank you so much!Until next time, Happy Spinning!Rachel & Rebecca

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Support spindle handspinning Qiviut. Plus a Makers goes May Day marching from YouTube.

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 26:40


All the wool is a vlog  all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.To watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/Wu6aQSa_gj0This episode starts with some updates on what I am knitting! Then we get some handspinning on as I talk handspinning qiviut fiber on a support spindle. And this episode ends with some videos from the May Day march in Salem, Oregon.Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Blogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/Ravelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillJoin Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillTo ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsMentioned in this episode:Kravelli support spindleshttps://kravelli.com/Link to Conditioning your wool at homehttp://www.beingewethful.com/blog/making-a-carding-conditioning-oilBreakwater Beach VestDesigner: Irina Anikeevaknitted with Ewetopia YarnAffiliate link:Wooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Shetland wool, Suri alpaca, a farm visit. Handspinning yarn and a Maker's Soapbox

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 54:00


All the wool is a vlog  all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.To watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/DO7my6WrTy4This episode starts in the mill at the picker as we blend up Shetland wool and Suri alpaca. Then more picking with Shetland wool and dyed up tussah silk. Off to the carder we go with these fibers and of course a little handspinning. There is also a quick visit to the farm to see the pigs, alpaca, June the pony and the sheep.Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Blogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/Ravelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillJoin Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillTo ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsMentioned in this episode:Breakwater Beach VestDesigner: Irina Anikeevaknitted with Ewetopia YarnNYTimes articles re: pronatalismhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/us/politics/trump-birthrate-proposals.htmlForeign Affairs magazine November/December 2024 editionArticle referenced: The Age of Depopulation: Surviving a World Gone GrayAuthor: Nicholas EberstadtOther sources I followNathan Tankushttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/10/business/economy/tariffs-apparel-american-made.htmlChad Scotthttps://www.youtube.com/@UCO1ydt_TOAZfwEgJpgOx2jQ Keds Economisthttps://www.youtube.com/@UC-L8bPaJ_aJznCLLtUHxnLA The Weekly Show with Jon Stewarthttps://www.youtube.com/@UCQlJ7XpBtiMLKNSd4RAJmRQ Reuters, Al Jazeera, NYTimes, NPR, Foreign AffairsAffiliate link:Wooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Carding and handspinning Shetland wool. In the dye studio. Sew heaven. A Maker's Soapbox from YouTube

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 44:32


All the wool is a vlog  all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.To watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/XTc7rocXgCgThis episode starts out at the wool mill where I am carding up some Shetland wool. Then we head to my studio where we dye up some wool and then take a quick pitstop by the fiber farm to say hi to the sheep. A little sewing talk is in here as I start the Dress #1 from 100 Acts of Sewing and I find myself in sewing heaven. Finally a little handspinning at my Majacraft and yes, a little politics as I review what's happening in the US this week. Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Blogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/Ravelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillJoin Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillTo ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsMentioned in this episode:The online sewing course I am taking is through Sew Liberatedhttps://sewliberated.com/our-coursesPattern: Nocturne Pants by Sew LiberatedSewing I am working onby 100 Acts of Sewing, Dress No 1https://www.100actsofsewing.com/Baby ponchopattern: Baby Doe Ponchodesigner: Appalachian Baby DesignSewing heaven is at Jeff's Sewing Machinehttps://www.sewingeugene.com/NYTimes articles re: textile industryhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/12/us/south-carolina-manufacturing-tariffs.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/10/business/economy/tariffs-apparel-american-made.htmlAffiliate link:Wooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Processing and carding wool. Handspinning Clun Forest. My finished Nocturne pants from YouTube

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 39:32


All the wool is a vlog  all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.To watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/vo0FzOot8vcThis episode starts out at the wool mill where I am working with a rare breed, Clun Forest. Washing wool and then off to the carder we go. Also a little picking and carding of a Shetland/alpaca blend. Then I head home to do a little handspinning and show off my first completed sewing project, the Nocturne pants!Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Blogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/Ravelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillJoin Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillTo ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsMentioned in this episode:The online sewing course I am taking is through Sew Liberatedhttps://sewliberated.com/our-coursesPattern: Nocturne Pants by Sew LiberatedAffiliate link:Wooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Longdraw vs Short Forward Handspinning: Pros and cons.

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 22:25 Transcription Available


All the wool is a vlog  all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.If you are unsure of the difference between longdraw spinning and short forward spinning this is a great episode for you! Or maybe you aren't sure why you would want to spin one way vs the other. In this episode I run through the techniques as well as pros and cons for each spinning style. Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Blogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/To watch the most recent YouTube episodehttps://youtu.be/Gw-6kOLyS74Join Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillRavelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillTo ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsAffiliate link if would like to support me while buying from these companiesWooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352Mission at Ewethful:My mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. I strive to produce lightly processed products that maintain their character, have low environmental impact and tell the stories of the animals and shepherds from whence they came.

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
A catch up on current knitting, handspinning and sewing projects

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 21:40


All the wool is a vlog  all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.To watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/SfMWKye31AYThis episode is a little different as I take a little break from the wool mill to play some catch-up at home. We start off on a walk with the dogs at one of the grass seed fields. Then it's homeward to show my current wip's. Handspinning, knitting and a bit of my first sewing project. Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Blogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/Ravelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillJoin Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillTo ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsMentioned in this episode:Breakwater Beach VestDesigner: Irina Anikeevaknitted with Ewetopia YarnLulu SlipoverDesigner: PetiteKnitknitted with handspun Shetland lamb yarnThe online sewing course I am taking is through Sew Liberatedhttps://sewliberated.com/our-coursesPattern: Nocturne Pants by Sew LiberatedAffiliate link:Wooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352

Wool n' Spinning Radio
Works in Progress, Stash Age & More!

Wool n' Spinning Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 64:48


Dear Spinning Circle,This month on Wool n' Spinning Radio, Rebecca and I sat down to 'try on' some segments that will be a regular part of the Radio show going forward: From what we're working on while recording to things we've aquired (and moved on) to events in our lives that are bringing us joy. So much to cozy up to this month: We hope you enjoy the show!Previous Episodes are available hereIf you have questions about what we discussed in today's episode, please post them in the community, either as part of the Slack channel (available through Patreon) or on the Ravelry group, Wool n' Spinning. Of course, we would love to welcome you to our community. Membership in the community provides you access to an amazing archive of teaching vlogs & posts that will help you on your handspinning journey. I am also here as a resource to help you! The Join button is on the landing page on Patreon for those wishing to learn more.If you are enjoying the audio podcast, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a rating or review to help other handspinners find it. Thank you so much!Until next time, Happy Spinning!Rachel & Rebecca

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Handspinning yarn, longdraw vs short forward. Inside the wool mill. A Maker's Soapbox. From YouTube

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 39:21


All the wool is a vlog  all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.To watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/Gw-6kOLyS74This episode starts out in the wool mill as we pick several different wools with other fibers to create blends. The fibers are then off to the carder and turned into roving for handspinning. And finally I take the finished fibers to the spinning wheel for sampling and some spinning talk. Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Blogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/Ravelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillJoin Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillTo ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsMentions in this episode:Knit top I am wearing at the endPattern: Luna de PlataDesigner: Claudia QuintanillaEveryone is welcome here banner purchased on Etsy from TheLittleRainbowsAffiliate link:Wooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Tips for handspinning hard to spin wool, skirting a Finn sheep fleece and inside the wool mill from YouTube

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 38:12


All the wool is a vlog  all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.To watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/WgDCW-AJNNwThis episode starts at the wool mill as I blend up Romney wool, alpaca and silk. There is also washing wool and carding up the Romney blend wool. Back on the farm I walk through tips for prepping hard to handspin fibers and we do an unboxing of a fleece I received in the mail.Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Blogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/Ravelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillJoin Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillTo ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsMentions in  episode:Maria Ressa, Nobel Peace Prize winner and author of "How to Stand up to a Dictator" was on The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart. March 6 2025 episodeAffiliate link:Wooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

All the wool is a vlog  all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.One thing leads to another right? Over recent weeks I've added embroidery and sewing onto the list of ever growing crafts. Non-makers give me a blank misunderstood stare and say "as if you have time for another craft." Well it turns out I do because I make the time! In this episode I talk about what becoming a multi-crafter looks like, the benefits and how to make it work.To watch the most recent episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/aCYSgfZxNX8https://youtu.be/aCYSgfZxNX8Join Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillTo ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsMentions in  episode:The online sewing course I am taking is through Sew Liberatedhttps://sewliberated.com/our-coursesAudio podcast mentioned: The Weekly Show with Jon StewartAffiliate link if would like to support me while buying from these companiesWooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352Mission at Ewethful:My mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. I strive to produce lightly processed products that maintain their character, have low environmental impact and tell the stories of the animals and shepherds from whence they came.Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Instagram@ewethfulfiberfarm https://www.instagram.com/ewethfulfibermill/FacebookEwethfulFiberFarmandMill https://www.facebook.com/ewethfulfiberfarmandmillRavelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillBlogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Wool and Handspinning, embroidery on knitting and my first sewing project from YouTube

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 52:09


All the wool is a vlog  all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.To watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/aCYSgfZxNX8https://youtu.be/aCYSgfZxNX8This episode starts answering the age old question, does wool freeze? Then onward to the wool mill where we wash and card up different wool types. Plus unboxing wool fleeces I received in the mail and of course a little bit of handspinning wool roving on an Ashford traditional spinning wheel. Join Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillTo ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsMentions in  episode:The online sewing course I am taking is through Sew Liberatedhttps://sewliberated.com/our-coursesEmbroidery pattern from Claudia Quintanilla in her book Memory LaneAudio podcast mentioned: The Weekly Show with Jon StewartAffiliate link if would like to support me while buying from these companiesWooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352Mission at Ewethful:My mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. I strive to produce lightly processed products that maintain their character, have low environmental impact and tell the stories of the animals and shepherds from whence they came.Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Instagram@ewethfulfiberfarm https://www.instagram.com/ewethfulfibermill/FacebookEwethfulFiberFarmandMill https://www.facebook.com/ewethfulfiberfarmandmillRavelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillBlogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/

Wool n' Spinning Radio
Imaginary Inspirational Yarns & Garments

Wool n' Spinning Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 52:09


Dear Spinning Circle,Today. Rebecca and Rachel sat down to have a fun chat about those imaginary yarns and garments we would love to spend time making but just don't get a chance to do it. It's not that they're yarns we're particularly motivated to actually make, it's more that they are yarns we dream about. Think frivolity and fun. Just messing around with possibilities – what would happen if I did this to create that? I hope you enjoy our conversation!Projects talked inthe episode {Ravelry Project Pages}:Rachel's Albini Cardigan hereRachel's Shifty Sweater hereGet Weaving with Sarah hereRebecca's Draper Cardigan hereIf you have questions about what we discussed in today's episode, please post them in the community, either as part of the Slack channel (available through Patreon) or on the Ravelry group, Wool n' Spinning. Of course, we would love to welcome you to our community. Membership in the community provides you access to an amazing archive of teaching vlogs & posts that will help you on your handspinning journey. I am also here as a resource to help you! The Join button is on the landing page on Patreon for those wishing to learn more.Be sure to go back and listen to last month's episode on Mammoth Fibre Preparation - there was a flowchart and other visuals associated with that episode. We would love to hear your input! Listen here.If you are enjoying the audio podcast, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a rating or review to help other handspinners find it. Thank you so much!Until next time, Happy Spinning!Rachel & Rebecca 

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Cormo wool and re-washing for better wool carding and handspinning from YouTube

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 35:55


All the wool is a vlog  all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.To watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/zreBoWPvR7wThis episode starts with a raw Cormo fleece talking about skirting and making it approachable for at home. And of course Wish meets her dream fleece. We also do lots of wool washing including a re-wash on a fleece that wasn't clean enough. And of course a little carding and handspinning woolJoin Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillTo ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkThe retreat was hosted by Andrea and Madeleine of the Fruity Knitting podcast. Watch, subscribe, and support them on Patreon https://www.youtube.com/@FruityKnittingFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsAffiliate link if would like to support me while buying from these companiesWooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352Mission at Ewethful:My mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. I strive to produce lightly processed products that maintain their character, have low environmental impact and tell the stories of the animals and shepherds from whence they came.Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Instagram@ewethfulfiberfarm https://www.instagram.com/ewethfulfibermill/FacebookEwethfulFiberFarmandMill https://www.facebook.com/ewethfulfiberfarmandmillRavelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillBlogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Wool Wednesday: Carding and Handspinning Corriedale wool from YouTube

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 27:39


All the wool is a vlog  all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.To watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/rLi9zb8OdzUThis episode starts answering the age old question, does wool freeze? Then onward to the wool mill where we wash and card up different wool types. Plus unboxing wool fleeces I received in the mail and of course a little bit of handspinning wool roving on an Ashford traditional spinning wheel. Join Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillTo ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkThe retreat was hosted by Andrea and Madeleine of the Fruity Knitting podcast. Watch, subscribe, and support them on Patreon https://www.youtube.com/@FruityKnittingFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsAffiliate link if would like to support me while buying from these companiesWooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352Mission at Ewethful:My mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. I strive to produce lightly processed products that maintain their character, have low environmental impact and tell the stories of the animals and shepherds from whence they came.Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Instagram@ewethfulfiberfarm https://www.instagram.com/ewethfulfibermill/FacebookEwethfulFiberFarmandMill https://www.facebook.com/ewethfulfiberfarmandmillRavelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillBlogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Embroider on knitting, mosaic knitting and my first knitting retreat recap from YouTube

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 33:58


All the wool is a vlog  all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.To watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/uXQwdJt2JM0This episode is a little different as I share the experiences from my first knitting retreat in lovely Costa Rica. The retreat was hosted by Andrea and Madeleine of the YouTube channel Fruity Knitting and Claudia Quintanilla - knitwear designer and yarn shop owner of EweKnit in Canada. https://www.youtube.com/ @FruityKnitting  Please go watch, subscribe and support Fruity Knitting on Patreon. They are amazing!!!The patterns I refer to in this episode areHandspun cotton tank, The Classic Camisole by Darling Jadore Mohair/silk short sleeve top, Luna de Plata, by Claudia QuintanillaVest, Breakwater Beach Vest by Irina AnikeevaJoin Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillTo ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkThe retreat was hosted by Andrea and Madeleine of the Fruity Knitting podcast. Watch, subscribe, and support them on Patreon https://www.youtube.com/@FruityKnittingFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsAffiliate link if would like to support me while buying from these companiesWooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352Mission at Ewethful:My mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. I strive to produce lightly processed products that maintain their character, have low environmental impact and tell the stories of the animals and shepherds from whence they came.Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Instagram@ewethfulfiberfarm https://www.instagram.com/ewethfulfibermill/FacebookEwethfulFiberFarmandMill https://www.facebook.com/ewethfulfiberfarmandmillRavelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillBlogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/

Wool n' Spinning Radio
The Mammoth of Fibre Preparation

Wool n' Spinning Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 66:56


Dear Spinning Circle,Today. On Wool n' Spinning Radio. Rebecca and Rachel sat down to chat about a mammoth in the room, which is fibre preparation. It has become such a major focus of what we talk about in this community and other handspinning communities, that we wanted to talk about it. While fibre preparation is a huge source of excitement and motivation to pull things out and prepare fibres, including those amazing fleeces many of us have in our stashes, it is also a time consuming and often expensive endeavor, particularly when looking at the possibility that tools need to be purchased.Over the past month or so, Rebecca and I have been working on a flowchart (see attached) associated with this episode of WnS Radio. You can download it and explore the PDF while you are listening to this episode or save it for later if you follow the links in the show notes wherever you are listening to this. This flowchart is a Beta version of our ideas and we are going to be working in this throughout the remainder of the winter and into the Spring. There will be more pages added to it – we just haven't quite gotten there yet! Any thoughts you have that would be helpful, please place them in the comments of the Patreon post – we would love to hear them.What have been your road blocks with fibre preparation? If you live with mobility or accessibly issues, we would love to hear how that affects your fibre preparation.Where would you categorise yourself on the scale from fibre preparation artist to hand spinner?Direct Patreon Link here (for graphics)If you have questions about what we discussed in today's episode, please post them in the community, either as part of the Slack channel (available through Patreon) or on the Ravelry group, Wool n' Spinning. Of course, we would love to welcome you to our community. Membership in the community provides you access to an amazing archive of teaching vlogs & posts that will help you on your handspinning journey. I am also here as a resource to help you! The Join button is on the landing page on Patreon for those wishing to learn more.If you are enjoying the audio podcast, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a rating or review to help other handspinners find it. Thank you so much!I hope you enjoy our conversation. Until next time, Happy Spinning!Rachel & Rebecca 

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Dyed in the wool fun for spinning yarn from YouTube

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 28:49


To watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/GV4h5jXvmgsAll the wool is a vlog  all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.This episode is all wool mill all day as we process wool that I dyed in lock formation. Picking and blending plus plenty of wool carding. And I end with a little handspinning of some of the roving processed in the mill.Join Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillTo join the Ravelry discussion for the spin to knit alonghttps://www.ravelry.com/discuss/ewethful-fiber-farm--mill/topics/4342433To ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsWooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352Mission at Ewethful:My mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. I strive to produce lightly processed products that maintain their character, have low environmental impact and tell the stories of the animals and shepherds from whence they came.Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Instagram@ewethfulfiberfarm https://www.instagram.com/ewethfulfibermill/FacebookEwethfulFiberFarmandMill https://www.facebook.com/ewethfulfiberfarmandmillRavelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillBlogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Handspinning dog hair to yarn. Plus using a blending board and carding wool from YouTube

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 37:42


To watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/FsZo05QAuzIAll the wool is a vlog  all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.This episode starts at the wool mill with some alpaca washing. Then we head to the picker to blend up fibers. A visit into my craft room at home has some blending board action as I create fibers with my dog's hair to spin to yarn. Then finally back at the mill where we do some wool carding and handspinning.Join Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillTo join the Ravelry discussion for the spin to knit alonghttps://www.ravelry.com/discuss/ewethful-fiber-farm--mill/topics/4342433To ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsWooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352Mission at Ewethful:My mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. I strive to produce lightly processed products that maintain their character, have low environmental impact and tell the stories of the animals and shepherds from whence they came.Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Instagram@ewethfulfiberfarm https://www.instagram.com/ewethfulfibermill/FacebookEwethfulFiberFarmandMill https://www.facebook.com/ewethfulfiberfarmandmillRavelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillBlogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Fiber Goats: Pygora, Angora and Cashmere

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 18:46 Transcription Available


Handspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.Link to the YouTube episode I referancehttps://youtu.be/HpXygSOPpx8Join Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillTo join the Ravelry discussion for the spin to knit alonghttps://www.ravelry.com/discuss/ewethful-fiber-farm--mill/topics/4342433To ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsAssociation sites I reference in this episodePygora Breeders AssociationCashmere Goat AssociationAmerican Breeders AssociationAffiliate link if would like to support me while buying from these companiesWooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352Mission at Ewethful:My mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. I strive to produce lightly processed products that maintain their character, have low environmental impact and tell the stories of the animals and shepherds from whence they came.Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Instagram@ewethfulfiberfarm https://www.instagram.com/ewethfulfibermill/FacebookEwethfulFiberFarmandMill https://www.facebook.com/ewethfulfiberfarmandmillRavelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillBlogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Processing wool for handspinning and knitting socks from YouTube

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 44:42


Handspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.To watch this episode on YouTube:This episode starts with me on the farm hanging out with June the rescue pony. Then a little tumbling llama in the barn before we head to the mill for washing, loads of picking, carding and a little handspinning on the Lendrum wheel. This episode I work with Corriedale, Rambouillet, Romney, Border Leicester and llama fibers.Join Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillTo join the Ravelry discussion for the spin to knit alonghttps://www.ravelry.com/discuss/ewethful-fiber-farm--mill/topics/4342433To ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsSocks I am wearing by Imperial YarnsSock patterns shown in this episode:Natural colored with purple Guan-Xi Socks by Tiffany ChenNatural colored with teal Affiliate link if would like to support me while buying from these companiesWooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352Mission at Ewethful:My mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. I strive to produce lightly processed products that maintain their character, have low environmental impact and tell the stories of the animals and shepherds from whence they came.Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Instagram@ewethfulfiberfarm https://www.instagram.com/ewethfulfibermill/FacebookEwethfulFiberFarmandMill https://www.facebook.com/ewethfulfiberfarmandmillRavelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillBlogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/

Wool n' Spinning Radio
Meaghan of Bramble Ridge Hand Dyed Yarns

Wool n' Spinning Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 40:22


Dear Spinning Circle,Today. On Wool n' Spinning Radio. Rebecca and Rachel sat down with Meaghan of Bramble Ridge Hand Dyed Yarns, based out of Mission, British Columbia, Canada. Meaghan has been dyeing up a storm in the background, creating our next iteration of Breed Blends and Colour Study fibre for us to spin & create with! Thank you to Meaghan for this opportunity to work with you, support your small business and create with the community at large!Meaghan has generously offered a discount code to the Patreon community of Wool n' Spinning. When you log into your account, you will see at the top of your feed (if you didn't get an email about the post already) that there is a post there about all things Breed Blends & Colour Study. This post has the ordering link, as well as the discount code. Please be sure to put the discount code in before you complete your ordering as refunds will not be offered.Breed Blends & Colour Study Ordering Links & Discount Code Post hereYou DO NOT need to be a member of the Patreon community to participate  - only to get the discount code!If you have questions about what we discussed in today's episode, please post them in the community, either as part of the Slack channel (available through Patreon) or on the Ravelry group, Wool n' Spinning. Of course, we would love to welcome you to our community. Membership in the community provides you access to an amazing archive of teaching vlogs & posts that will help you on your handspinning journey. I am also here as a resource to help you! The Join button is also on the landing page on Patreon for those wishing to learn more. If you are enjoying the audio podcast, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a rating or review to help other handspinners find it. Thank you so much!Comment here with your thoughts for your fibre! What are you going to spin with it? Socks? A fun yarn structure? Please share!Warmly,Rachel

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Spin to Knit: Tips for handspinning the yarn you want

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 16:18 Transcription Available


Handspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.To join the Zoom spin along on December 31st head to the Ewethful patreon community and become a memberhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillPattern suggestions mentioned Mittens: The World's Simplest Mittens by Tin Can KnitsPattern is available using Fingering, DK, Worsted or Chunky weight yarns!You'll need max 300 yardsKerchief: Ritual Kerchief by Caitlin HunterYou can use any size yarn for this pattern. Loads of bobble fun! 280+ yards dependent on yarn weight and gaugeBeanie: Jason's Cashmere Hat by Melissa ThompsonUses Aran weight yarn with some cables. You'll need 200 yardsTo join the Ravelry discussion for the spin to knit alonghttps://www.ravelry.com/discuss/ewethful-fiber-farm--mill/topics/4342433To ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsAffiliate link if would like to support me while buying from these companiesWooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352Mission at Ewethful:My mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. I strive to produce lightly processed products that maintain their character, have low environmental impact and tell the stories of the animals and shepherds from whence they came.Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Instagram@ewethfulfiberfarm https://www.instagram.com/ewethfulfibermill/FacebookEwethfulFiberFarmandMill https://www.facebook.com/ewethfulfiberfarmandmillRavelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillBlogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Wool Wednesday: cold soaking wool to finished roving ready to handspin from YouTube

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 23:32


Handspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.To watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/cxZ5eX1n26QTo ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationJoin Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsAffiliate link if would like to support me while buying from these companiesWooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352Mission at Ewethful:My mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. I strive to produce lightly processed products that maintain their character, have low environmental impact and tell the stories of the animals and shepherds from whence they came.Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Instagram@ewethfulfiberfarm https://www.instagram.com/ewethfulfibermill/FacebookEwethfulFiberFarmandMill https://www.facebook.com/ewethfulfiberfarmandmillRavelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillBlogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Unravel the Secrets to 3-ply Yarns

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 16:49 Transcription Available


Handspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.To ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationJoin Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsAffiliate link if would like to support me while buying from these companiesWooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352Mission at Ewethful:My mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. I strive to produce lightly processed products that maintain their character, have low environmental impact and tell the stories of the animals and shepherds from whence they came.Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Instagram@ewethfulfiberfarm https://www.instagram.com/ewethfulfibermill/FacebookEwethfulFiberFarmandMill https://www.facebook.com/ewethfulfiberfarmandmillRavelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillBlogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Wool (picking, carding and handspinning CA Red) Wednesday from YouTube

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 30:14


Handspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.To watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/UXscA3vkp1kTo ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationJoin Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsAffiliate link if would like to support me while buying from these companiesWooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352Mission at Ewethful:My mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. I strive to produce lightly processed products that maintain their character, have low environmental impact and tell the stories of the animals and shepherds from whence they came.Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Instagram@ewethfulfiberfarm https://www.instagram.com/ewethfulfibermill/FacebookEwethfulFiberFarmandMill https://www.facebook.com/ewethfulfiberfarmandmillRavelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillBlogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/

Wool n' Spinning Radio
The Whys & Hows of Big Projects

Wool n' Spinning Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 67:48


Dear Spinning Circle,Welcome back to another Radio episode! This month, Rebecca sat Rachel down to quiz her about working through longer projects. It came from a discussion back in August at Knit City Calgary 2024. For context, let's set the table: Back in 2019, you were struggling with the idea of how to justify the time and effort to put into a really big spinning project to weave an heirloom piece. Do you remember that feeling? What is the Biggest Project you've ever completed? How long did it take? How did you feel about it at the end vs. the beginning? How did it change things for you?Gentle Morning by Trin-Annelie hereCheviot 3-ply handspun for Gentle Mornning here (1000 yards / 355 grams)Rideau-Arcott/Charollais 4-ply handspun here (1600 yards / 550 grams)What kind of big project dreams do you have right now? What, for you, is the motivation behind them? Aside from the obvious limitations of hours in the day (which is huge and should be acknowledged), do you feel like anything else is holding you back from trying one? How do we give ourselves permission to pursue projects like this?Compare big projects - like spinning to weave for a coat, etc. -  a sampling-heavy or    learning-heavy big project, like Year of Yarn, Year of Colour (available for purchase), or a Certificate program. How is the process different? How are they easier or harder to justify? How does each one change you as a maker?A can-of-worms question: do you think of these pieces as “art”? Would doing so change their perceived value?How do you manage longer spins, especially those that are colour monotonous? How do you plan for these larger projects? Please share below!Please take a moment to like & share the podcast, leave a review & share with others! For more, head to Patreon here.Thank you for tuning in!Rachel & Rebecca

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Washing CA Red wool, wool mill processing and a wee knitting update from YouTube

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 39:23


Handspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.To watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/RdIPKvohUAQTo ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationJoin Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsAffiliate link if would like to support me while buying from these companiesWooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352Mission at Ewethful:My mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. I strive to produce lightly processed products that maintain their character, have low environmental impact and tell the stories of the animals and shepherds from whence they came.Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Instagram@ewethfulfiberfarm https://www.instagram.com/ewethfulfibermill/FacebookEwethfulFiberFarmandMill https://www.facebook.com/ewethfulfiberfarmandmillRavelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillBlogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Alpaca and a little wool Wednesday from YouTube

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 24:23


Handspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.This episode is chock full of alpaca talk with a little wool too of course! All about alpaca fiber and a little handspinning at the end on a Lendrum single treadle wheel.To watch the YouTube shearing episode follow the linkhttps://youtu.be/JGwqXrgUZtEFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationJoin Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsAffiliate link if would like to support me while buying from these companiesWooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352Mission at Ewethful:My mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. I strive to produce lightly processed products that maintain their character, have low environmental impact and tell the stories of the animals and shepherds from whence they came.Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Instagram@ewethfulfiberfarm https://www.instagram.com/ewethfulfibermill/FacebookEwethfulFiberFarmandMill https://www.facebook.com/ewethfulfiberfarmandmillRavelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillBlogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Handspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.This episode I talk all about our adventures in how our shearing days have evolved over the years. From stressed out to calm and all the stages in between. Whether you are thinking about getting sheep, already have sheep or just love to here behind the scenes farm stories, I think you'll enjoy the episode!To watch the YouTube shearing episode follow the linkhttps://youtu.be/s7Eb44-oBJw Shearers we use now!Correy McAtee and Michael Estes. Please feel free to reach out for his contact information.Free hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationJoin Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsAffiliate link if would like to support me while buying from these companiesWooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352Mission at Ewethful:My mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. I strive to produce lightly processed products that maintain their character, have low environmental impact and tell the stories of the animals and shepherds from whence they came.Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Instagram@ewethfulfiberfarm https://www.instagram.com/ewethfulfibermill/FacebookEwethfulFiberFarmandMill https://www.facebook.com/ewethfulfiberfarmandmillRavelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillBlogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Wool Wednesday: Always washing wool from YouTube

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 14:09


Handspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.On the farm and at the wool mill this episode as we cold soak and wash wool. Tumble some alpaca fiber before washing it. And of course plenty of carding at the mill. To watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/fX5g8He-M-IDiscount codes from this episode:25% off online longdraw spinning course use code octoberlongdraw at checkout25% off handspun yarn to be donated to the Harris/Walz campain. Use code harrisforpresident at checkoutFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationJoin Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsAffiliate links if would like to support me while buying from these companiesRevolution Fibershttps://revolutionfibers.com/?dt_id=502219Wooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352Mission at Ewethful:My mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. I strive to produce lightly processed products that maintain their character, have low environmental impact and tell the stories of the animals and shepherds from whence they came.Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Instagram@ewethfulfiberfarm https://www.instagram.com/ewethfulfibermill/FacebookEwethfulFiberFarmandMill https://www.facebook.com/ewethfulfiberfarmandmillRavelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillBlogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Long Draw Handspinning. The what, why and a little bit of how.

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 14:29 Transcription Available


To ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkHandspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.25% off discount code good thru October 31, 2024 enter octoberlongdraw at checkoutFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Free hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationJoin Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsAffiliate links if would like to support me while buying from these companiesRevolution Fibershttps://revolutionfibers.com/?dt_id=502219Wooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352Mission at Ewethful:My mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. I strive to produce lightly processed products that maintain their character, have low environmental impact and tell the stories of the animals and shepherds from whence they came.Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Instagram@ewethfulfiberfarm https://www.instagram.com/ewethfulfibermill/FacebookEwethfulFiberFarmandMill https://www.facebook.com/ewethfulfiberfarmandmillRavelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillBlogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Wool Wednesday Working with Mohair from YouTube

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 16:09


Handspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.Back at the wool mill for this episode as I walk you through processing this month's fiber club. Mohair from picking to blending with wool to carding and of course a little handspinning the fresh roving to yarn at the end. To watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/sa4CHSFgLtATo ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkIf you would like to watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/c0qY_HSpotgFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationJoin Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsAffiliate links if would like to support me while buying from these companiesRevolution Fibershttps://revolutionfibers.com/?dt_id=502219Wooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352Mission at Ewethful:My mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. I strive to produce lightly processed products that maintain their character, have low environmental impact and tell the stories of the animals and shepherds from whence they came.Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Instagram@ewethfulfiberfarm https://www.instagram.com/ewethfulfibermill/FacebookEwethfulFiberFarmandMill https://www.facebook.com/ewethfulfiberfarmandmillRavelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillBlogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Picking wool for Ethel

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 9:25 Transcription Available


To ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkHandspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.Free hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationJoin Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsAffiliate links if would like to support me while buying from these companiesRevolution Fibershttps://revolutionfibers.com/?dt_id=502219Wooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352Mission at Ewethful:My mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. I strive to produce lightly processed products that maintain their character, have low environmental impact and tell the stories of the animals and shepherds from whence they came.Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Instagram@ewethfulfiberfarm https://www.instagram.com/ewethfulfibermill/FacebookEwethfulFiberFarmandMill https://www.facebook.com/ewethfulfiberfarmandmillRavelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillBlogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers
Wool Buying Wednesday Raw Wool Price Guide from YouTube

All the Wool A Podcast for Hand Spinners, Knitters, and Yarn lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 16:08


A podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.Inside the wool mill this week we are at the mill picking Shetland wool, bamboo and mohair. Then off to the carder and of course a little handspinning on my spinning wheel with the fresh roving.Link to watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/UQhbRdYZoZ4To ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-educationJoin Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillFor details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheelhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-pageFor details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdrawhttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545Shop for Ewethful handspinning fibershttps://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collectionsAffiliate links if would like to support me while buying from these companiesRevolution Fibershttps://revolutionfibers.com/?dt_id=502219Wooleryhttps://woolery.com/?aff=352Mission at Ewethful:My mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. I strive to produce lightly processed products that maintain their character, have low environmental impact and tell the stories of the animals and shepherds from whence they came.Find me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Instagram@ewethfulfiberfarm https://www.instagram.com/ewethfulfibermill/FacebookEwethfulFiberFarmandMill https://www.facebook.com/ewethfulfiberfarmandmillRavelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillBlogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/

Wool n' Spinning Radio
Festival Prep, Carding & Wool with MellyKnits (Part II)

Wool n' Spinning Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 92:55


Dear Spinning Circle,This month is the follow-up to last month's episode with Melissa Goulet of MellyKnits. We refer back to that episode a few times so be sure to follow the links below to listen to that episode as well.Episode 107 | Putting Wool back in the Limelight with MellyKnits hereI hope you enjoy our dive into wool, getting started with first-time drum carding and beginning to delve into sheep breeds. For those new to spinning wool, remember that there are roughly four classifications of sheep breeds, including the fine wools, medium wools, longwools, downs and down-like breeds, and primitives. Fine to medium wools are often classed together, rather than separately. Think of them as being on a continuum from one another. We use the term ‘micron count' several times throughout our conversation but never define the term for those who haven't heard it previously.Think of how wool is classified as being on a continuum. At one end, we have the Fine Wools with much crimp and bounce. At the other end, we have the long, lustrous curling crimp structure of the Long Wools. In between are the Medium Wools who, depending on their micron count, fit closer to the Fine Wool versus Long Wool end. Micron count uses computer imaging to assess the diameter of a fibre. The lower the number, the finer the fibre and conversely, the higher the number, the coarser the fibre. Within one fleece, micron count might vary significantly and as hand spinners, we use the averages to help us communicate with one another roughly how fine or coarse a fibre is.If you have questions about what we discussed in today's episode, please post them below. Of course, we would love to welcome you to our community. The Join button is also on the landing page here on Patreon for those wishing to learn more.I hope you enjoy our conversation.Warmly,Rachel & Rebecca

Wool n' Spinning Radio
Putting Wool Back in the Limelight with MellyKnits

Wool n' Spinning Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 78:43


Dear Spinning Circle,This episode of Wool n' Spinning Radio has been a long time coming - Melissa and I have been trying to connect for a while, seeing each other at our local Knots & Hops each month, bumping into each other at Knit City and Fibres West throughout the years and so much more. It was a pleasure to sit down with her and chat about her business and love of wool - her enthusiasm is unbelievably infectious. You can't help but feel sucked in by her love of the process from her favourite part of the process, washing, to picking and carding.Melissa's video on Picking Wool hereThank you to Melissa for sharing her journey to date and I look forward to chatting with her again this summer to record a Part II. After we stopped the recording, she came up with topics for Part III, as well, so stay tuned!Find Melissa:Instagram @mellyknits hereWebsite hereRavelry @smellyknits hereIf you would like to be featured on Wool n' Spinning Radio, have a story to tell or want to discuss your making, please reach out to Rachel. You can leave a comment below or message her privately!Until next time,Happy Processing!Rachel

putting wool limelight hereif handspinning knit city
Wool n' Spinning Radio
Journeying to Intentional Spinning

Wool n' Spinning Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 69:12


Dear Spinning Circle,This month, Rebecca and I sat down to discuss a slightly different topic that we don't often explore, which is about our journey to intentional spinning. Rebecca asked some incredibly thoughtful questions to ground our discussion and I would love to hear some of your thoughts - please leave your comments here!Link to Patreon post hereThe Journey of Intentional Spinning:1. Can you describe your journey toward becoming an intentional spinner? What was your spinning like when you started? What drove you to become more intentional? Who were your teachers/resources? What practices helped you the most? Do you remember a breakthrough yarn or project?2. ⁠Now that you've been an intentional spinner for a long time, what has changed? What is easier or harder now? How is your perspective different than you thought it would be? What practices have you held onto or let go of?3. ⁠As a podcaster and spinning teacher, how does that impact your intentionality? How do you spin differently when you are teaching or producing “content” vs not?4. What are some areas you'd like to continue to grow as an intentional spinner? Have you ever plateaued in your spinning - are there more advanced skills you'd still like to work on?A few of the resources that Rachel discussed throughout the conversation:Yarn-i-tec-ture: A Knitter's Guide to Spinning by Jillian Moreno hereThe Essentials of Handspinning by Mabel Ross hereIf you would like to be a guest on Wool n' Spinning Radio and share your story, please get in touch, either on Patreon through direct message or email (rachel (@) welfordpurls (dot) com).Do you have any practices in your spinning that revolutionized your yarns? We'd love to hear about it - please share in the comments here. Be sure to share this podcast episode with friends and family, like and subscribe, and leave a review if you are able - it helps to increase the podcast's visibility when searching for new things to listen to!Until next time,Happy Spinning!Warmly,Rachel & Rebecca

Wool n' Spinning Radio
Our Making in 2024

Wool n' Spinning Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 62:12


Dear Spinning Circle,Another month of Wool n' Spinning radio! I can't believe we are really into 2024 now! This is the second part (Part I here) of Rebecca and my conversation about our goals and thoughts about 2024. We recorded towards to the end of January so we have some initial reflections about the year, how it started and momentuum on projects.Patreon Post herePlease take a moment to share with us your thoughts on one or all of the questions we were contemplating ourselves in this episode - we'd love to hear from you!Specific to Our Making in 2024:Are there skills you want to develop or projects you want to complete in your making?Are there any time-wasting activities you want to reduce?Connection within our making is such a huge aspect of what we do and who we are. How can you strengthen your connections with others in the coming year?If there is someone or something you'd like to hear on future episodes of Wool n' Spinning Radio, please reach out! If you have a making story to share, we'd love to feature you on the show - get in touch be messaging Rachel directly on Patreon, Slack or leaving a comment below!Until next time,Happy Spinning & Making!Rachel & Rebecca

Wool n' Spinning Radio
Reflecting on the Past Year - 2023 Wrap-Up

Wool n' Spinning Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 50:56


Dear Spinning Circle,Today. On Wool n' Spinning Radio. Rebecca and I sat down to reflect on the year, 2023. We started with a reflection on the highlights and standouts from the year. We talk about unexpected challenges, namely for Rachel throughout the year. Next, we talk about the community. There were some memorable interactions that really resonated with us as we interacted with you guys throughout the year.Patreon hereRebecca asked about some behind-the-scenes insights about how Rachel manages the Live Stream and some lessons they've learned throughout the year. We talk about how we've grown during the year and how we've changed our views and perspectives on certain things.Looking forward, we talk about some of our goals and aspirations for the coming year, as well as talk about some of the things we have coming. More on that coming soon!I hope you enjoy our conversation. Have a wonderful month!Warmly,Rachel & Rebecca

Wool n' Spinning Radio
Creativity & Energy Levels

Wool n' Spinning Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 65:20


Dear Spinning Circle,Welcome to another episode of Wool n' Spinning Radio - I am so pleased to be able to produce these episodes with Rebecca (@rebbiejaye). Rebecca took the lead on this month's episode, which was really fun for me as I was able to sit back and participate in a different way than I normally do - what a pleasure!To learn more, please head to the original Patreon post hereTo help ground the conversation, here are some of the 'primer' questions that Rebecca asked us to think about to prepare for recording. If it speaks to you, particularly if you are a journaller yourself, I would encourage you to write these down or use them as prompts to help you in your journey:1. Some background: can you talk about how you feel generally about the October/November season? How has this year in particular been affecting your energy levels?2. This year I think what's different for me is that I'm really expecting the change. Not dreading it, just trying to be really aware. How has this year met/not met your expectations? Surprised you?3. Sometimes our hobbies help us, and sometimes they get the better of us! Have you experienced crafting overwhelm this fall? Or have you been able to lay it aside when you need to?4. How does your making change when you get tired or sick? Are there things that happen differently? Does being tired or sick feed your creativity in any way?These questions really helped to guide our conversation around fatigue, making and energy. We also talk about Polyvagal Theory, which is the concept that the vagus nerve has a role to play in regulating our emotions, social connection and fear responses. There is much research still to be done on the subject and much has not been substantiated by neuroscience. The basic tenent is the following:Parasympathetic/Ventral-Vagal State/Vibe n' Tribe/Social Connection - our 'true' self, authentic, creativity occurs hereSympathetic State/Fight or Flight/Stress - feeling threatened, stress, perception of danger, 'doing' state, seeking safety, go-go-goDoral Ventral State/Freeze/Paralysis - numbing out, immobilization, lack of copingI hope this is helpful to ground the conversation when Rebecca asks me to elaborate on Polyvagal Theory; and remember that it is a theory, something to think about, and there is much to learn/read about if you are curious to do so!You can access the back-catalogue of Radio episodes here, if you would like to listen to more episodes like this one. As well, taking a moment to like, subscribe & rate/review the Radio show helps get it out there to other potential listeners!Share your thoughts below, especially if you'd like to share some of your own journal responses, or in #podcastchat on Slack for community members.If you would like to be a guest on Wool n' Spinning Radio, you can reach out to Rachel {at} welfordpurls {dot} com.Until next month, I hope you are able to carve out some self-love. Tell us what you are going to do to LOVE YOURSELF this month - comment below.Rachel & Rebecca

Wool n' Spinning Radio
CoreSpin Along

Wool n' Spinning Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 43:09


“Corespinning creates an amazing yarn that can replace a conventional spun yarn.“ -Crystal HesserFor full shownotes with photos, please visit hereTo share your spinning, we have a couple of places to share:Slack Channel: #texturedyarnRavelry Group: CoreSpin Along hereWe have talked about corespinning in the community previously:51 Yarns SpinAlong: Corespun, Coils & Supercoils Vlog51 Yarns SpinAlong: Corespun, Coils & Supercoils PDFHow I Spin: Corespinning & AutowrappingTips to Get Started:Don't give upGood, strong coreAdd twist to the core prior to startingEven tension so that the core is being moved onto the bobbin steadily (this keeps the twist from building up beforehand)Steam to finishHave FUN!MUSIC //Glow & Yellow by Scott Buckley (@ScottBuckley) – released under CC-BY 4.0. scottbuckley.com.auI hope you enjoy this ALONG with us - even if you just spin a little bit to give the technique a try, I encourage you to do so!Warmly,Rachel

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S4:E2. Swatch: Churro yarn from Tierra Wools.

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 27:39


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S3:E15 At the Hardware Store

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Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2023 34:30


Sherri and Ashley take a trip to the hardware store to discuss tools, storage, and handy tips for knitters, spinners, and weavers.