Handspun A Podcast about Handspinning, Knitting, and Yarn

Handspun A Podcast about Handspinning, Knitting, and Yarn

By: Kim Biegler

Language: en-us

Categories: Leisure, Crafts

A podcast all about handspinning yarn, knitting, wool processing and farm life with Kim Biegler, owner of Ewethful Fiber Farm and Mill. In this podcast I share how to tips and life inside owning a wool mill, making yarn, spinning yarn and owning a fiber flock of animals.  I own a wool mill where I process animal fibers into products for hand spinners. I also have an online course for learning to handspin yarn on a spinning wheel from the comfort of your own hom- Let's Make Yarn! As well as courses for those in the craft wanting to learn new...

Episodes

The wool stash grows. Fleece buying, carding Shetland wool, handspinning yarn on e-spinner from YouTube
Oct 23, 2025

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 YouTube

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More Shetland! Some beautiful moorit going through the picker and carder. Plus I share some fresh raw wool fleeces that are getting added to the wool mill stash. And of course a bit of handspinning on an e-spinner at the end. 

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Duration: 00:32:45
Sheep wool processing for a handspinning to knit along from YouTube
Oct 04, 2025

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 YouTube

https://youtu.be/ureiskHa8sE

I hope you like Shetland wool because that is our wool for the week. We start outside as I pull some wool that has been cold soaking overnight. Then off to the mill to wash wool, pick it and then we head to the carder with some natural white Shetland wool. The spin-to-knit along is coming up quick and t...

Duration: 00:33:03
Community Makers: Creative Spaces, Amy Edition PART 1 The Tour
Sep 27, 2025

The Ewethful community is a strong, inclusive and inspiring group of maker's. I decided to start this Community Makers series as a way to share the stories and spaces of different creators in this community. My goal here is to showcase the people and their spaces, big and small, that we find both comfortable and inspiring.  

This is Part 1 with Amy where we take a tour of her making spaces.

To watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AY45T9yCiUI

Duration: 00:29:42
Community Makers: Creative Spaces, Amy Edition PART 2 Knit and Chat
Sep 27, 2025

The Ewethful community is a strong, inclusive and inspiring group of maker's. I decided to start this Community Makers series as a way to share the stories and spaces of different creators in this community. My goal here is to showcase the people and their spaces, big and small, that we find both comfortable and inspiring.  

This is Part 2 with Amy where she and I sit down to knit and chat about the joys of being creative. 

To watch the Part 1 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AY45T9yCiUI

Duration: 00:30:59
Skirting wool fleeces, processing wool for handspun yarn, and a maker's resistance soapbox from YouTube
Sep 25, 2025

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 YouTube

https://youtu.be/ureiskHa8sE

Finally I get some wool skirting in! We start with a Romney x East Friesian cross fleece before heading to the mill for some wool work. We end up back at the skirting table with some stunning moorit Shetland wool. There is also washing wool, picking wool, and carding at the end. And of course a smidge of handspinning y...

Duration: 00:46:19
Wool work, handspinning yarn and a maker's soapbox on where we spend our money from YouTube
Sep 18, 2025

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 YouTube

https://youtu.be/QbCZd0lFq7U

A whole lotta wool talk! We start at the wool mill at the picker blending up fibers. Then its time to wash some Romeldale wool, visit the sheep and card wool. Finally the episode ends with some handspinning and a maker's soapbox about what we can control, how we spend our money.

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Duration: 00:46:16
Talking wool, handspinning yarn and kindness.
Sep 15, 2025

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 YouTube

https://youtu.be/Ug0v8GiGsYA

A whole lot of Shetland wool processing in this video as I prep fiber for the upcoming handspin to knit along. From washing wool, to picking wool, to carding the wool up there is plenty to see and learn about wool. This episode ends with a little plying as I finish up spinning a big project. 

To...

Duration: 00:39:05
Fiber farm visit, a peek inside the wool mill, WIP Lulu Slipover and my finished sewn Gypsum skirt from YouTube
Sep 04, 2025

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 YouTube

https://youtu.be/OCGufe5L8qk

We jump around in this episode starting with a visit with the Shetland sheep. Then off to the wool mill as I wash some Shetland wool from those very same sheep. Back to the farm for some visits with the Kune Kune's and alpaca and finally we end with some current projects including my Lulu Slipover WIP and m...

Duration: 00:30:15
Steps to dyeing yarn for a handspun sweater. Spinning wool, dyeing, swatching for a knitted sweater from YouTube
Aug 28, 2025

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 YouTube

https://youtu.be/n40BvbrEFpo

This episode takes you through some of the steps for spinning and dyeing yarn to knit a sweater. We start with some wool spinning at the spinning wheel. Then talk about prepping the finished yarn for dyeing and dye up a couple skeins. And finally we end with some swatching for the sweater. With a little Shetland sheep visit t...

Duration: 00:45:14
A favorite fleece, carding Targhee wool and a maker's soapbox from YouTube
Aug 21, 2025

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 YouTube

https://youtu.be/p89tsxIyMZ0

This episode is a dream for yarn handspinners. Washing, picking, carding and we wrap it up with handspinning the fiber we have been working on.  Plus how many small farms are being impacted by tariffs.

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Duration: 00:30:27
Shetland sheep, washing wool, carding and handspinning talk and tips from YouTube
Aug 21, 2025

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 YouTube

https://youtu.be/cuE94Vhcpao

This episode starts off with a visit with the sheep. Then we head to the mill to wash one of the Shetland's fleeces, pick and card wool. This episode ends with some handspinning talk and tips.

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Duration: 00:29:31
Back at the wool carder, cold soaking wool and a maker's soapbox from YouTube
Aug 10, 2025

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 YouTube

https://youtu.be/lis_T6GZRng

This episode starts with a cold soak for a raw Targhee wool fleece. Then we head to the mill to wash wool, pick some Corriedale wool and finally get to the carder after a break. This episode wraps up with some handspinning the Corriedale wool roving and a maker's soapbox.

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Duration: 00:24:33
Inside the wool carder. Cleaning day and wool talk from YouTube.
Jul 24, 2025

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 YouTube

https://youtu.be/X4lygwt4tsM

It's cleaning day at the mill. During the summer the heat and dry conditions make it hard to process wool effectively so I do my best to get other small things done while we wait for better weather (humidity!).

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Duration: 00:27:04
Ugly dyed wool to beautiful handspun yarn from YouTube
Jul 10, 2025

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 YouTube

https://youtu.be/swBhF5LkJo0

This episode starts with dyed Romney wool that is a little ugly. But follow the journey to a beautiful blended wool and yarn. Plus washing Corriedale wool and some handspinning of course.  A few finished objects as well.

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Duration: 00:36:43
Tips for handspinning cotton on a spinning wheel
Jun 23, 2025

All the wool is a vlog  all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.

It's officially summer and what better time to learn to handspin cotton then now!!! I share with you some of my tips from cotton type to processing type to how to adjust your spinning wheel. 

If you would like access to the Patreon cotton spinning workshop I did recently, follow the link to subscribe a the $10 level. https://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMill

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Combing a pygora goat, my finished sewn Nocturne top, double drive spinning wheels and handspinning from YouTube
Jun 13, 2025

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 YouTube

https://youtu.be/-A1bvbVkoYU

This episode starts on the farm as I comb out our pygora goat Cuddlebug and talk a bit about their fiber. Then we head to the mill for some carding and washing wool. And finally a little sewing talk and handpinning yarn.

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Prepping wool top for handspinning yarn from YouTube
Jun 12, 2025

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 YouTube

https://youtu.be/x5RWqiisuZU

This episode is a shorty as I show you my current spinning project and how I prep dyed wool top for easy handspinning.

Find me at:
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Duration: 00:15:23
Wool mill talk, knitting, sewing Dress No. 1 and a little handspinning yarn from YouTube
Jun 02, 2025

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 YouTube

https://youtu.be/vJcVoQ3HQnI

This 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.

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Duration: 00:54:13
Handspinning yarn for a sweater quantity
May 09, 2025

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:
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Blogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/

To watch the most recent YouTube episode

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Duration: 00:13:52
Processing Finn sheep wool, viewer questions, sourdough from YouTube
May 09, 2025

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 YouTube

https://youtu.be/OgYdngFGY08

This episode starts at the wool mill carding up Finn sheep wool. Then off to the washer with mohair and a little time at the picker with Border Leicester wool. A check in on my first sourdough bread and some handspinning and makers soapboxing at the end.

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Duration: 00:29:48
Support spindle handspinning Qiviut. Plus a Makers goes May Day marching from YouTube.
May 03, 2025

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 YouTube

https://youtu.be/Wu6aQSa_gj0

This 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.

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Duration: 00:26:40
Shetland wool, Suri alpaca, a farm visit. Handspinning yarn and a Maker's Soapbox
Apr 24, 2025

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 YouTube

https://youtu.be/DO7my6WrTy4

This 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, J...

Duration: 00:54:00
Carding and handspinning Shetland wool. In the dye studio. Sew heaven. A Maker's Soapbox from YouTube
Apr 24, 2025

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 YouTube

https://youtu.be/XTc7rocXgCg

This 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 S...

Duration: 00:44:32
Longdraw vs Short Forward Handspinning: Pros and cons.
Apr 11, 2025

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. 

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Duration: 00:22:25
Processing and carding wool. Handspinning Clun Forest. My finished Nocturne pants from YouTube
Apr 11, 2025

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 YouTube

https://youtu.be/vo0FzOot8vc

This 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 p...

Duration: 00:39:32
A catch up on current knitting, handspinning and sewing projects
Apr 04, 2025

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 YouTube

https://youtu.be/SfMWKye31AY


This 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. 

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Duration: 00:21:40
Ideas for using up the extra yarn on your bobbins
Mar 28, 2025

All the wool is a vlog  all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.

We all end up with at some point with extra yarn on our bobbins after we are done plying. In this episode I share some of my favorite ways to use up those bits.

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Duration: 00:11:27
Handspinning yarn, longdraw vs short forward. Inside the wool mill. A Maker's Soapbox. From YouTube
Mar 26, 2025

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 YouTube

https://youtu.be/Gw-6kOLyS74

This 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. 

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Duration: 00:39:21
Tips for handspinning hard to spin wool, skirting a Finn sheep fleece and inside the wool mill from YouTube
Mar 13, 2025

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 YouTube

https://youtu.be/WgDCW-AJNNw

This 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.

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The benefits of becoming a multi-crafter
Mar 07, 2025

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 m...

Duration: 00:19:59
Wool and Handspinning, embroidery on knitting and my first sewing project from YouTube
Mar 06, 2025

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 YouTube

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This 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. 

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Duration: 00:52:09
Cormo wool and re-washing for better wool carding and handspinning from YouTube
Feb 27, 2025

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 YouTube

https://youtu.be/zreBoWPvR7w

This 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 wool

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My journey breaking free from social media as a maker and small business owner
Feb 21, 2025

Handspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.

Find me at:

https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/

Blogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/


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Free hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"
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Li...

Duration: 00:18:31
Wool Wednesday: Carding and Handspinning Corriedale wool from YouTube
Feb 19, 2025

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 YouTube

https://youtu.be/rLi9zb8OdzU

This 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. 

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Duration: 00:27:39
Embroider on knitting, mosaic knitting and my first knitting retreat recap from YouTube
Feb 13, 2025

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 YouTube

https://youtu.be/uXQwdJt2JM0

This 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  
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Duration: 00:33:58
My First Knitting Retreat
Feb 11, 2025

Handspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.

To watch the videos about this trip on YouTube

https://youtu.be/uXQwdJt2JM0

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Duration: 00:21:49
Dyed in the wool fun for spinning yarn from YouTube
Jan 30, 2025

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All 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.

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Duration: 00:28:49
Handspinning dog hair to yarn. Plus using a blending board and carding wool from YouTube
Jan 22, 2025

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https://youtu.be/FsZo05QAuzI

All 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. Duration: 00:37:42

Fiber Goats: Pygora, Angora and Cashmere
Jan 17, 2025

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 referance
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Duration: 00:18:46
Processing Shetland wool with pygora and mohair plus wool in the mail from YouTube
Jan 16, 2025

All 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 with me on the farm with our pygora goat Cuddlebug. Around the farm we tumble some alpaca fiber and open up a fleece that I ordered in the mail and talk skirting. Finally off to the mill for washing and blending. I work with Shetland, pygora and mohair fibers in this episode.

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Duration: 00:45:42
Processing wool for handspinning and knitting socks from YouTube
Jan 08, 2025

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.

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Tips for plying your perfect yarn
Jan 03, 2025

Handspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.

Join Ewethful’s Patreon Community
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To ask me a question
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Free hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-education

For de...

Duration: 00:19:05
Spin to Knit: Tips for handspinning the yarn you want
Dec 27, 2024

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 member
https://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMill

Pattern suggestions mentioned

Mittens: The World's Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits

Pattern is available using Fingering, DK, Worsted or Chunky weight yarns!

You'll need max 300 yards

Kerchief: Ritual Kerchief by Caitlin Hunter

You...

Duration: 00:16:18
Wool Wednesday: cold soaking wool to finished roving ready to handspin from YouTube
Dec 18, 2024

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/cxZ5eX1n26Q

To ask me a question
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Free hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-education

Join Ewethful’s Patreon Community
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Duration: 00:23:32
Unravel the Secrets to 3-ply Yarns
Dec 06, 2024

Handspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.

To ask me a question
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Free hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-education

Join Ewethful’s Patreon Community
https://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMill

For details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheel
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-page
Duration: 00:16:49

Wool (picking, carding and handspinning CA Red) Wednesday from YouTube
Dec 05, 2024

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
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Free hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-education

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Duration: 00:30:14
Washing CA Red wool, wool mill processing and a wee knitting update from YouTube
Nov 28, 2024

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/RdIPKvohUAQ

To ask me a question
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Free hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-education

Join Ewethful’s Patreon Community
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Duration: 00:39:23
Dyed in the Wool for Beginners
Nov 22, 2024

Handspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.

To ask me a question
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Free hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-education

Join Ewethful’s Patreon Community
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For details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheel
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-page
Duration: 00:20:50

Alpaca and a little wool Wednesday from YouTube
Nov 20, 2024

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 link
https://youtu.be/JGwqXrgUZtE


Free hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-education

Join Ewethful’s Patreon Community
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Duration: 00:24:23
Our adventures in sheep shearing days
Nov 15, 2024

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 ask me a question
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Duration: 00:17:15
Wool therapy (& wool carding) Wednesday
Nov 07, 2024

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/CFfsHsSCz3g

Free hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-education

Join Ewethful’s Patreon Community
https://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMill

For details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheel
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-page


For details and to purchase the online course to lea...

Duration: 00:23:34
Wool Wednesday: Always washing wool from YouTube
Oct 31, 2024

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 YouTube
https://youtu.be/fX5g8He-M-I

Discount codes from this episode:
25% off online longdraw spinning course use code octoberlongdraw at checkout

25% off handspun yarn to be donated to the Harris...

Duration: 00:14:09
Long Draw Handspinning. The what, why and a little bit of how.
Oct 25, 2024

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Handspun: 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 checkout
For details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdraw
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545


Free hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-education
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Duration: 00:14:29
Wool Wednesday Working with Mohair from YouTube
Oct 23, 2024

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 YouTube
https://youtu.be/sa4CHSFgLtA

To ask me a question
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Duration: 00:16:09
Wool Wednesday Hand carding wool and spinning yarn on a drop spindle from YouTube
Oct 16, 2024

To ask me a question
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Handspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.

If you would like to watch this episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/c0qY_HSpotg

Free hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-education

Join Ewethful’s Patreon Community
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For details and to...

Duration: 00:19:47
Picking wool for Ethel
Oct 12, 2024

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Handspun: 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-education

Join Ewethful’s Patreon Community
https://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMill

For details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheel
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-page
Duration: 00:09:25

Wool Buying Wednesday Raw Wool Price Guide from YouTube
Oct 10, 2024

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 YouTube
https://youtu.be/UQhbRdYZoZ4

To ask me a question
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Free...

Duration: 00:16:08
Wool Wednesday Inside the Wool Mill from YouTube: Blending and Carding Shetland Wool
Oct 02, 2024

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 YouTube
https://youtu.be/pAt-8RqcwKs

To ask me a question
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_link

...

Duration: 00:18:07
Knitting and handspinning catch-up from YouTube Episode 117
Sep 29, 2024

A podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.

The audio from this episode is from my YouTube channel All the Wool, Episode 117. I catch up on some of my personal making from knitting with my handspun cotton yarn, to the upcoming Fruity Knitting retreat to spinning cotton from the seed.

Link to watch this episode on YouTube


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Duration: 00:28:27
Wool Processing Wednesday from YouTube Washing Shetland
Sep 25, 2024

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 I take you through cold soaking raw wool fleeces. Then to the wool mill for washing, picking, blending and finally carding. And what fun would it be if there wasn't a little handspinning yarn at the end.

Link to watch this episode on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPVRQWqbA6Q

To ask me a question
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1...

Duration: 00:21:59
Learning to handspin yarn. Is it right for you?
Sep 20, 2024

To ask me a question
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Handspun: 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-education

Join Ewethful’s Patreon Community
https://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMill

For details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheel
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-page
Duration: 00:19:56

Have wool, we'll travel
Sep 14, 2024

To ask me a question
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Handspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.

Join Ewethful’s Patreon Community
https://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMill

For details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheel
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-page


For details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdraw
https://www...

Duration: 00:19:02
Tips for buying a raw wool fleece
Sep 07, 2024

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Handspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.

Join Ewethful’s Patreon Community
https://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMill

For details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheel
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-page


For details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdraw
https://www...

Duration: 00:19:25
Episode 116 Processing alpaca fiber, new girls on the farm and handspun fundraiser
Aug 30, 2024

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Handspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.

This is the audio from my vlog on YouTube. Episode 116. Watch here
https://youtu.be/uHX0RDEWXkQ


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Duration: 00:41:04
Starting a fiber farm
Aug 24, 2024

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Handspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.

Resources for this episode:
Online classes I found:
Texas A & M Sheep and goat ranching
Sheepschool.com

Books:
Raising Animals for Fiber by Chris McLaughlin - I read this and wrote good review on it years ago.

Join Ewethful’s Patreon Community
https://ww...

Duration: 00:19:27
Making our way to Mental Health
Aug 08, 2024

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Handspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.

In this episode I talk about Sarah Moran of @didyoumakeityourself on Instagram
A link to her reel that inspired this episode https://www.instagram.com/p/C-PEjpvIv8v/

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Duration: 00:15:56
YouTube Episode 115. Handspun yarn, carding Gulf Coast Native and farm updates
Jul 26, 2024

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Handspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.

To watch Episode 115 on YouTube follow the link
https://youtu.be/veGTgaPVyi8

YouTube episode with Gulf Coast Native wool talk Episode 98 from January 11 2024

Link to make at home wool conditoner http://www.beingewethful.com/blog/making-a-carding-conditioning-oil

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Duration: 00:36:08
Tips for Handspinning Consistent Yarn
Jul 13, 2024

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Handspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.

Join Ewethful’s Patreon Community
https://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMill

For details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheel
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-page

For details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdraw
https://www.ewe...

Duration: 00:17:53
Enjoying the Slow Process of Wool
Jul 05, 2024

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Handspun: a podcast all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.

Join Ewethful’s Patreon Community
https://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMill

For details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheel
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-page

For details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdraw
https://www.ewe...

Duration: 00:15:23
Scotch tension, mystery wool and working with cotton
Jun 21, 2024

This is the audio only version of Episode 114 on YouTube. If you would like to see the video, follow the link here
https://youtu.be/GN7sN7tl0Pw

To ask me a question
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All about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.

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Duration: 00:37:52
So you think you want to start a wool mill
Jun 14, 2024

All about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.

To ask me a question
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Join Ewethful’s Patreon Community
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For details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheel
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-page

For details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdraw
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545 Duration: 00:20:26

Leaving the Farm is Never Easy
May 29, 2024

All about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.

To ask me a question
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Join Ewethful’s Patreon Community
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For details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheel
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/lets-make-yarn-landing-page

For details and to purchase the online course to learn to spin longdraw
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/products/2256545 Duration: 00:13:39

Processing Targhee wool and a my making catch up
May 24, 2024

All about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.

To ask me a question
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To watch this episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/Plh7lxb-qhY

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For details and to purchase the online course to  learn to handspin on wheel
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For details and to purchase the...

Duration: 00:34:10
Handspinning on a Kromski Fantasia, life cycle on the farm and carding tonal wools
Apr 26, 2024

All about handspinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. 

Link to watch this video on YouTube
https://youtu.be/sz8MUdTpgko

Some fun videos carding wool inside the wool mill. Plus a circle of life farm tale and the unboxing and putting together of a Kromski Fantasia spinning wheel. 

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For detai...

Duration: 00:31:12
Romeldale/CVM wool talk plus listener storage bobbin ideas and support spindle Q&A
Apr 19, 2024

All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. 

To watch this episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/p1JiWPIj3lc

In this episode we dive into Romeldale/CVM ,the sheep breed and the wool. I share wool processing videos of it from washing through carding in the wool mill. Plus I review options for storage bobbins as discussed in the comments by viewers and a follow up on some support spindle questions. Finally a quick update on some new items in the online shop.

J...

Duration: 00:35:23
What are storage bobbins for handspinning yarn?
Apr 12, 2024

All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. 

In this episode is a bit of knitting talk and a lot of handspinning talk. Storage bobbins, supported spindle spinning and a new spinning wheel. Plus carding some Jacob wool inside the wool mill.

Link to watch this episode's video on YouTube
https://youtu.be/GRD-pwgQae4

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Duration: 00:31:30
Supported spindle progress and tips plus dyed wool carding indecisiveness
Apr 05, 2024

All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. 

Link to video of this episode on Youtube
https://youtu.be/_52evwvT-fU

This episode is handspinning heavy with talk about plying different colors, learning supported spindle spinning and some videos of spinning on my Nano 2. I do have a new cast on so there is some knitting talk. Plus videos from inside the mill where I am processing dyed in the wool Horned Dorset that doesn’t go quite as planned. 

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Duration: 00:29:42
Shearing to Carding and ready for handspinning. Processing wool from the beginning.
Mar 30, 2024

All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.

Link to the video for this episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/CaJbgkf3KPg

This episode is Shetland on Shetland. I take from shearing to skirting fleeces to scouring the wool, handpicking the wool and finally carding. This was the first time in many years that we have let our Shetlands grow a full year of wool so it was fun to take you all on the processing journey with me.

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Finishing our knitted sweaters, blocking finished objects and the next group project
Mar 22, 2024

 All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. 

This episode is a whole lot of knitting sweater talk. The Calliope knit along has come to end so we share the finished items, pick winners and talk about the next spin to knit or crochet along we are planning. Basically a lot of fiber among friends talk. 


 Knit-a-long on Ravelry https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/ewethful-fiber-farm--mill/4292265/1-25

Pattern: Calliope
Designer: Espace Tricot
Yarns I am using for my Calliope
https://www.ravelry.com...

Duration: 00:38:35
Learning a new handspinning tool and prepping cotton top
Mar 15, 2024

 All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. 

This episode contains a lot of handspinning talk. Prepping cotton top for handspinning and a bit of spinning at my wheel. And here I go learning a new fiber tool, how to spin on a supported spindle. There are of course carding videos from inside the wool mill and a visit to the farm to check in on the Shetland sheep and see how June the pony is doing as spring comes on. 

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Duration: 00:31:57
Handspinning singles and cotton on a spinning wheel
Mar 07, 2024

 All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. 

Handspinning talk galore in this episode I show you the finished singles yarn that I was working on last week and start a new cotton spinning project on my spinning wheel. I also have videos from inside the mill as I work on the Romney wool, alpaca, and silk blend Halsey. I also share what I am reading including the book I just finished. And of course an update on my Calliope sweater!

Link to this Episode on YouTube Duration: 00:37:32

Handspinning for sock yarn, skirting a Shetland fleece and a new knitting cast on
Mar 01, 2024

All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. 

This episode has loads of handspinning tips as I work on two different spinning projects and explain my thought process behind making my spinning wheel adjustments and playing with yarn color samples. I also talk a bit about handspinning sock yarn and show the making of this roving on from inside the wooI mill. And of course there is knitting talk as I make progress on my Calliope sweater and cast on for a pair of socks. Special bonus, a video a...

Duration: 00:43:46
Sheep shearing day and wool talk with the shearer
Feb 23, 2024

 All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. 

This episode is sheep shearing day!!! Our small flock of Shetland sheep get shorn after a year and there are plenty of videos to share. Plus our shearer is kind enough to take the time to talk about why sheep seem to settle into shearing so well, special characteristics of Shetland sheep, blade shearing sheep and more. A wonderful episode packed with great wool information plus beautiful fleeces ready for wool processing. 

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Duration: 00:19:20
Handspinning yarn woolen style, different sheep breeds wool, wool processing fiber club
Feb 15, 2024

 All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. 

In this episode we talk about processing the wool for fiber club including videos of skirting wool, picking and carding. I also share a video as I finish up handspinning woolen style a cotton/wool blend roving giving tips on spinning cotton along the way. There is also knitting talk as my Calliope moves along and a quick look at different sheep breed wools.

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Duration: 00:37:27
Colorplay in hand spun yarn, Knitting a Sweater in 2 months and wool processing
Feb 08, 2024

 All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. 

In this episode I talk share my Calliope sweater knitting progress and then we dive into my current hand spinning project with wool Blue Faced Leicester top. I compare how playing with color in your fibers can effect your hand spun yarn. Then it’s time for what’s happening at the wool mill. Restocked products including Romney wool roving, Romney/alpaca/silk wool roving and even some natural white Merino roving. Finally we head to the videos of visiting the Shetla...

Duration: 00:26:14
Processing Merino wool and prepping a new hand spinning project
Feb 01, 2024

 All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.

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In this episode I share how I prep my wool top for a new hand spinning project on my e-spinner. I also share the knitting progress on my Calliope sweater as well as thoughts and yarns for my next potential kni...

Duration: 00:43:39
Knitting with friends and mill shop updates
Jan 26, 2024

 All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. 

Link to this Episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/9KgabqirCtA

Knit-a-long on Ravelry https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/ewethful-fiber-farm--mill/4292265/1-25
Pattern: Calliope
Designer: Espace Tricot
Yarns I am using for my Calliope

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/calliope-13

Sincere Sheep Fingering Cormo shown in vlog

https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collections/other-u-s-milled-yarns/products/sincere-sheep-cormo-fingering-weight-yarn

Ewetopia Mohair/Silk yarns shown in vlog

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Duration: 00:57:40
Gulf Coast Native Sheep wool, So much wool carding and Knit along updates
Jan 12, 2024

 All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. 

Link to this Episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/LKbC5cQ5nSE
 

Knit-a-long on Ravelry https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/ewethful-fiber-farm--mill/4292265/1-25
Pattern: Calliope
Designer: Espace Tricot
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/calliope-13
Yarns talked about as possibilities

Ewetopia DK Sustainawool
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collections/other-u-s-milled-yarns/products/sustainawool-dk-weight-yarns

Sincere Sheep Fingering Cormo shown in vlog
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collections/other-u-s-milled-yarns/products/sincere-sheep-cormo-fingering-weight-yarn

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Duration: 00:38:19
First finished knit of the year, more knit along talk and a trip to the fiber farm
Jan 05, 2024

 All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. 

Link to this Episode on YouTube
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=a47-XEN_t-Y


 Knit-a-long on Ravelry https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/ewethful-fiber-farm--mill/4292265/1-25
Pattern: Calliope
Designer: Espace Tricot
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/calliope-13
Yarns talked about as possibilities
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collections/other-u-s-milled-yarns/products/sustainawool-dk-weight-yarns


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Duration: 00:31:50
Talking about a knit a long with Fiber Friends
Dec 29, 2023

 All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. 

Link to this Episode on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiPfTfUMEWI&t=125s

Knit a long pattern
Pattern: Calliope
Designer: Espace Tricot
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/calliope-13
Yarns talked about as possibilities
https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/collections/other-u-s-milled-yarns/products/sustainawool-dk-weight-yarns

Knit-a-long on Ravelry https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/ewethful-fiber-farm--mill/4292265/1-25

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Duration: 00:40:57
Carding Wool Batts with Columbia sheep wool
Dec 22, 2023

 All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. In this episode I walk you step by step from raw wool, through washing wool, dyeing wool, picking and carding wool into batts. I had so much fun designing these wool batts and I am thrilled with how they turned out. I hope this entertains and inspires you as handspinners and wool lovers.

This is a pretty visual episode I as take you inside the mill for most of it. To watch the episode on YouTube follow this link:
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Duration: 00:22:15
The Spinner has Left the Building plus Knitting Project Updates
Dec 14, 2023

All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. 

My Mission 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.

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Duration: 00:27:08
Finished knitted mittens, Hand spinning projects and inside the wool mill
Dec 01, 2023

All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. 

Link to this Episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/wg7lAZYsdQ8 

To shop fibers and gift ideas mentioned in this episode
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Duration: 00:34:02
Hand Spinning Yarn is Creative Freedom
Nov 17, 2023

All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. 

Link to this Episode on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wccXOvyoY4g&t=22s

 

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Duration: 00:39:21
Hand spinning yarn for a sweater, Saying goodbye to Magic Loop and Knitting Projects galore
Nov 10, 2023

All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. 

Link to this Episode on YouTube

https://youtu.be/FZbI9_-pim4

 

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Free hand spinning resources

https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pages/wool-education

 

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Duration: 00:28:57
Let's Make Yarn, Knitting Progress, In the dye studio
Oct 26, 2023

All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. 

Link to this Episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/i86fpLcWTfw


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For more info on the online course to learn to hands spin yarn
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Duration: 00:31:00
Hand Spinning Cotton, Drop Spindle Plying, and another Sheep & Wool Festival
Oct 19, 2023

All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. 

Link to this Episode on YouTube
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Duration: 00:35:14
Lambtown wool festival, Indigo Dyeing, and Hand Spinning Yarn Samples
Oct 12, 2023

All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. 

Link to this Episode on YouTube

 https://youtu.be/_gKgPm3MDo0

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Duration: 00:27:32
Using a Blending Board and E-Spinner Follow Up
Oct 05, 2023

 All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. 

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Online Course for beginners to learn to hand spin on a spinning wheel
Let’s Make Yarn! More info and waiting list
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Duration: 00:36:20
Comparing E-Spinners, Mill and Knitting Updates
Sep 28, 2023

All about hand spinning yarn, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. 

Link to this Episode on YouTube

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Duration: 00:36:11