Wool work, handspinning yarn and a maker's soapbox on where we spend our money from YouTube
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/QbCZd0lFq7UA 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.To ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFind 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/EwethfulFiberMillFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pag...Mentioned in this episode:Link to Conditioning your wool at home: http://www.beingewethful.com/blog/making-a-carding-conditioning-oilThe Ewethful mission...Our mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. We 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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Talking wool, handspinning yarn and kindness.
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/Ug0v8GiGsYAA 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 ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFind 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/EwethfulFiberMillFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pag...Mentioned in this episode:Knitted vest pattern: Brookdale VestDesigner: Elizabeth SmithDress pattern: Dress No.1Designer: 100 Acts of Sewing Link to Conditioning your wool at home: http://www.beingewethful.com/blog/making-a-carding-conditioning-oilThe Ewethful mission...Our mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. We 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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Fiber farm visit, a peek inside the wool mill, WIP Lulu Slipover and my finished sewn Gypsum skirt from YouTube
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/OCGufe5L8qkWe 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 my finished sewn Gypsum skirt.To ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFind 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/EwethfulFiberMillFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pag...Mentioned in this episode:Pattern I'm knitting on is the Lulu SlipoverDesigner by Petite KnitsUsing handspun Shetland lambswoolSewn skirt pattern is Gypsum SkirtDesigner Sew Liberatedhttps://sewliberated.com/products/gypsum-skirt-pdf-sewing-patternOnline sewing courses mentionedSew Liberatedhttps://sewliberated.com/Closet Corehttps://closetcorepatterns.com/search?type=product%2Cpage&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=online+classLink to Conditioning your wool at home: http://www.beingewethful.com/blog/making-a-carding-conditioning-oilThe Ewethful mission...Our mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. We 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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Steps to dyeing yarn for a handspun sweater. Spinning wool, dyeing, swatching for a knitted sweater from YouTube
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/n40BvbrEFpoThis 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 thrown in for fun.To ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFind 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/EwethfulFiberMillFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pag...Mentioned in this episode:Pattern I'm swatching for the Casadinho CardiganDesigner by Paula Pereirahttps://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/casadinho-cardiganUsing handspun NC Cheviot woolLink to Conditioning your wool at home: http://www.beingewethful.com/blog/making-a-carding-conditioning-oilA few articles about Target. Plenty more out there.https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/15/target-stock-and-sales-fall-as-ceo-brian-cornell-contract-ends.htmlhttps://www.retailbrew.com/stories/2025/03/20/target-said-big-easter-sales-would-boost-lagging-sales-then-the-church-boycott-startedNY Times, The Daily podcast episode from Monday August 4th on BLSKeds Economist video from Friday August 1st on YouTube re: BLS firinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-_9tMcnBQE&t=195sThe Ewethful mission...Our mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. We 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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Shetland sheep, washing wool, carding and handspinning talk and tips from YouTube
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/cuE94VhcpaoThis 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.To ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFind 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/EwethfulFiberMillFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pag...Mentioned in this episode:Link to Conditioning your wool at home: http://www.beingewethful.com/blog/making-a-carding-conditioning-oilNY Times, The Daily podcast episode from Monday August 4th on BLSKeds Economist video from Friday August 1st on YouTube re: BLS firinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-_9tMcnBQE&t=195sThe Ewethful mission...Our mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. We 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.
About Handspun A Podcast about Handspinning, Knitting, and Yarn
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 techniques.
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