Handspun

Kim Biegler runs Ewethful Fiber Farm and Mill, so when she talks about wool processing, spinning, and fiber preparation, she's speaking from daily hands-on experience rather than hobby-level knowledge. Handspun launched in 2023 and has already accumulated 128 episodes, which tells you something about Kim's commitment to the biweekly schedule. The show covers the full journey from raw fleece to finished yarn -- wool washing, carding, spinning wheel mechanics, and the actual craft of creating yarn by hand. She also offers an online spinning course called "Let's Make Yarn!" and maintains free resources through what she calls "Ewethful's Wool School." What makes this podcast distinctive is the farm-and-mill perspective. Most knitting podcasts start with yarn you bought at a shop. Kim starts with the sheep. Episodes feature community maker spotlights, instructional segments on spinning techniques, and honest talk about what it takes to run a working fiber operation. She also isn't afraid to wade into bigger topics -- recent episodes have included activism-focused content addressing social and political issues, which gives the show a dimension beyond pure craft talk. For knitters who've ever been curious about where their yarn actually comes from, or spinners who want practical guidance from someone who processes fiber professionally, Handspun offers a grounded, farm-to-needle perspective you won't find elsewhere.