To plan a spun gradient for a knitting, crochet or weaving project, it helps to know how the colours you chose will work together. I love to compare sampling to french cooking which takes time due to its emphasis on deliberate techniques (carding), detailed mise-en-place (wool prep), layered flavours from slow simmering (sampling), beautiful presentation (FOs from samples), and the tradition of leisurely meals (slow fashion). In 2025, my Tour de Fleece challenge was to spin each of my fibres on hand to each other. Turns out that required much preparation of elements, decisions, and organization. In this workshop you will bring a project you have been considering for a gradient spin, or alternatively, work out a gradient for a 100 gram/400 yard scarf. We will discuss projects, planning, and practice carding techniques. Then we will spin samples from pre-carded wools that are provided. At the end of this session, the attendees will be able to plan and calculate a gradient for a project. They will have template sheets and an example project to use for future projects. The attendees will have had a chance to practice how I card up my smooth gradients, as well as take away samples they personally spin from prepped fibres.