caithnesscraftcollective

This episode is kindly sponsored by

Scotch Tweed is a small family textiles firm based in the Scottish Borders. Run by Angela with a huge amount of technical and know how support from her Dad, Gerald - they have a wealth of experience in the weaving and textile trade - over 58 years to be exact!!

Their aim is to bring top quality tartan and tweed fabric, along with other Scottish goods and apparel (including Highland Wear) to their customers at the best possible value.

Angela is happy to speak to anyone at anytime in regards to their requirements - if you cannot see what you are looking for on the website give her a call - the number is on the website www.scotchtweed.co.uk and is a UK Freephone Number. They are on eBay as https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/scotchtweedmillshop and https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScotchTweed and  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scotch-Tweed/b/ref=bl_dp_s_web_5659703031?ie=UTF8&node=5659703031&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Scotch+Tweed

To help suppport the podcast Angela has given a 10% discount code for listeners - type in CCCPodcast at checkout anytime.

Blether

Measure, when is an inch not an inch and when to double check it. Watch out for Scooby Doo and his gang.

 

Wots e Craic

 

Wovember

Knitting Tortoise on Instagram

Knit Now Issue 94 - More ME.

World War 1 Centenary

Knitting Vicarously Video Podcast on YouTube

 

Swap

Christmas/Winter Decoration swap sign ups are open on the Caithness Craft Collective Ravelry Group. Sign up by 15 November 2018 to post by 1 December 2018.

Coming Up

Edinburgh Yarn Fest 21-23 March 2019

Me Me Me Section

Breathing Space by Veera Valimaki

Basic Sock by Ann Budd Using Rosedean Ryelands

Juris Mittens by Alexis Winslow

Pennyroyal Hat by Tracy Lambert

Siren Capelet by Rosie Purnell of Pixel Atlantis using Moel View Bliss

Persion Blanket by Janie Crowfoot

Library Corner - Stuart MacBride - Now we are dead and The Blood Road

Drams

Richard and I drink 6 miniatures from the Dramathon Marathon.

Shoppy Section

www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft Or PayPal.Me/Caithnesscraft

Blah Blah Blaaaa Section

Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft Podcast www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com

This episode is kindly sponsored by

Scotch Tweed is a small family textiles firm based in the Scottish Borders. Run by Angela with a huge amount of technical and know how support from her Dad, Gerald - they have a wealth of experience in the weaving and textile trade - over 58 years to be exact!!

Their aim is to bring top quality tartan and tweed fabric, along with other Scottish goods and apparel (including Highland Wear) to their customers at the best possible value.

Angela is happy to speak to anyone at anytime in regards to their requirements - if you cannot see what you are looking for on the website give her a call - the number is on the website www.scotchtweed.co.uk and is a UK Freephone Number. They are on eBay as https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/scotchtweedmillshop and https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScotchTweed and  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scotch-Tweed/b/ref=bl_dp_s_web_5659703031?ie=UTF8&node=5659703031&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Scotch+Tweed

To help suppport the podcast Angela has given a 10% discount code for listeners - type in CCCPodcast at checkout anytime.

Blether

I'm not Angry, I'm Disappointed. Yup Podbean App, I'm looking at you.

What to do when things are not going to plan. You listen to me, thats what you do.

Wots e Craic

 

HiCoos, or LouiseCoo's. Let me hear yours.

Siren Capelet by Rosie Purnell of Pixel Atlantis

 

Popcornandcrocodiles http://www.popcornandcrocodiles.co.uk/

Woolly Wormhead's Lateralis collection https://www.woollywormhead.com/lateralis/

Amy Herzog's Ultimate Sweater Book https://amyherzogdesigns.com/product/ultimate-sweater-book/

Knitting Vicarously Video Podcast on YouTube

Review Section

Caithness Croft Yarn from John Glen https://beardychiel.uk/product/caithness-croft-yarn-cogle-2017

 

Retreat  2019

The retreat is now full but please let me know if you would like to be on a reserve list. Please note if you haven't paid, its due by 1 November 2018.

Swap

Christmas/Winter Decoration swap sign ups are open on the Caithness Craft Collective Ravelry Group. Sign up by 15 November 2018 to post by 1 December 2018.

Coming Up

Loch Ness Knit Fest 19-21 October 2018

Edinburgh Yarn Fest 21-23 March 2019

Me Me Me Section

Breathing Space by Veera Valimaki

Basic Sock by Ann Budd

Falcon by Kati Galusz

Juris Mittens by Alexis Winslow

Knit Now Issue 93 Paddington

Shoppy Section

www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft Or PayPal.Me/Caithnesscraft

Blah Blah Blaaaa Section

Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft Podcast www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com

This episode is kindly sponsored by

Scotch Tweed is a small family textiles firm based in the Scottish Borders. Run by Angela with a huge amount of technical and know how support from her Dad, Gerald - they have a wealth of experience in the weaving and textile trade - over 58 years to be exact!!

Their aim is to bring top quality tartan and tweed fabric, along with other Scottish goods and apparel (including Highland Wear) to their customers at the best possible value.

Angela is happy to speak to anyone at anytime in regards to their requirements - if you cannot see what you are looking for on the website give her a call - the number is on the website www.scotchtweed.co.uk and is a UK Freephone Number. They are on eBay as https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/scotchtweedmillshop and https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScotchTweed and  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scotch-Tweed/b/ref=bl_dp_s_web_5659703031?ie=UTF8&node=5659703031&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Scotch+Tweed

To help suppport the podcast Angela has given a 10% discount code for listeners - type in CCCPodcast at checkout anytime.

Blether

Run down of Perth Festival of Yarn

Thoughts of Dogs Tweets

Tipsy Knits Podcast (Audio)

Siren Capelet by Rosie Purnell of Pixel Atlantis

Rusty Ferret

Grainaig Creations Podcast (Youtube)

Stitch with Spirit 966 (Youtube)

BeardyChiel Podcast (Youtube)

Neveratalooseend Blog https://neveratalooseend.blogspot.com/

Giddy Knits Podcast (Youtube)

Popcornandcrocodiles http://www.popcornandcrocodiles.co.uk/

Interview with Barbara Robson re Caithness Heritage Yarns

 

Wots e Craic

Socks by Ruthcrafts https://www.ravelry.com/designers/ruth-crafts

TealTember

Shetland Wool Week

Retreat  2019

The retreat is now open to you for booking. Price £335 Dates 30.5.19 - 2.6.19 Please message me for form.

Coming Up

Loch Ness Knit Fest 19-21 October 2018

Edinburgh Yarn Fest 21-23 March 2019 Classes available to book on 13.10.19

Me Me Me Section

Breathing Space by Veera Valimaki

http://modeknit.com/ for the $4 Split Cable Whimple Pattern

Basic Sock by Ann Budd

Falcon by Kati Galusz

Juris Mittens by Alexis Winslow

Knit Now Issue 93 Paddington

 

Shoppy Section

www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft Or PayPal.Me/Caithnesscraft

Blah Blah Blaaaa Section

Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft Podcast www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com

This episode is kindly sponsored by

Scotch Tweed is a small family textiles firm based in the Scottish Borders. Run by Angela with a huge amount of technical and know how support from her Dad, Gerald - they have a wealth of experience in the weaving and textile trade - over 58 years to be exact!!

Their aim is to bring top quality tartan and tweed fabric, along with other Scottish goods and apparel (including Highland Wear) to their customers at the best possible value.

Angela is happy to speak to anyone at anytime in regards to their requirements - if you cannot see what you are looking for on the website give her a call - the number is on the website www.scotchtweed.co.uk and is a UK Freephone Number. They are on eBay as https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/scotchtweedmillshop and https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScotchTweed and  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scotch-Tweed/b/ref=bl_dp_s_web_5659703031?ie=UTF8&node=5659703031&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Scotch+Tweed

To help suppport the podcast Angela has given a 10% discount code for listeners - type in CCCPodcast at checkout anytime.

Blether

Snippets and what to do with them

Colonel Mustard and the Djon 5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C07Xk0wehiM This has to be my stand out moment of Belladrum 2018 (video from 2017, there were loads more people there this year).

Wots e Craic

Pom Pom Quarterly Issue 26 Especially for Maddie Harvey's shawl and the front cover model. I love her.

How to Kitchener without ears https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFHXnvfmoBE

 

Review

100 Little Knitted Projects by Sarah Keen

Swap

Coming Up

Perth http://perthfestivalofyarn.uk/ 8 & 9 September 2018. Full vendor and Tutor list is out now. I am going to be an official podcaster so will see you then.

Loch Ness Knit Fest 19-21 October

Me Me Me Section

Arboreal by Jennifer Steingass

Breathing Space by Veera Valimaki

http://modeknit.com/ for the $4 Split Cable Whimple Pattern

Basic Sock by Ann Budd

Incredible Hulk by Kati Galusz

Drams

Glen Keith Single Malt

Shoppy Section

www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft Or PayPal.Me/Caithnesscraft

Blah Blah Blaaaa Section

Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft Podcast www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com

This episode has language you may wish to save your little ones from hearing so please note (2 words).

This episode is kindly sponsored by

Scotch Tweed is a small family textiles firm based in the Scottish Borders. Run by Angela with a huge amount of technical and know how support from her Dad, Gerald - they have a wealth of experience in the weaving and textile trade - over 58 years to be exact!!

Their aim is to bring top quality tartan and tweed fabric, along with other Scottish goods and apparel (including Highland Wear) to their customers at the best possible value.

Angela is happy to speak to anyone at anytime in regards to their requirements - if you cannot see what you are looking for on the website give her a call - the number is on the website www.scotchtweed.co.uk and is a UK Freephone Number. They are on eBay as https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/scotchtweedmillshop and https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScotchTweed and  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scotch-Tweed/b/ref=bl_dp_s_web_5659703031?ie=UTF8&node=5659703031&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Scotch+Tweed

To help suppport the podcast Angela has given a 10% discount code for listeners - type in CCCPodcast at checkout anytime.

Blether

Thistles and things that are jaggy. Where I state my case against the trolls and invite you to say no to the Baron.

Wots e Craic

Visiting Ireland - This is Knit in Dublin https://www.thisisknit.ie/

Orkney Organic deodrant bars - https://orkney-organics.myshopify.com/

Vintage in Stitches is starting a new yarn dying business Theseusyarns and you can find that on Instagram

Interview

I have a lovely interview with show sponsor Angela of Scotch Tweed fame.

Review

Your Crochet & Knitting Magazine

Swap

Coming Up

Perth http://perthfestivalofyarn.uk/ 8 & 9 September 2018. Full vendor and Tutor list is out now. I am going to be an official podcaster so will see you then.

Loch Ness Knit Fest 19-21 October

Me Me Me Section

Arboreal by Jennifer Steingass

Checkbox Cowl by Twinset Ellen

Breathing Space by Veera Valimaki

Shoppy Section

www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft Or PayPal.Me/Caithnesscraft

Blah Blah Blaaaa Section

Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft Podcast www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com

This episode is kindly sponsored by

Scotch Tweed is a small family textiles firm based in the Scottish Borders. Run by Angela with a huge amount of technical and know how support from her Dad, Gerald - they have a wealth of experience in the weaving and textile trade - over 57 years to be exact!!

Their aim is to bring top quality tartan and tweed fabric, along with other Scottish goods and apparel (including Highland Wear) to their customers at the best possible value.

Angela is happy to speak to anyone at anytime in regards to their requirements - if you cannot see what you are looking for on the website give her a call - the number is on the website www.scotchtweed.co.uk and is a UK Freephone Number.

Blether

Red and Blue

Interview with Michael Sheridan of http://www.sheridanviolins.com/  which are absolutely beautiful.

Wots e Craic

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/GardeningWitch for beautiful shawl pins, stitch holders and project bags.

https://www.shetlandsoap.co.uk/ for lovely soaps

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PearlandPlum for goregous bags from Vivian

Swap

Coming Up

Perth http://perthfestivalofyarn.uk/ 8 & 9 September 2018. Full vendor and Tutor list is out now. I am going to be an official podcaster so will see you then.

Loch Ness Knit Fest 19-21 October

Me Me Me Section

Arboreal by Jennifer Steingass

Checkbox Cowl by Twinset Ellen

Breathing Space by Veera Valimaki

Shoppy Section

www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft Or PayPal.Me/Caithnesscraft

Blah Blah Blaaaa Section

Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft Podcast www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com

Run down of the 2018 retreat

This episode is kindly sponsored by

Scotch Tweed is a small family textiles firm based in the Scottish Borders. Run by Angela with a huge amount of technical and know how support from her Dad, Gerald - they have a wealth of experience in the weaving and textile trade - over 57 years to be exact!!

Their aim is to bring top quality tartan and tweed fabric, along with other Scottish goods and apparel (including Highland Wear) to their customers at the best possible value.

Angela is happy to speak to anyone at anytime in regards to their requirements - if you cannot see what you are looking for on the website give her a call - the number is on the website www.scotchtweed.co.uk and is a UK Freephone Number.

Blether

When you see a friend you've not seen for ages and this means yarn.

Wots e Craic

Review

I am delighted to review Something New to Learn about Cables by Arnall Culliford https://shop.acknitwear.co.uk/collections/books/products/something-new-to-learn-about-cables-print-ebook

Swap

Sign up for a stitch marker and hand written letter swap in the Ravelry thread by 5 May and send by end of May.

Coming Up

Aberdeen 13 May 2018, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Aberdeen Treetops

Perth http://perthfestivalofyarn.uk/ 8 & 9 September 2018. Full vendor and Tutor list is out now. I am going to be an official podcaster so will see you then.

Loch Ness Knit Fest 19-21 October

Edinburgh has just this minute announced their date for next year - 21-23 March 2018.

Retreat Section

A wee call to arms for preemie hats and dinner news.

Me Me Me Section

Moonraker Cowl by Kourtney Robinson

Arboreal by Jennifer Steingass

Checkbox Cowl by Twinset Ellen

Stripe Domination by Twinset Ellen

Library Corner

Christopher Brookmyre - Black Widow

Phillip Pullman - The Book of Dust

Shaun Bythell - The Diary of a Bookseller

Shoppy Section

www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft Or PayPal.Me/Caithnesscraft

Blah Blah Blaaaa Section

Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft Podcast www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com

This episode is kindly sponsored by

Scotch Tweed is a small family textiles firm based in the Scottish Borders. Run by Angela with a huge amount of technical and know how support from her Dad, Gerald - they have a wealth of experience in the weaving and textile trade - over 57 years to be exact!!

Their aim is to bring top quality tartan and tweed fabric, along with other Scottish goods and apparel (including Highland Wear) to their customers at the best possible value.

Angela is happy to speak to anyone at anytime in regards to their requirements - if you cannot see what you are looking for on the website give her a call - the number is on the website www.scotchtweed.co.uk and is a UK Freephone Number.

Interview with Kate Heppell of Knit Now

Kate from Knit Now Magazine talks about her Indie Dyer focus with me.

Wots e Craic

Review

I am delighted to review TJ Frogs Dorset Down and Dorset Horn http://www.tjfrog.co.uk/

Swap

Sign up for a stitch marker and hand written letter swap in the Ravelry thread by 5 May and send by end of May.

Coming Up

Aberdeen 13 May 2018, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Aberdeen Treetops

Perth http://perthfestivalofyarn.uk/ 8 & 9 September 2018. Full vendor and Tutor list is out now. I am going to be an official podcaster so will see you then.

Loch Ness Knit Fest 19-21 October

Edinburgh has just this minute announced their date for next year - 21-23 March 2018.

Mum Mum Mum

Mums latest news

Retreat Section

A wee call to arms for preemie hats and dinner news.

Me Me Me Section

Moonraker Cowl by Kourtney Robinson

Arboreal by Jennifer Steingass

The Green Bean Podcast by Katie Green

Shoppy Section

www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft Or PayPal.Me/Caithnesscraft

Blah Blah Blaaaa Section

Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft Podcast www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com

This episode is kindly sponsored by

Scotch Tweed is a small family textiles firm based in the Scottish Borders. Run by Angela with a huge amount of technical and know how support from her Dad, Gerald - they have a wealth of experience in the weaving and textile trade - over 57 years to be exact!!

Their aim is to bring top quality tartan and tweed fabric, along with other Scottish goods and apparel (including Highland Wear) to their customers at the best possible value.

Angela is happy to speak to anyone at anytime in regards to their requirements - if you cannot see what you are looking for on the website give her a call - the number is on the website www.scotchtweed.co.uk and is a UK Freephone Number.

Edinburgh Yarn Fest Rundown

Mainly Edinburgh Yarn Fest 15-18 March 2018. I was an Official Podcaster of the Blacker Podcast Lounge area of Edinburgh Yarn Fest 2018. I tried to mention all of who made it such a special weekend.

http://www.blackeryarns.co.uk/    http://www.edinyarnfest.com/

Wots e Craic

You may wish to see www.theavidseamstress.co.uk They mostly have pockets. Oh be still my Smeagal beating heart, pocketes.

Brityarn has closed her doors and we are sad to see her go. Thank you so much Isla. All the best for the next adventure.

The Wombles by Elizabeth Beresford. Go watch them on YouTube or buy a DVD.

Competition with BeardyChiels Pentland Firth shawl. Entry in the Raverly group

Review Section

Mel of 6 Bits Story Books has her final issue out called Reclaim.  You can buy it as a whole copy (which you should) or get individual patterns from Ravelry. Again, there is a competition in the Ravelry thread for a copy.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/6-bits-reclaim

Coming Up

Aberdeen 13 May 2018, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Aberdeen Treetops

Perth http://perthfestivalofyarn.uk/ 8 & 9 September 2018. Full vendor and Tutor list is out now. I am going to be an official podcaster so will see you then.

Loch Ness Knit Fest 19-21 October - Please note before booking that the workshop does not include entry to the Marketplace. The full line up has been announced of tutors. Also day trip options from Ullapool, Fort William,

Cagney and Lacey Sock it to me Swap

All done now. Thank you for taking part.

Shoppy Section

www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft Or PayPal.Me/Caithnesscraft

Blah Blah Blaaaa Section

Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft Podcast www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com