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

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