Happy Holidays to all listeners all over the world.

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.

Planet Womble or What would Sir David Attenborough Do

A new section talking about being a Steward of your Environment. This week www.plasticfreedom.co.uk Menstral products and Palm Oil reduction.

Retreat

One place has opened up for the retreat. Cost is £335. Full details on the Ravelry group or email me.

Swap

Christmas/Winter Decoration swap on the Caithness Craft Collective Ravelry Group. Posted 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

Nac Mac Feegles using Kati Galusz patterns of SpiderMan and Incredible Hulk

Library Corner - Collusion by Luke Harding and Perfect Death by Helen Fields

Operation GALCOTCAFC and GLLC

Refresh Health and Fitness Caithness Circuits https://www.facebook.com/Refresh-Health-Fitness-Caithness-1191468237682575/ for the video of the 12 days of Christmas circuits. You may laugh but only if you do them too.

ME SINGING, obviously the highlight of today's episode.

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

The Law of Murphy = you will need this as soon as you can't find it or throw it out law.

Review

Caithness Heritage Yarns

Planet Womble or What would Sir David Attenborough Do

A new section talking about being a Steward of your Environment. This week Palm Oil, packaging and Razors.

Retreat

One place has opened up for the retreat. Cost is £335. Full details on the Ravelry group or email me.

Swap

Christmas/Winter Decoration swap on the Caithness Craft Collective Ravelry Group. Posted 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

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

Library Corner - Ian Rankin In a House of Lies

Operation GALCOTCAFC

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/angela-lauder-24wodsin24hours?fbclid=IwAR3ycw2wDyexBrVOLS8wep0ArYyVX1GRc4j3W_T-ADliyFVPEM70Rp07n7U&utm_campaign=pfp-share&utm_content=Angela-Lauder-24WODSin24Hours&utm_medium=fundraisingpage&utm_source=Facebook&utm_term=6zG232Y6Y for Angela to do her 24 hour mad CrossFit madness.

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.

Wots e Craic

Knitsonik new pattern Polkadot

Sparkling Cider by Voolenvine

Knitting Vicarously Video Podcast on YouTube

Louleigh Video Podcast Advent Sock KAL

Ravelry Friend Tab

Review

A Stitch in Time - Heirloom Knitting Skills by Rita Taylor

Planet Womble or What would Sir David Attenborough Do

A new section talking about being a Steward of your Environment. This week Palm Oil. Also The Food For Fitness Podcast Episode 125 interview with Tristram Stuart talking about food waste

Swap

Christmas/Winter Decoration swap sign ups are open on the Caithness Craft Collective Ravelry Group. Post by 1 December 2018.

Coming Up

Edinburgh Yarn Fest 21-23 March 2019

Small Business Saturday

Me Me Me Section

Breathing Space by Veera Valimaki

Basic Sock by Ann Budd Using Rosedean Ryelands

Juris Mittens by Alexis Winslow

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

Library Corner -

Drams

Richard and I drink a Glenfarclas 105 Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky and John o Groat Brewery Beer.

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

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