caithnesscraftcollective
Episodes
Sunday Aug 27, 2017
Episode 175 - Cats in Gangs
Sunday Aug 27, 2017
Sunday Aug 27, 2017
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.
The website is currently undergoing a bit of a refurb and update so not all the products are showing at the moment - if in doubt get in touch!
To help support the Podcast, Angela has provided a Discount Code for listeners - just quote CCCPodcast at checkout to receive a 10% discount anytime.
Blether
Cats, Cats in Gangs - it is as random as it sounds.
Review
Blackers Birthday Yarn - Brushwork -https://www.blackeryarns.co.uk/
The Knitting Goddess - Sparkle Wool - https://www.theknittinggoddess.co.uk/
Coming Up
Perth - 10 September 2017
Cheshire Marthall Village Hall 1 October 2017
Loch Ness Knit Fest - 13-15 October 2017
Loch Ness Knit Fest charity drive this year -
The Queen Mother’s Clothing Guild (founded in 1882) do a remarkable amount for causes across the UK. Charities local to us that have benefitted from the Guild include Women’s Aid, Raigmore Hospital, Highland Hospice, Horseback UK and CHAS Children’s Hospice.
So what do they do?
The Queen Mother’s Clothing Guild collect knitted items (as well as bed linen, anoraks and other items) from generous crafters like you and distribute them across all their charity partners after packing and sorting in the autumn. Incredibly, they manage to gather around 20,000+ items annually for those in need.
And how can you help?
We’ll that’s just the thing. Without people like you, who love to knit, the charity wouldn’t achieve such great things that genuinely aid so many across the country. So we challenge you to get those knitting needles in action and help us add to the collection of crafted wonders.
The items that they’re most in need of are…
hats, gloves, scarves and socks for men, women and children
Premature baby clothing
Baby clothing
Pram or cot blankets
Knee rugs
Bed blankets
So if you’re an avid knitter and able to help, we’d love to hear from you. Or if you’re a beginner, a simple knitted square or two will do and we can transform these into beautiful blankets.
This Knit-A-Long is about the participation and sharing of finished objects. A few prizes will be awarded to people that post in the associated threads in our Ravelry Group ‘Loch Ness Knit Fest Chat’. Exact details will be confirmed but we will award prizes for:
Most helpful and congenial
Most prolific crafter
Best team effort
Most Highlander – themed
Random prize draw
To show just how marvellous you are, we would like to display your finished objects at the festival and present them to the Guild so please send them to:
Loch Ness Knit Fest Ltd. 8 High Street Invergorden Scotland IV18 OET
Me Me Meeee Section
Beannie Hat by Janet Russell, TwistedKnitter on Ravelry
Fugue in Mosiac Minor by Kirsten Kapur Hannah Ross tells me "fugue" is pronounced like fog with "yew" in the middle!
Spinning & Sewing
Library - A Book of a Thousand Nights and one night via iTunes
Shoppy Section
www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft
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Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft
www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com for the podcast
Sunday Aug 13, 2017
Episode 174 - With Extra Dogs
Sunday Aug 13, 2017
Sunday Aug 13, 2017
This episode is kindly sponsored by Loch Ness Knit Fest 2017.
You’re welcomed to the beautiful Highlands of Scotland for Loch Ness Knit Fest 2017 (Inverness Ice Centre, 13th-15th October 2017). Inspired by the hugely successful Danish Fano Strikkefestival, Loch Ness Knit Fest pulls on the rich cultural crafting traditions of Scotland. Join the thousands of visitors that are expected to flock to Inverness from all over the world for this wonderfully woolly event. The truly unique programme is bursting with creativity that’s sure to inspire your knitting projects and provide lots of opportunity to meet new people. The best bit, your festival entry is free when you purchase a ticket to any of the Loch Ness Knit Fest workshops. Browse the Loch Ness Knit Fest Marketplace with 40+ stalls selling irresistible quality yarn and other crafting goodies! To make your trip all the more memorable, you can experience highland hospitality first hand with a knitters special cruise of Loch Ness, ceilidh dance with renowned Scottish band Blazin’ Fiddles or seat at the annual gala dinner complete with exclusive fashion show. Check out the Loch Ness Knit Fest website for further details: www.lochnessknitfest.com or email ask@lochnessknitfest.com
Are you a Raveler? We are on Ravelry as LNKnitFest and would love for you to befriend us! We also host a group where Loch Ness Knit Fest goers can chat ahead of the event.
Hello Section
Wots e craic
Retreat 2018
24-27 May 2018. Please express your interest now and get your name on the list. A full cost will be announced shortly but it won't be far off £310 from last year.
Coming Up
Perth Knitting Festival is on 10 September 2017 featuring Gong Crafts and many more
Cheshire Fibre Festival is on 1 October 2017 featuring Yarns from the Plain
Festiwool is 11 November in Hitchin Hertodfordshire www.festiwool.com featuring Gardening Witch
Loch Ness Knit Fest is 13-15 October at the Inverness Ice Rink www.lochnessknitfest.com
Loch Ness Knit Fest charity drive this year -
The Queen Mother’s Clothing Guild (founded in 1882) do a remarkable amount for causes across the UK. Charities local to us that have benefitted from the Guild include Women’s Aid, Raigmore Hospital, Highland Hospice, Horseback UK and CHAS Children’s Hospice.
So what do they do?
The Queen Mother’s Clothing Guild collect knitted items (as well as bed linen, anoraks and other items) from generous crafters like you and distribute them across all their charity partners after packing and sorting in the autumn. Incredibly, they manage to gather around 20,000+ items annually for those in need.
And how can you help?
We’ll that’s just the thing. Without people like you, who love to knit, the charity wouldn’t achieve such great things that genuinely aid so many across the country. So we challenge you to get those knitting needles in action and help us add to the collection of crafted wonders.
The items that they’re most in need of are…
hats, gloves, scarves and socks for men, women and children
Premature baby clothing
Baby clothing
Pram or cot blankets
Knee rugs
Bed blankets
So if you’re an avid knitter and able to help, we’d love to hear from you. Or if you’re a beginner, a simple knitted square or two will do and we can transform these into beautiful blankets.
This Knit-A-Long is about the participation and sharing of finished objects. A few prizes will be awarded to people that post in the associated threads in our Ravelry Group ‘Loch Ness Knit Fest Chat’. Exact details will be confirmed but we will award prizes for:
Most helpful and congenial
Most prolific crafter
Best team effort
Most Highlander – themed
Random prize draw
To show just how marvellous you are, we would like to display your finished objects at the festival and present them to the Guild so please send them to:
Loch Ness Knit Fest Ltd. 8 High Street Invergorden Scotland IV18 OET
Me Me Me
Lots and lots about MEEEEEEeeeeee.
Dragonfly Rising by Helen Stewart
Paving Mitts by Ellen M Silva
Croft Hoose Hat by Ella Gordon
Rapunzels Tower socks by Becky Greene
TTL Mystery Shawl by Kirsten Kapur
Spinning - Alpaca and silk
Sewing - a Mackay tartan project bag, 2 fabric boxes
Reading - Wee Free Men and A Hat full of sky by Terry Pratchett, Libravox A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens and Dunstan by Con Iggluden (909-988ad not 11th centuary)
Shoppy Section
www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft
Blah Blah Blaaaa Section
Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft
www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com for the podcast
(sound is a wee bit loud at the start so please turn me down, but don't turn me off, you don't want to miss out).
Friday Aug 04, 2017
Episode 173 - Scotch Tweed - Permanence
Friday Aug 04, 2017
Friday Aug 04, 2017
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.
The website is currently undergoing a bit of a refurb and update so not all the products are showing at the moment - if in doubt get in touch!
To help support the Podcast, Angela has provided a Discount Code for listeners - just quote CCCPodcast at checkout to receive a 10% discount anytime.
Wots e craic
Find out where I've been
Geoguesser app
Northern Yarn Opening Blog: northernyarn.co.uk/blog
Review
The Knitting Goddess has the most devine new yarn Britsilk out go to this link and get your own.
https://www.theknittinggoddess.co.uk/ourshop/cat_1430314-4ply-Britsilk.html
Katya Fraenkel has been busy again and has a new shawl out called Never Enough Stripes
http://www.katyafrankel.com/
Interview
I was delighted to speak to Angela of Scotch Tweed in person recently so recorded us a wonderful interview. Then go to www.scotchtweed.co.uk to buy buy buy.
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Louise Hunt on Raverly caithnescraftcollective@gmail.com www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as CaithnessCraft