caithnesscraftcollective

Episode 179 - Cut Once, Measure Twice

Yip, I didn't do that, there was cutting only.
Wotsecraic
Twinsetellens Checkbox Cowl
Swap
The thread is live in the Ravelry forum for sign ups until 15 November and post by 30 November 2017. The swap should include One Christmas Tree Decoration (made or bought) and a Card or note explaining it all and a wee bit about you and your home town.
Coming Up
Festiwool is 11 November in Hitchin Hertodfordshire www.festiwool.com featuring Gardening Witch
Me Me MEEEE
Dragonflies Rising by Helen Stewart
Scourie Hat by WoollyWormhead
Groot by Kati Galusz
Dropcloth Sampler
Reading Terry Pratchett In his own words A slip of the keyboard
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
www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com for the podcast

Episode 178 - And Also

And Also, I want to knit this and that and all the things.
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
Gansey Style Fingerless Mitts by Gardeningwitch designs
Run down of the Loch Ness Knit Fest
Review
Elemental by Woolly Wormhead
http://www.woollywormhead.com/elemental/
Swatchtastic Review
Nicky the Alpaca Sock Yarn
https://newleafyarns.com/
Coming Up
Festiwool is 11 November in Hitchin Hertodfordshire www.festiwool.com featuring Gardening Witch
Me Me Meeee Section
Newale Cardigan by Cecily Glowik Macdonald
And also I want to knit all the things. Lots of And also here.
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
www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com for the podcast

Episode 177 - Sunshine on ma Paws

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
Insurance on our crafty stash
Wots e Craic
Pattern companian to the https://perthfestivalofyarn.uk/
Grandmzmac on Instagram to find my mums new caridgan.
Review
The Knitting Goddess has a fantastic new Yorkshire yarn called One Farm Yarn. https://www.theknittinggoddess.co.uk/ourshop/cat_1441710-One-Farm-Yarn.html
 
Coming Up
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
Tunisian Crochet - Paving Mitts by Twinset Ellen
Beannie Hat by Janet Russell, TwistedKnitter on Ravelry Using Blacker Brushwork Birthday Yarn.
Fugue in Mosiac Minor by Kirsten Kapur Hannah Ross tells me "fugue" is pronounced like fog with "yew" in the middle!
Spinning
Library - Rather be the Devil by Ian Rankin
Drams
Bushmills 10 Year Old Single Malt. Scalleywags Blended 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
www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com for the podcast

Episode 176 - Brochs

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
 
Review
Knit Scarves and Shawls Now by Search Press
 
Coming Up
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
Tunisian Crochet - Paving Mitts by Twinset Ellen
Rapunzels Tower Socks by Becky Greene
Beannie Hat by Janet Russell, TwistedKnitter on Ravelry Using Blacker Brushwork Birthday Yarn.
Fugue in Mosiac Minor by Kirsten Kapur Hannah Ross tells me "fugue" is pronounced like fog with "yew" in the middle!
Spinning
Library - Wintersmith by Terry Pratchett
Caithness Segment
This is where the title comes from. The Caithness Broch Project are on Facebook and Twitter.
Drams
Teaninch 10 Year Old.  I recorded it after the rest of the episode and thought, i'll stick it anyway but I don't announce it so its a happy surprise for you Dram fans.
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
www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com for the podcast

Episode 175 - Cats in Gangs

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
Blah Blah Blaaaa Section
Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft
www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com for the podcast

Episode 174 - With Extra Dogs

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).
 

Episode 173 - Scotch Tweed - Permanence

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.
 
Blah Blah Blah
Louise Hunt on Raverly caithnescraftcollective@gmail.com www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as CaithnessCraft
 

Episode 172 - Word Tasting

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
The Taste of Words, whats your favourite flavour? The soft and round words or the sharp and bitter?
Wots e Craic
Tour de Fleece starts 1 July
Book Review
Magical Shetland Lace Shawls to Knit by Elizabeth Lovick
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
Dragonflies Rising by Helen Stewart
Newale Cardigan by Cecily Glowik Macdonald
Paving Mitts by Ellen M Silva
Croft Hoose by Ella Gordon
Mystery Knit along by Kirsten Kapur
Shoppy Section
www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft
Blah Blah Blah
Louise Hunt on Ravelry CaithnessCraft on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest
www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com
 

Episode 171 - Don't be Snaily Bob

Sandy calls all Snails Bob.
Listen to this episodes Blether to find out why its better not to be a snail. Look beyond the algorithm.
Wots e Craic
Kirsten Kapur's Mystery Shawl - Sign up - Through the Loops group on Ravelry as it starts on 15 June
Amanda B Collins has a new ebook of patterns out called Shifting Horizons and at only £10 it is a steal.
MeadowYarns have a wonderful new yarn range out with brilliant names http://www.meadowyarn.co.uk/
Retreat
Full run down on the retreat. Also an announcement.
UnKal
Now finished and announcement of winners - now, go do something with them projects. I've picked mine back up.
Coming Up
Perth Festival of Yarn 10 September
Cheshire 1 October
Loch Ness - 13 - 15 October
Me Me Me
Brioche Hat by Wendy Easton
Puffin by Sue Stratford
Ripple Hat by Linda Johnson
Fireflies Rising by Helen Stewart
Zastruga by Maddie Harvey
Drams
12 year old Single Malt Old Pulteney with our special guests Ellen and Lisa
Shoppy Section
www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft
Blah Blah Blah
Louise Hunt on Ravelry, Caithness Craft Collective Group on Ravelry, CaithnessCraft on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest
www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com

Episode 170 - You Have to Go Look

Look at What Louise???? Oh Listeners, the many many wonderful hours of browsing I'm about to foist upon your eyes.
This episode is full of contributers for my Retreat this weekend.  If you are feeling left out then do go to all these wonderful webites and then you won't be left behind.
BritYarn - Isla's British Yarn shop www.brityarn.co.uk For all your yarn that you KNOW is from Britian.
Ellen Silva - TwinsetEllen http://www.ravelry.com/designers/ellen-m-silva Ellen has a selection of Crochet and Knitting patterns for all ages.  Also half of the TwinsetDesign Podcast. Don't knit like my sister.
Ericka Eckles - If you want some vintage upcycling made with care and precision then look no further than http://www.erickaeckles.com/
Gardening Witch - Jane's Wonderful Etsy shop of wonder. Shawl pins, project bags, stitch markers all at www.etsy.com/shop/gardeningwitch
Kirsten Kapur - Designer Kirsten has a pattern for everyone and her classic style will leave you droolling. http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kirsten-kapur
KnitBritish - Louise Scollay, the Cagney to my Lacey who hosts the Knit British Podcast and sometimes has things for sale. Go find her on iTunes or http://www.knitbritish.net/
Maddie Harvey - Designer Maddie has such elegant style I want to be her. https://maddieharveydesigns.com/ for some gorgeous shawls that have a little extra va va voom to keep you knitting on.
Northern Yarn - Kates Northern Yarn shop has some really carefully selected yarns from Britian www.northernyarn.co.uk which will not only wet your taste buds but you will itch to cast them on.
Ruthcrafts - Designer Ruth has some stylish and timeless items modestly put together in  http://www.ravelry.com/designers/ruth-crafts
Sue Straford - Designer Sue has some of the most characterful toy designs anywhere -  https://www.suestratford.co.uk/shop-1
TTJ Frog - Tania is so lovely you cannot resist her Dorset Buttons or her new yarn range http://www.tjfrog.co.uk/
The Little Grey Girl - Gemma has modern and contemporary notions, stitch markers and project bags for sale at http://www.thelittlegreygirl.com/
 
There is also
UNKAL
Coming Up
Dingwall Wool Fest - 27 May
Perth Festival of Yarn - 10 September
Cheshire Fibre Festival - 1 October
Loch Ness Knit Fest - 13-15 October
Me Me Me Section
Brioche Hat by Wendy Easton
Puffin by Sue Stratford
Unicorn By Louise Walker
Ripple Hat by Linda Johnson
 
Contact me Louise Hunt on Ravelry caithnesscraftcollective@gmail.com Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram as Caithness Craft Get the podcast on www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com