caithnesscraftcollective
Crafty tales from Caithness in Scotland
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Wednesday Aug 01, 2018
Wednesday Aug 01, 2018
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
Wednesday Jun 27, 2018
Wednesday Jun 27, 2018
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
Tuesday May 29, 2018
Friday May 04, 2018
Friday May 04, 2018
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
Friday Apr 20, 2018
Friday Apr 20, 2018
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
Wednesday Mar 28, 2018
Wednesday Mar 28, 2018
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
Wednesday Mar 14, 2018
Wednesday Mar 14, 2018
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
In which I talk about the Affordability of crafting and also your time and effort.
Coming Up
Mainly Edinburgh Yarn Fest 15-18 March 2018. I am an Official Podcaster of the Blacker Podcast Lounge area of Edinburgh Yarn Fest 2018. Come by and chat and browse the Blacker stand weaing your Blacker PodKal items. http://www.blackeryarns.co.uk/ http://www.edinyarnfest.com/
Cagney and Lacey Sock it to me Swap
Cast off 11 March, more rules in the Ravelry group
Me Me Me
Passerine Hat by Ericka Hausser
Arboreal Jumper by Jennifer Steingass West Yorkshire Spinners Gems from Brityarn
Sloth by The Twisted Crocheter
Moonraker Cowl by Kourtney Robinson
Sock - Getting Started Knitting Socks by Ann Budd
Textile arts
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
Monday Feb 26, 2018
Monday Feb 26, 2018
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
Everyday Raven in where we look at the ordinary that turns out more extra ordinary than you'd think.
Wots e Craic
Susan Crawfords new Shetland book
In which I don't flatlay.
Review Section
100 Knitting Gifts to make by Search Press
Jacob Breed Yarn by Blacker http://www.blackeryarns.co.uk/
Coming Up
Mainly Edinburgh Yarn Fest 15-18 March 2018. I am an Official Podcaster of the Blacker Podcast Lounge area of Edinburgh Yarn Fest 2018. Come by and chat and browse the Blacker stand weaing your Blacker PodKal items. http://www.blackeryarns.co.uk/ http://www.edinyarnfest.com/
Cagney and Lacey Sock it to me Swap
Cast off 11 March, more rules in the Ravelry group
Me Me Me
Arboreal Jumper by Jennifer Steingass West Yorkshire Spinners Gems from Brityarn
Sloth by The Twisted Crocheter
Moonraker Cowl by Kourtney Robinson
Sock - Getting Started Knitting Socks by Ann Budd
Textile arts
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
Monday Feb 05, 2018
Monday Feb 05, 2018
Clap Handies Daddies coming home. How to ward off weirdos on public transport. Be more weird. I can help you with that this episode. Follow the instructions.
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
Manipulation and Arrows.
Wots e Craic
I won a thing. There were 5 winners and I was one of them. You are now listening to Award Winning me. Knit Now Magazine Issue 84 http://www.knitnowmag.co.uk/ will explain everything but go look at the Online Innovater of the Year Knitter 2018. Me. Me and more Me. (and also huge Congratulations to Louise Tillbrook too, well deserved).
Dog Capes https://www.gloriahass.com/dog-apparel/
Nic has workshop classes and new episodes out - http://www.yarnsfromtheplain.co.uk/
Mum Mum Mum Section
A catch up from my mum on what she's been crafting recently.
Coming Up
Mainly Edinburgh Yarn Fest 15-18 March 2018. I am an Official Podcaster of the Blacker Podcast Lounge area of Edinburgh Yarn Fest 2018. Come by and chat and browse the Blacker stand weaing your Blacker PodKal items. http://www.blackeryarns.co.uk/ http://www.edinyarnfest.com/
Cagney and Lacey Sock it to me Swap
Cast off 11 March, more rules in the Ravelry group
Me Me Me
Arboreal Jumper by Jennifer Steingass West Yorkshire Spinners Gems from Brityarn
Knit Now Issue 83 Wizard of Oz kit by Sachio Ishii Toto headband by Kate Heppell
Sloth by The Twisted Crocheter
Moonraker Cowl by Kourtney Robinson
Sock - Getting Started Knitting Socks by Ann Budd
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
Friday Jan 19, 2018
Friday Jan 19, 2018
You have Skillz with a Zed.
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
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Micormanage and a slight grump which I then bring out rainbows in the
Wots e Craic
I won a thing. There were 5 winners and I was one of them. You are now listening to Award Winning me. Knit Now Magazine Issue 84 http://www.knitnowmag.co.uk/ will explain everything but go look at the Online Innovater of the Year Knitter 2018. Me. Me and more Me. (and also huge Congratulations to Louise Tillbrook too, well deserved).
More Rainbows as I am an Official Podcaster of the Blacker Podcast Lounge area of Edinburgh Yarn Fest 2018. Come by and chat and browse the Blacker stand weaing your Blacker PodKal items. http://www.blackeryarns.co.uk/ http://www.edinyarnfest.com/
Remember you are a Womble and not a turtle killer. Wee tips and small things we can start doing to reduce our plastic consumption. REMEMBER YOUR BAGS.
Review Section
This Thing of Paper by the very wonderful and she keeps looking at me Karie Westerman whom I adore. https://www.kariebookish.net/this-thing-of-paper-stockists/
Cagney and Lacey Sock it to me Swap
Cast on 22 January, more rules in the Ravelry group
Me Me Me
Scourie by Woolly Wormhead and yarn from Ripplescraftyarns
Passerine Hat by Erica Hausser
Arboreal Jumper by Jennifer Steingass West Yorkshire Spinners Gems from Brityarn
Knit Now Issue 83 Wizard of Oz kit by Sachio Ishii Toto headband by Kate Heppell
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