caithnesscraftcollective

Episode 131 - For Edith

This episode is dedicated to the memory of a great lady Edith Hunt. Swap Section - Terry Pratchett Swap Coming up - Mary's Patch Student Exhibition on 4 & 5 July 2015 in West Carse Public Hall Glencarse Perthshire.Cast yer Cloot - Join in with a dishcloth knit/crochet along. 19 June - 19 August 2015 and one dishcloth will give you an entry to a prize. Me Me Me - Owls by Kate Davies New Lanark Chunky in PebbleMenehune Shawlette by MskiKnitsOther stuff I can't talk about (its all very Fight club).Shoppy Section - www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraftBla Bla Blaaaa - www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com for the podcast and all its episodes.  Louise Hunt and the Caithness Craft Collective Group on Ravelry. CaithnessCraft on Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook Music is by Marc Gunn with Wild Mountain Thyme from www.musicalley.com

Episode 130 - Tote Bag Anyone

Wots e Craic Brit Yarns has opened - go to www.brityarn.co.uk for all things British Yarn and woolly goodiesRunny Runny RunnyRetreat A run down of the John o Groats Retreat - put end May 2016 in your diaries for next year. Fantastic time had by myself and fantastic guests. Haste ye back.http://www.scotchtweed.co.uk/ for Angela's beautiful tartanshttps://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/YarnsFromThePlain for Nics wonderful rainbowSwapThe swap partners have been assigned. Stage one is send out questionnaire. Please be mindful of the timescale.Coming UpJune 6 is Leeds Yarn Fest in Leeds Industrial Museum, Have a wonderful time.Me Me MeOwls by Kate Davies soon to be Owligan (which is the cardigan version of the Owls jumper) as I have bought it and Lopi BulkyMenehune by MSkiKnitsInside Crochet May Issue for the Moomin patternShoppey SectionFor the new branded Caithness Craft embroidered tote bag go to www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft And the Outlander Inspired Weathered Fraser Tartan Project Bag and various other tartans.Blah Blah BlahGet the podcast episodes at www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.comFlickr is LouiseJ2010Ravelry is LouiseHunt and CaithnessCraftCollective GroupFacebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter is CaithnessCraftMusic is by Marc Gunn with Wild Mountain Thyme from www.musicalley.com

Episode 129 - Groats

Wots e CraicBritYarns - Open on 2 June 2015. Go to www.brityarns.co.uk  She's on Instagram and Twitter as BritYarnQuilt NowRunny Runny RunnyMey 10k this weekend. All the best competitors and runny types for all eventsRetreat RetreatA couple of things for the attendees and a description of the running order. Plus I take you on the road from Mey on the A836 to John o Groats. I have photos on Flickr LouiseJ2010 Rachel of Weaving Heart https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/WeavingHeartNic of https://www.etsy.com/shop/yarnsfromtheplain - Nic will be hosting a trunk show at Fluph in Dundee on Wednesday 27 May 2015 www.fluph.co.ukPlus me www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft will be hosting a small vendor fayre on the Friday morning.Swap Terry Pratchett themed swap - please go sign up on the Ravelry thread and wow, that box will be amazing coming through the door.Coming UpHighland Wool Fest - Saturday 23 May 2015 in Dingwall MartLeeds Wool Fest - Saturday 6 June at Leeds Industrial MuseumMe Me MeTotally Vanilla Sock by Cookie A Citrus Acid rinse http://www.betterthanyarn.com/2014/10/problems-and-solutions.html#dyefixOwls by Kate DaviesThe Cagney to my Lacey from https://poshyarn.co.uk/Moonraker Shawl by Kourtney RobinsonShoppey Sectionwww.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraftBlah Blah BlahMusic by Marc Gunn with Wild Mountain Thyme from www.musicalley.comLouiseHunt on Ravelry CaithnessCraft on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, TwitterLouiseJ2010 on Flickr   www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com for the Podcast alllll the way back to the beginning.

Episode 128 - Debatable

Blether - DebateWots e Craic - BritYarn http://www.brityarn.co.uk/Issue 92 of Knit Now for Amanda Berry's Daisy May dollyRetreat infoSwap Section is back with a Terry Pratchett's Discworld themed swap. Sign up on Ravelry by 1 June 2015.Coming Up - Highland Wool Fest in Dingwall Mart 23 May 2015Leeds Wool 6 June 2015 - http://www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/armleymills.aspxMe Me Me Totally Vanilla Sock by Cookie AOwls by Kate DaviesBad Dog BuachailleFriendship Star quiltSewing for Retreat things of which I will tell you after its done.Drams - Glenturret Single Malt Whisky - RecommendedShoppy Section - www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraftContact Details - Louise Hunt on Ravelry Caithness Craft Collective Group on there.  CaithnessCraft on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. Flickr photos are LouiseJ2010 and podcast can be accessed from www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com
Music is Marc Gunn with Wild Mountain Thyme from www.musicalley.com

Episode 127 - The Jo to my Mo

Mo Jo has returned. It was missing in action.Wots e Craic Terry Pratchett read alongKnit1Bike1 http://www.createwithfibre.co.uk/page4.htmBritYarn - on everywhere social media as such but launch date is 2 June 2015.Retreat RetreatNext stage of my own retreat is on now. Remember your binoculars and cat litter tray.Coming UpHighland Wool Fest - Dingwall Mart on 23 May 2015.Leeds Wool Festival on 6 June 2015 - http://www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/armleymills.aspx and http://www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/armleymills/Leeds-Wool-Festival-2015-.aspxMe Me MeHow not to sew on a quilt bindingI finished my silk hankie cowl.Totally Vanilla Sock by Cookie AWorld without End by Ken FolletTextile Artist Fleece to finished object projectDramsRichard & I drink an Edradour 10 year old Single Malt WhiskyShoppey sectionwww.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraftBla Blah Blaaaa Sectioncaithnesscraftcollective@gmail.comLouiseHunt on Raverly & Caithness Craft Collective GroupCaithnessCraft on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, Facebookwww.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.comMusic is by Marc Gunn with Wild Mountain Thyme and you can buy it from www.musicalley.com

Episode 126 - Listen at Half Speed

Literally. Listen at half speed.Totally off the cuff cos i'm on Easter holidays.

Episode 125 - Random

The Blether7 Random Facts about craft from me. What are yours? Answers on a social media postcard please.Sue Whiting Weekend Crochet book for BabiesWots e CraicSir Terry Pratchett Discworld read along - I will open a thread on Ravelry and you can join as and when you wish. Or just share your thoughts on Sir Terry's writing. Starting with The Colour of MagicEdinburgh Yarn Fest Run throughOwl Print Panda Ashton Lane shawlDreaming Daisy by Ruth ChurchmanFlat Stanley - Please send him in before 4 April 2015. Don't worry if you can't now do it but thank you for offering.Pattern Book additionsCastle Fraser throughout the year by Aurelie Colas new pattern is Remember the DaffodilsCanadian Art Deco Collection by Natalie Servent new pattern is Shawinigan Me Me MeOwls by Kate DaviesTotally Vanilla by Cookie ABla Bla Bla - caithnesscraftcollective@gmail.com Raverly as LouiseHunt Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram as CaithnessCraft www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.comMusic is The Great Selkie by Avalon Rising from www.musicalley.com

Episode 124 - Unpick

This episode is dedicated to Sir Terry Pratchett who passed on today.....Don't think of it as dying, think of it as leaving early to miss the rush... Included in this episode is Wots e Craichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0iheZT_rQo for the Unpicker/Seam ripper video by http://www.pamdamour.com/RetreatWotchadoing?Coming Up with Edinburgh Yarn Fest run down. Get prepared for what you want to buy people. Me Me Me SectionOwls by Kate DaviesTotally Vanilla Socks by Cookie AShoppy Section  - www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraftBla Blah Blaaaaah section - caithnesscraftcollective@gmail.com Ravelry as LouiseHunt Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter as CaithnessCraft Music is from www.musicalley.com by Avalon Rising with The Great Selkie

Episode 123 - O

Life begins at 40 they say? I have a giveaway for you and a competition to celebrate me getting older. I'm nice that way.The 1898 Hat by Kristine Byrnes and I got lots of compliments last night at running club Bobbie, thank you petal.Coming Up - Dornoch Fibre Fest 13-14 March 2015Edinburgh Yarn Fest 14-15 March 2015Me Me MeLush Cardigan by Tin Can Knits finally completed!Drams - Jamieson WhiskeyShoppey Section - www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraftContact me via caithnesscraftcollective@gmail.com  Ravelry as LouiseHunt Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter as CaithnessCraftThe music is Avalon Rising with The Great Selkie via www.musicalley.com

Episode 122 - Better?

Better??You're a real Diva when you're hungry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4mP9pR-mzUThe Blether is back with Better?Wots E CraicThe Ocean Shore Mittens by Catrionafighe via Ravelry - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ocean-shore-mittensHurrah for a new Irish Podcaster duo - go find the Blasta here or via iTunes or whatever podcatcher you use http://blasta.libsyn.com/rssRetreat Retreat - I'm looking for 2 people as we have spaces available. Please listen for details.Coming UpICHF HobbyCrafts and Stitching, Sewing and Quilting Show at the Glasgow SECC on 5-8 March 2015Edinburgh Yarn Fest - Edinburgh Corn Exchange - 13-14 March 2015Dornoch Fibre Fest - Dornoch Community Centre 12-13 March 2015Me Me MeLush Cardigan by Tin Can KnitsR2D2 Beannie by Carissa BrowningTim Hotlz Eclectic Elements fat quarter set from www.cottonpatch.co.ukShoppey Sectionwww.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraftBla Blah BlaaaaaahContact me via caithnesscraftcollective@gmail.com  Ravelry as LouiseHunt, Caithness Craft Collective Group. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and the time sooking Pinterest as CaithnessCraftMusic was The Great Selkie by Avalon Rising via www.musicalley.com