Greetings from June in Caithness.Me Me Me taking about Bonny Vest by Tin Can Knits  and lots of Dressmaking.Review of Issue 3 of The Journal of Scottish Yarnshttps://yarnjournal.com/shop It's like a love letter to the Scottish Yarn industry.

Greetings from June in Caithness. Me Me Me taking about Bonny Vest by Tin Can Knits and lots of Dressmaking. Review of Issue 3 of The Journal of Scottish Yarns <a href="https://yarnjournal.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://yarnjournal.com/shop</a> It's like a love letter to the Scottish Yarn industry.

Episode 291 - Ma, ma sleeves don’t fit

Today is the last Me Made May.Thank you for listening to me splaff on!Today I talk about a textile art piece I made of my area.

Today is the last Me Made May. Thank you for listening to me splaff on! Today I talk about a textile art piece I made of my area.

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Today I talk about the Paving Cowl and Paving Mitts by Ellen M Silva. These are Tunisian crochet and a really lovely pattern to learn how to get into this technique.

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Today I talk about the Liverpool Tunic Shirt Dress by Amy Butler.

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Today I talk about the part I took in the Great Tapestry of Scotland which you can visit in Galashiels.

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Today I talk about the Lush Cardigan by Tin Can Knits.

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Today I talk about the Classic Tailored Skirt from the book Dressmaking The complete step by step guide by Alison Smith from DK Publishing.I used Guardian of Scotland Royal tartan from the very lovely Angela of Scotch Tweed.https://scotchtweed.co.uk/Fabric-Yarn/Tartan-Fabric/guardian-of-scotland-tartan-collection

Today I talk about the Classic Tailored Skirt from the book Dressmaking The complete step by step guide by Alison Smith from DK Publishing. I used Guardian of Scotland Royal tartan from the very lovely Angela of Scotch Tweed. <a href="https://scotchtweed.co.uk/Fabric-Yarn/Tartan-Fabric/guardian-of-scotland-tartan-collection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scotchtweed.co.uk/Fabric-Yarn/Tartan-Fabric/guardian-of-scotland-tartan-collection</a>

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Today I talk about the Brioche Hat by Wendy Easton. I used TJ Frogs Shoreline and Strata DK and Iona Yarns. This is from Weekend Knitting Book by Melanie Falick

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Today I talk about a Cabled Headband by Tina Saunders. I used Blacker Yarns in a worsted weight.This was from Knitting 2012 Calendar by Accord Publishing

Today I talk about a Cabled Headband by Tina Saunders. I used Blacker Yarns in a worsted weight. This was from Knitting 2012 Calendar by Accord Publishing

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Today I talk about the Flax Jumper by Tin Can Knits using Iona Yarns

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Louise is the thoughtful friend, the one who helps put things in perspective, sees humor in even the toughest of moments and is multi-craftual to boot! Spending time listening to her podcast leaves me feeling engaged with my fellow crafters and renewed for the day. Louise’s reflective chats are especially good — not preachy, but worth some personal, inner examination. I love to listen while I’m walking with Fritz, my dog, or digging around in the garden.

Multi-craftual to boot

I always enjoy Louise’s podcast.  Love her voice, love the glimpses of her family &amp; love to hear about this part of Scotland.

Lovely

caithnesscraftcollective

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&amp;node=5659703031&amp;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've used Episode 98's Blether 'I wish you a shawl'. When editing I could hear Quattro breathing in the background, he didn't want to be left out! Wots e Craic Racism in Knitting. I wrote this very carefully and I hope it is worthy. Lets change this and move forward as an inclusive and diverse community.  A quick rundown of being 200 episodes old. Planet Womble or What would Sir David Attenborough Do A new section talking about being a Steward of your Environment. This week non plastic tea bags www.sipsby.com  Retreat One place has opened up for the retreat. Cost is £335. Full details on the Ravelry group or email me. Review Exmoor Sock 4ply from Jon Arbon www.jarbon.com   Coming Up Edinburgh Yarn Fest 21-23 March 2019 Featuring Scotch Tweed on the Sunday event Make Wool. Featuring me and my tartan and tweed bags. Oh yes. Me Me Me Section Breathing Space by Veera Valimaki Basic Sock by Ann Budd Using Rosedean Ryelands Juris Mittens by Alexis Winslow Lush by Tin Can Knits Sewing news Library Corner - Sue Stratfords Knitting Aviary, Eastern Horizons by Levison Wood, Dreams of my Father by Barack Obama and Becoming by Michelle Obama and finally House of Lies by Ian Rankin Operation GALCOTCAFC and GLLC    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 <a href="http://www.scotchtweed.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scotchtweed.co.uk</a> and is a UK Freephone Number. They are on eBay as <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/scotchtweedmillshop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/scotchtweedmillshop</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScotchTweed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScotchTweed</a> and  <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scotch-Tweed/b/ref=bl_dp_s_web_5659703031?ie=UTF8&amp;node=5659703031&amp;field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Scotch+Tweed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scotch-Tweed/b/ref=bl_dp_s_web_5659703031?ie=UTF8&amp;node=5659703031&amp;field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Scotch+Tweed</a> To help suppport the podcast Angela has given a 10% discount code for listeners - type in CCCPodcast at checkout anytime. Blether I've used Episode 98's Blether 'I wish you a shawl'. When editing I could hear Quattro breathing in the background, he didn't want to be left out! Wots e Craic Racism in Knitting. I wrote this very carefully and I hope it is worthy. Lets change this and move forward as an inclusive and diverse community.  A quick rundown of being 200 episodes old. Planet Womble or What would Sir David Attenborough Do A new section talking about being a Steward of your Environment. This week non plastic tea bags <a href="http://www.sips.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sipsby.com</a> Retreat One place has opened up for the retreat. Cost is £335. Full details on the Ravelry group or email me. Review Exmoor Sock 4ply from Jon Arbon <a href="http://www.jarbon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jarbon.com</a> Coming Up Edinburgh Yarn Fest 21-23 March 2019 Featuring Scotch Tweed on the Sunday event Make Wool. Featuring me and my tartan and tweed bags. Oh yes. Me Me Me Section Breathing Space by Veera Valimaki Basic Sock by Ann Budd Using Rosedean Ryelands Juris Mittens by Alexis Winslow Lush by Tin Can Knits Sewing news Library Corner - Sue Stratfords Knitting Aviary, Eastern Horizons by Levison Wood, Dreams of my Father by Barack Obama and Becoming by Michelle Obama and finally House of Lies by Ian Rankin Operation GALCOTCAFC and GLLC Shoppy Section <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft</a> Or <a href="http://www.paypal.me/caithnesscraft.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PayPal.Me/Caithnesscraft</a> Blah Blah Blaaaa Section Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft Podcast <a href="http://www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com</a>

Episode 200 - Thank you for listening to me Splaff On

Blether I don't know why Kittens need mittens other than for rhyming with, but this episode looks at how to keep your hands warm this coming Winter. Mittens from Norway by Nina Granlund Saether Caph by Terezka Knits Tabi Mittens by Olgajazzy Riikkis by Valeria K Knits Daffodowndilly Cuffs and Mitts by Katherine Lymer's Ravelry Store Paving Mitts by Ellen B Silva Juris Mitts by Alex Winslow Sea Life Mittens by Erica Mount Wots e Craic   Planet Womble or What would Sir David Attenborough Do A new section talking about being a Steward of your Environment. This week I review Darning: Repair Make Mend by Hikaru Noguchi via https://www.hawthornpress.com/books/quickthorn/darning/ Many thanks for the review copy. Swap Section Please sign up on the Ravelry thread for the Winter/Christmas Decoration swap by 15 November and post by 1 December 2019. Me Me Me Section Basic Socks by Ann Budd  Knitted Tunic for Woman - Ocean by Kyoko Nakayoshi Ama Sweater by Maddie Harvey Library Corner - Ulysses by James Joyce, Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts, A Single Thread by Tracy Chevalier 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

Blether I don't know why Kittens need mittens other than for rhyming with, but this episode looks at how to keep your hands warm this coming Winter. Mittens from Norway by Nina Granlund Saether Caph by Terezka Knits Tabi Mittens by Olgajazzy Riikkis by Valeria K Knits Daffodowndilly Cuffs and Mitts by Katherine Lymer's Ravelry Store Paving Mitts by Ellen B Silva Juris Mitts by Alex Winslow Sea Life Mittens by Erica Mount Wots e Craic Planet Womble or What would Sir David Attenborough Do A new section talking about being a Steward of your Environment. This week I review Darning: Repair Make Mend by Hikaru Noguchi via <a href="https://www.hawthornpress.com/books/quickthorn/darning/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hawthornpress.com/books/quickthorn/darning/</a> Many thanks for the review copy. Swap Section Please sign up on the Ravelry thread for the Winter/Christmas Decoration swap by 15 November and post by 1 December 2019. Me Me Me Section Basic Socks by Ann Budd Knitted Tunic for Woman - Ocean by Kyoko Nakayoshi Ama Sweater by Maddie Harvey Library Corner - Ulysses by James Joyce, Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts, A Single Thread by Tracy Chevalier Shoppy Section <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft</a> Or <a href="http://www.paypal.me/caithnesscraft.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PayPal.Me/Caithnesscraft</a> Blah Blah Blaaaa Section Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft Podcast <a href="http://www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com</a>

Episode 209 - Wheres's Yer Mittens Kittens?

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. Firstly there is the Caithness Segment where the War of the Orange fruit is concluded. Then Blether with The Aftermath Wots e Craic  Watching Knitting Dish Videocast Hawthorn Cottage Videocast Louleigh Knitting Videocast Nadia of Cottage Notebook podcast Happy 100 Episodes to Twinset Designs and Knit British. Loch Ness Knit Fest 19-21 October Custom Socks Knit to fit your feet by Kate Atherley Circular Knitting Workshop by Margaret Radcliffe Swap  Run down of the Christmas/Winter decoration swap 2017. Thank you everyone for taking part. Especially Purplepollypocket. Me Me Meeee Section  Fireflies Rising by Helen Stewart  Scourie Hat by Woolly Wormhead Moonraker Cowl by Kourtney Robinson Arboreal by Jennifer Steingass Crochet - Groot from Kati Galusz, SpiderMan by Kati Galusz I am Groot by Mary Annarella Sewing - Tweed from Scotch Tweed and Harris Tweed. Pattern is https://www.amazon.com/10-Minute-Blocks-Suzanne-McNeill/dp/1574216694 by Suzanne McNeill Shoppy Section www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft Or PayPal.Me/Caithnesscraft Drams Glen Orchy Blended 5 year old from Lidl Blah Blah Blaaaa Section Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft

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 <a href="http://www.scotchtweed.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scotchtweed.co.uk</a> and is a UK Freephone Number. Firstly there is the Caithness Segment where the War of the Orange fruit is concluded. Then Blether with The Aftermath Wots e Craic Watching Knitting Dish Videocast Hawthorn Cottage Videocast Louleigh Knitting Videocast Nadia of Cottage Notebook podcast Happy 100 Episodes to Twinset Designs and Knit British. Loch Ness Knit Fest 19-21 October Custom Socks Knit to fit your feet by Kate Atherley Circular Knitting Workshop by Margaret Radcliffe Swap Run down of the Christmas/Winter decoration swap 2017. Thank you everyone for taking part. Especially Purplepollypocket. Me Me Meeee Section Fireflies Rising by Helen Stewart Scourie Hat by Woolly Wormhead Moonraker Cowl by Kourtney Robinson Arboreal by Jennifer Steingass Crochet - Groot from Kati Galusz, SpiderMan by Kati Galusz I am Groot by Mary Annarella Sewing - Tweed from Scotch Tweed and Harris Tweed. Pattern is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/10-Minute-Blocks-Suzanne-McNeill/dp/1574216694" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/10-Minute-Blocks-Suzanne-McNeill/dp/1574216694</a> by Suzanne McNeill Shoppy Section <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft</a> Or <a href="http://www.paypal.me/caithnesscraft.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PayPal.Me/Caithnesscraft</a> Drams Glen Orchy Blended 5 year old from Lidl Blah Blah Blaaaa Section Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft

Episode 181 - Not as tall as Groot

Dedicated to our wee black dog.   Wots e Craic  Katya Frankel's 2016 Autumn Collection is now out. Grey Matters - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/grey-matters   Legends of the Fall swap  Post by Monday 31 October 2016.   Me Me Me  Comfort Mitts - http://www.sashcharity.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Comfort-Mitt-instructions.pdf  Toothless by Nicoles Nerdy Knots  Smooth Operator Sock by Susan B Anderson   Blah Blah Blah  LouiseHunt on Ravelry CaithnessCraft on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest  www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com

Dedicated to our wee black dog. Wots e Craic Katya Frankel's 2016 Autumn Collection is now out. Grey Matters - <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/grey-matters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/grey-matters</a> Legends of the Fall swap Post by Monday 31 October 2016. Me Me Me Comfort Mitts - <a href="http://www.sashcharity.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Comfort-Mitt-instructions.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sashcharity.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Comfort-Mitt-instructions.pdf</a> Toothless by Nicoles Nerdy Knots Smooth Operator Sock by Susan B Anderson Blah Blah Blah LouiseHunt on Ravelry CaithnessCraft on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest  <a href="http://www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com</a>

Episode 159 - Original Black

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

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 <a href="http://www.brityarn.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.brityarn.co.uk </a>For all your yarn that you KNOW is from Britian. Ellen Silva - TwinsetEllen <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/ellen-m-silva" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ravelry.com/designers/ellen-m-silva </a>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 <a href="http://www.erickaeckles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.erickaeckles.com/</a> Gardening Witch - Jane's Wonderful Etsy shop of wonder. Shawl pins, project bags, stitch markers all at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/gardeningwitch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.etsy.com/shop/gardeningwitch</a> Kirsten Kapur - Designer Kirsten has a pattern for everyone and her classic style will leave you droolling. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kirsten-kapur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kirsten-kapur</a> 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 <a href="http://www.knitbritish.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.knitbritish.net/</a> Maddie Harvey - Designer Maddie has such elegant style I want to be her. <a href="https://maddieharveydesigns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://maddieharveydesigns.com/</a> 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 <a href="http://www.northernyarn.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.northernyarn.co.uk </a>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  <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/ruth-crafts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ravelry.com/designers/ruth-crafts</a> Sue Straford - Designer Sue has some of the most characterful toy designs anywhere -  <a href="https://www.suestratford.co.uk/shop-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.suestratford.co.uk/shop-1</a> TTJ Frog - Tania is so lovely you cannot resist her Dorset Buttons or her new yarn range <a href="http://www.tjfrog.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.tjfrog.co.uk/</a> The Little Grey Girl - Gemma has modern and contemporary notions, stitch markers and project bags for sale at <a href="http://www.thelittlegreygirl.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thelittlegreygirl.com/</a> 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 <a href="mailto:caithnesscraftcollective@gmail.com">caithnesscraftcollective@gmail.com</a> Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram as Caithness Craft Get the podcast on <a href="http://www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com</a>

Episode 170 - You Have to Go Look

All extra noises were Buachaille. 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&amp;node=5659703031&amp;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 Sky Portrait with Lindsey Gallacher https://www.facebook.com/lindseygallacherjewellery/ https://lindseygallacher.com/  Maddie Harvey has a new Shawl Saturday Series every Season club https://maddieharveydesigns.com/  Caithness Yarns and his Boss Ewe Sheepie https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CaithnessYarns Racism in Knitting. New Podcasts - George the Poet audio podcast on itunes Quirky Monday Craftcast and The Crimson Stitchery on Youtube Also on Youtube is Flosstube for Cross Stitch podcasts! Planet Womble or What would Sir David Attenborough Do A new section talking about being a Steward of your Environment. This week How bad are Bananas by Mike Berners Lee     Coming Up Edinburgh Yarn Fest 21-23 March 2019 Featuring Scotch Tweed on the Sunday event Make Wool. Featuring me and my tartan and tweed bags. Oh yes. Me Me Me Section Breathing Space by Veera Valimaki Toe Up Sock by Sockmatician   Sewing news Library Corner - Arabia by Levison Wood Operation GALCOTCAFEYF and GLLC  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

All extra noises were Buachaille. 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 <a href="http://www.scotchtweed.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scotchtweed.co.uk</a> and is a UK Freephone Number. They are on eBay as <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/scotchtweedmillshop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/scotchtweedmillshop</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScotchTweed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScotchTweed</a> and  <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scotch-Tweed/b/ref=bl_dp_s_web_5659703031?ie=UTF8&amp;node=5659703031&amp;field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Scotch+Tweed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scotch-Tweed/b/ref=bl_dp_s_web_5659703031?ie=UTF8&amp;node=5659703031&amp;field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Scotch+Tweed</a> To help suppport the podcast Angela has given a 10% discount code for listeners - type in CCCPodcast at checkout anytime. Wots e Craic Sky Portrait with Lindsey Gallacher <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lindseygallacherjewellery/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/lindseygallacherjewellery/</a> <a href="https://lindseygallacher.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lindseygallacher.com/</a> Maddie Harvey has a new Shawl Saturday Series every Season club <a href="https://maddieharveydesigns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://maddieharveydesigns.com/</a> Caithness Yarns and his Boss Ewe Sheepie <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CaithnessYarns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CaithnessYarns</a> Racism in Knitting. New Podcasts - George the Poet audio podcast on itunes Quirky Monday Craftcast and The Crimson Stitchery on Youtube Also on Youtube is Flosstube for Cross Stitch podcasts! Planet Womble or What would Sir David Attenborough Do A new section talking about being a Steward of your Environment. This week How bad are Bananas by Mike Berners Lee Coming Up Edinburgh Yarn Fest 21-23 March 2019 Featuring Scotch Tweed on the Sunday event Make Wool. Featuring me and my tartan and tweed bags. Oh yes. Me Me Me Section Breathing Space by Veera Valimaki Toe Up Sock by Sockmatician Sewing news Library Corner - Arabia by Levison Wood Operation GALCOTCAFEYF and GLLC Shoppy Section <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft</a> Or <a href="http://www.paypal.me/caithnesscraft.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PayPal.Me/Caithnesscraft</a> Blah Blah Blaaaa Section Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft Podcast <a href="http://www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com</a>

Episode 201 - Wot Up

This episode is kindly sponsored byScotch 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 PressComing 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

This episode is kindly sponsored byScotch 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 <a href="http://www.scotchtweed.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scotchtweed.co.uk</a> 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 PressComing 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… <ul><li>hats, gloves, scarves and socks for men, women and children</li> <li>Premature baby clothing</li> <li>Baby clothing</li> <li>Pram or cot blankets</li> <li>Knee rugs</li> <li>Bed blankets</li> </ul> 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 ‘<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/loch-ness-knit-fest-chat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Loch Ness Knit Fest Chat’</a>. Exact details will be confirmed but we will award prizes for: <ul><li>Most helpful and congenial</li> <li>Most prolific crafter</li> <li>Best team effort</li> <li>Most Highlander – themed</li> <li>Random prize draw</li> </ul> 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 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft</a> Or <a href="https://www.paypal.me/caithnesscraft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PayPal.Me/Caithnesscraft </a> Blah Blah Blaaaa Section Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft <a href="http://www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com</a> for the podcast

Episode 176 - Brochs

The Blether is all about What we do for others. And what colour is your heart?  Comfort/Twiddle Mitts - http://www.sashcharity.org/call-for-crafty-knitters-to-make-comfort-blankets-for-elderly-patients/  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/twiddle-muff   Hopefully this episode has better volume. Let me know if it isn't.   Review of Painted Toppers for Kids by Woolly Wormhead - thank you for letting me review this.  http://www.woollywormhead.com/painted-woolly-toppers-for-kids/   I did mean to mention Katya Frankels Autumn Essentials.  This year’s collection concentrates on using a natural palette to showcase the scintillating variegated yarns and has 3 patterns, socks, shawl and fingerless mitts. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/grey-matters I will discuss it next episode.   Me Me Me  Half Yard Kids by Debbie Shore and Adorable Teddy Bears to knit by Rachel Borello from the library  Poldark - Winston Graham  Even Dogs in the Wild by Ian Rankin   Contact me caithnesscraftcollective@gmail.com Ravelry as LouiseHunt join the CaithnessCraftCollective Group Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram as CaithnessCraft  Get the feed from www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com

The Blether is all about What we do for others. And what colour is your heart? Comfort/Twiddle Mitts -<a href="http://www.sashcharity.org/call-for-crafty-knitters-to-make-comfort-blankets-for-elderly-patients/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.sashcharity.org/call-for-crafty-knitters-to-make-comfort-blankets-for-elderly-patients/</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/twiddle-muff" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/twiddle-muff</a> Hopefully this episode has better volume. Let me know if it isn't. Review of Painted Toppers for Kids by Woolly Wormhead - thank you for letting me review this. <a href="http://www.woollywormhead.com/painted-woolly-toppers-for-kids/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.woollywormhead.com/painted-woolly-toppers-for-kids/</a> I did mean to mention Katya Frankels Autumn Essentials.  This year’s collection concentrates on using a natural palette to showcase the scintillating variegated yarns and has 3 patterns, socks, shawl and fingerless mitts.<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/grey-matters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/grey-matters</a> I will discuss it next episode. Me Me Me Half Yard Kids by Debbie Shore and Adorable Teddy Bears to knit by Rachel Borello from the library Poldark - Winston Graham Even Dogs in the Wild by Ian Rankin Contact me caithnesscraftcollective@gmail.com Ravelry as LouiseHunt join the CaithnessCraftCollective Group Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram as CaithnessCraft  Get the feed from <a href="http://www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com</a>

Episode 158 - Mahogany Red

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).

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: <a href="http://www.lochnessknitfest.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lochnessknitfest.com</a> or email <a href="mailto:ask@lochnessknitfest.com">ask@lochnessknitfest.com</a> 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 <a href="http://www.festiwool.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.festiwool.com</a> featuring Gardening Witch Loch Ness Knit Fest is 13-15 October at the Inverness Ice Rink <a href="http://www.lochnessknitfest.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lochnessknitfest.com</a> 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… <ul><li>hats, gloves, scarves and socks for men, women and children</li> <li>Premature baby clothing</li> <li>Baby clothing</li> <li>Pram or cot blankets</li> <li>Knee rugs</li> <li>Bed blankets</li> </ul> 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 ‘<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/loch-ness-knit-fest-chat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Loch Ness Knit Fest Chat’</a>. Exact details will be confirmed but we will award prizes for: <ul><li>Most helpful and congenial</li> <li>Most prolific crafter</li> <li>Best team effort</li> <li>Most Highlander – themed</li> <li>Random prize draw</li> </ul> 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 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft</a> Blah Blah Blaaaa Section Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft <a href="http://www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com</a> 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 174 - With Extra Dogs

Blether   Where's yer semmit? shouted yer granny. This episode we study the Under apparel section of our wardrobe. Mentioned are Stephen West's Fancy Pants, Mamalucker by Maja Karlsonn, Knitted Combination by Butterick Wots e Craic Swap Section Me Me Me Section Basic Socks by Ann Budd Knitted Tunic for Woman - Ocean by Kyoko Nakayoshi Ama Sweater by Maddie Harvey Library Corner - Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts, Why Mummy Drinks by Gill Sim 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

Blether Where's yer semmit? shouted yer granny. This episode we study the Under apparel section of our wardrobe. Mentioned are Stephen West's Fancy Pants, Mamalucker by Maja Karlsonn, Knitted Combination by Butterick Wots e Craic Swap Section Me Me Me Section Basic Socks by Ann Budd Knitted Tunic for Woman - Ocean by Kyoko Nakayoshi Ama Sweater by Maddie Harvey Library Corner - Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts, Why Mummy Drinks by Gill Sim Shoppy Section <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft</a> Or <a href="http://www.paypal.me/caithnesscraft.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PayPal.Me/Caithnesscraft</a> Blah Blah Blaaaa Section Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft Podcast <a href="http://www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com</a>

Episode 210 - Where's Yer Semmit?

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

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 <a href="http://www.meadowyarn.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.meadowyarn.co.uk/</a> 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 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft </a> Blah Blah Blah Louise Hunt on Ravelry, Caithness Craft Collective Group on Ravelry, CaithnessCraft on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest <a href="http://www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com</a>

Episode 171 - Don't be Snaily Bob

A Party? Yes, you are invited. It is New Year after all.   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.   A round up of my craft this year too. I'll take you down memory lane for us both. Moving onto 2018 and the Swap Sign up on my Ravelry group for a Blacker yarn sock swap https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/caithness-craft-collective-podcast/3727427/1-25#12 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

A Party? Yes, you are invited. It is New Year after all. 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 <a href="http://www.scotchtweed.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scotchtweed.co.uk</a> and is a UK Freephone Number. A round up of my craft this year too. I'll take you down memory lane for us both. Moving onto 2018 and the Swap Sign up on my Ravelry group for a Blacker yarn sock swap <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/caithness-craft-collective-podcast/3727427/1-25#12" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/caithness-craft-collective-podcast/3727427/1-25#12</a> Shoppy Section <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft</a> Or <a href="https://www.paypal.me/caithnesscraft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PayPal.Me/Caithnesscraft </a> Blah Blah Blaaaa Section Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft <a href="http://www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com</a> for the podcast

Episode 182 - Round Me Up

This Episode is sponsored by the kind Jo and Mica of Edinburgh Yarn Fest www.edinyarnfest.com You can buy your Wool Tribe 2 Festival Companian there and do your research for the upcoming Edinburgh Yarn Fest. Wots e Craic New video podcast to me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s_j-1fL-TM BeardyChiel Knitting Banter who is from Thurso. Go watch where I talk about in Caithness. Gong Crafts Yarns from Durness https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/GongCrafts  Retreat Last payment is due and also if you are going to be in Edinburgh Yarn fest then please come meet me Saturday lunch time and we can have a wee meet up. Review Wool Tribe 2 from www.edinyarnfest.com Coming Up ICHF at the SECC Glasgow 2-5 March 2017 Edinburgh Yarn Fest Market place opening 10-11 March 2017 Me Me MEEEE Newale Cardigan by Cecily Glowik MacDonald for my #BlackerPODKAL Go sign up on Blackers Raverly Page to be in for the discount code. Reyholt Hat by Dianne Walla Louise Tillbrooks Everyday knitter page on Facebook Pussy Hat by Kat Coyle ****** If you have small people please be warned before you listen to this part, there are no expletives but you may wish not to have the conversation with the small person afterwards if you listen.********** Jelly Roll Quilt from Cotton Patch https://www.cottonpatch.co.uk/ Needle Felting Shoppy Section www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft for Red Macgregor and Bruce tartan bags Blah Blah Blah Contacts - LouiseHunt on Ravelry CaithnessCraft on Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Podcast host - www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com Music from Free music archive with Entertainment for the Braindead by A Friend (I dont' think you are braindead, I just like the birdie). Keep on Crafting.

This Episode is sponsored by the kind Jo and Mica of Edinburgh Yarn Fest <a href="" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.edinyarnfest.com </a>You can buy your Wool Tribe 2 Festival Companian there and do your research for the upcoming Edinburgh Yarn Fest. Wots e Craic New video podcast to me - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s_j-1fL-TM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s_j-1fL-TM </a>BeardyChiel Knitting Banter who is from Thurso. Go watch where I talk about in Caithness. Gong Crafts Yarns from Durness <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/GongCrafts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/GongCrafts</a> Retreat Last payment is due and also if you are going to be in Edinburgh Yarn fest then please come meet me Saturday lunch time and we can have a wee meet up. Review Wool Tribe 2 from <a href="http://www.edinyarnfest.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.edinyarnfest.com</a> Coming Up ICHF at the SECC Glasgow 2-5 March 2017 Edinburgh Yarn Fest Market place opening 10-11 March 2017 Me Me MEEEE Newale Cardigan by Cecily Glowik MacDonald for my #BlackerPODKAL Go sign up on Blackers Raverly Page to be in for the discount code. Reyholt Hat by Dianne Walla Louise Tillbrooks Everyday knitter page on Facebook Pussy Hat by Kat Coyle ****** If you have small people please be warned before you listen to this part, there are no expletives but you may wish not to have the conversation with the small person afterwards if you listen.********** Jelly Roll Quilt from Cotton Patch <a href="https://www.cottonpatch.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cottonpatch.co.uk/</a> Needle Felting Shoppy Section <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft</a> for Red Macgregor and Bruce tartan bags Blah Blah Blah Contacts - LouiseHunt on Ravelry CaithnessCraft on Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Podcast host - <a href="http://www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com</a> Music from Free music archive with Entertainment for the Braindead by A Friend (I dont' think you are braindead, I just like the birdie). Keep on Crafting.

Episode 164 - Its not me, its you

Stuart - Start about 44 minutes. The rest of you buckle up for more anticipation of the forthcoming Edinburgh Yarn Fest. This episode is sponsored by the Edinburgh Yarn Fest www.edinyarnfest.com and its all about the Corn Exchange 10-11 March 2017. (unless you have a workshop then you get extra fun). Wots e Craic Go to https://tjfrog.co.uk/ to listen to Tania's new podcast. Its wonderful. The shawl last episode was Close to You by Justyna Lorkowska Retreat Swap Lucky 7 Swap - Swap 7 crafty items. Sign up by 7 March to post by 7 April. Sign up on Ravelry thread Coming Up EDINBURGH YARN FEST - DID I NOT MENTION IT?????? www.edinyarnfest.com for full details. Caithness Segment Going for a bit of Neolithic Caithness this episode Me Me Meeee Newale Cardigan by Cecily Glowik Macdonald Fail Pussy Hat by Kat Coyle Fireflies Rising by Helen Stewart Drams 44 minutes in Stuart. We have a blind tasting of the first 3 of 6 drams. Shoppy Section www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft for Buchanan, Hunter and McGregor and Fraser, Black Watch and Robertson to be added this weekend. Bla Blaaa Blaaaah Contact me caithnesscraftcollective@gmail.com www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com for the podcast Raverly as Louise Hunt Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook as CaithnessCraft The music was from Free Music Archive with Entertainment for the Braindead by A Friend. But mainly, I'll see you at the EYF

Stuart - Start about 44 minutes. The rest of you buckle up for more anticipation of the forthcoming Edinburgh Yarn Fest. This episode is sponsored by the Edinburgh Yarn Fest <a href="http://www.edinyarnfest.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.edinyarnfest.com</a> and its all about the Corn Exchange 10-11 March 2017. (unless you have a workshop then you get extra fun). Wots e Craic Go to <a href="https://tjfrog.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tjfrog.co.uk/</a> to listen to Tania's new podcast. Its wonderful. The shawl last episode was Close to You by Justyna Lorkowska Retreat Swap Lucky 7 Swap - Swap 7 crafty items. Sign up by 7 March to post by 7 April. Sign up on Ravelry thread Coming Up EDINBURGH YARN FEST - DID I NOT MENTION IT?????? <a href="http://www.edinyarnfest.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.edinyarnfest.com</a> for full details. Caithness Segment Going for a bit of Neolithic Caithness this episode Me Me Meeee Newale Cardigan by Cecily Glowik Macdonald Fail Pussy Hat by Kat Coyle Fireflies Rising by Helen Stewart Drams 44 minutes in Stuart. We have a blind tasting of the first 3 of 6 drams. Shoppy Section <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft</a> for Buchanan, Hunter and McGregor and Fraser, Black Watch and Robertson to be added this weekend. Bla Blaaa Blaaaah Contact me <a href="mailto:caithnesscraftcollective@gmail.com">caithnesscraftcollective@gmail.com</a> <a href="http://www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com</a> for the podcast Raverly as Louise Hunt Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook as CaithnessCraft The music was from Free Music Archive with Entertainment for the Braindead by A Friend. But mainly, I'll see you at the EYF

Episode 166 - Planning For Edinburgh

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