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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

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

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

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 SteingassCrochet - 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 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. Firstly there is the Caithness Segment where the Orange reference is explained. Then Blether with War in hobbies Wots e Craic Wovember and all things Woolly this November Twinset Ellen has out a new cowl called Rasta in the Round Swap Please post by 30 November Me Me Meeee Section Fireflies Rising by Helen Stewart - I said Dragonflies for some reason? Scourie Hat by Woolly Wormhead Spinning - Wonderland Dyeworks Merino Tussah Silk Crochet - Groot 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

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

And Also, I want to knit this and that and all the things. This episode is kindly sponsored by   Scotch Tweed is a small family textiles firm based in the Scottish Borders.  Run by Angela with a huge amount of technical and know how support from her Dad, Gerald - they have a wealth of experience in the weaving and textile trade - over 57 years to be exact!!   Their aim is to bring top quality tartan and tweed fabric, along with other Scottish goods and apparel (including Highland Wear) to their customers at the best possible value.   Angela is happy to speak to anyone at anytime in regards to their requirements - if you cannot see what you are looking for on the website give her a call - the number is on the website www.scotchtweed.co.uk and is a UK Freephone Number.   The website is currently undergoing a bit of a refurb and update so not all the products are showing at the moment - if in doubt get in touch!   To help support the Podcast, Angela has provided a Discount Code for listeners - just quote CCCPodcast at checkout to receive a 10% discount anytime.   Wots e Craic Gansey Style Fingerless Mitts by Gardeningwitch designs Run down of the Loch Ness Knit Fest Review Elemental by Woolly Wormhead http://www.woollywormhead.com/elemental/ Swatchtastic Review Nicky the Alpaca Sock Yarn https://newleafyarns.com/ Coming Up Festiwool is 11 November in Hitchin Hertodfordshire www.festiwool.com featuring Gardening Witch Me Me Meeee Section Newale Cardigan by Cecily Glowik Macdonald And also I want to knit all the things. Lots of And also here. Shoppy Section www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft Or PayPal.Me/Caithnesscraft Blah Blah Blaaaa Section Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com for the podcast

This episode is kindly sponsored by   Scotch Tweed is a small family textiles firm based in the Scottish Borders.  Run by Angela with a huge amount of technical and know how support from her Dad, Gerald - they have a wealth of experience in the weaving and textile trade - over 57 years to be exact!!   Their aim is to bring top quality tartan and tweed fabric, along with other Scottish goods and apparel (including Highland Wear) to their customers at the best possible value.   Angela is happy to speak to anyone at anytime in regards to their requirements - if you cannot see what you are looking for on the website give her a call - the number is on the website www.scotchtweed.co.uk and is a UK Freephone Number.   The website is currently undergoing a bit of a refurb and update so not all the products are showing at the moment - if in doubt get in touch!   To help support the Podcast, Angela has provided a Discount Code for listeners - just quote CCCPodcast at checkout to receive a 10% discount anytime.   Blether Insurance on our crafty stash Wots e Craic Pattern companian to the https://perthfestivalofyarn.uk/ Grandmzmac on Instagram to find my mums new caridgan. Review The Knitting Goddess has a fantastic new Yorkshire yarn called One Farm Yarn. https://www.theknittinggoddess.co.uk/ourshop/cat_1441710-One-Farm-Yarn.html   Coming Up Loch Ness Knit Fest - 13-15 October 2017 Loch Ness Knit Fest charity drive this year - The Queen Mother’s Clothing Guild (founded in 1882) do a remarkable amount for causes across the UK. Charities local to us that have benefitted from the Guild include Women’s Aid, Raigmore Hospital, Highland Hospice, Horseback UK and CHAS Children’s Hospice. So what do they do? The Queen Mother’s Clothing Guild collect knitted items (as well as bed linen, anoraks and other items) from generous crafters like you and distribute them across all their charity partners after packing and sorting in the autumn. Incredibly, they manage to gather around 20,000+ items annually for those in need. And how can you help? We’ll that’s just the thing. Without people like you, who love to knit, the charity wouldn’t achieve such great things that genuinely aid so many across the country. So we challenge you to get those knitting needles in action and help us add to the collection of crafted wonders. The items that they’re most in need of are… hats, gloves, scarves and socks for men, women and children Premature baby clothing Baby clothing Pram or cot blankets Knee rugs Bed blankets So if you’re an avid knitter and able to help, we’d love to hear from you. Or if you’re a beginner, a simple knitted square or two will do and we can transform these into beautiful blankets. This Knit-A-Long is about the participation and sharing of finished objects. A few prizes will be awarded to people that post in the associated threads in our Ravelry Group ‘Loch Ness Knit Fest Chat’. Exact details will be confirmed but we will award prizes for: Most helpful and congenial Most prolific crafter Best team effort Most Highlander – themed Random prize draw To show just how marvellous you are, we would like to display your finished objects at the festival and present them to the Guild so please send them to: Loch Ness Knit Fest Ltd. 8 High Street Invergorden Scotland IV18 OET Me Me Meeee Section Tunisian Crochet - Paving Mitts by Twinset Ellen Beannie Hat by Janet Russell, TwistedKnitter on Ravelry Using Blacker Brushwork Birthday Yarn. Fugue in Mosiac Minor by Kirsten Kapur Hannah Ross tells me "fugue" is pronounced like fog with "yew" in the middle! Spinning Library - Rather be the Devil by Ian Rankin Drams Bushmills 10 Year Old Single Malt. Scalleywags Blended malt Shoppy Section www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft Or PayPal.Me/Caithnesscraft Blah Blah Blaaaa Section Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com for the podcast

This episode is kindly sponsored by   Scotch Tweed is a small family textiles firm based in the Scottish Borders.  Run by Angela with a huge amount of technical and know how support from her Dad, Gerald - they have a wealth of experience in the weaving and textile trade - over 57 years to be exact!!   Their aim is to bring top quality tartan and tweed fabric, along with other Scottish goods and apparel (including Highland Wear) to their customers at the best possible value.   Angela is happy to speak to anyone at anytime in regards to their requirements - if you cannot see what you are looking for on the website give her a call - the number is on the website www.scotchtweed.co.uk and is a UK Freephone Number.   The website is currently undergoing a bit of a refurb and update so not all the products are showing at the moment - if in doubt get in touch!   To help support the Podcast, Angela has provided a Discount Code for listeners - just quote CCCPodcast at checkout to receive a 10% discount anytime.   Wots e Craic   Review Knit Scarves and Shawls Now by Search Press   Coming Up Cheshire Marthall Village Hall 1 October 2017 Loch Ness Knit Fest - 13-15 October 2017 Loch Ness Knit Fest charity drive this year - The Queen Mother’s Clothing Guild (founded in 1882) do a remarkable amount for causes across the UK. Charities local to us that have benefitted from the Guild include Women’s Aid, Raigmore Hospital, Highland Hospice, Horseback UK and CHAS Children’s Hospice. So what do they do? The Queen Mother’s Clothing Guild collect knitted items (as well as bed linen, anoraks and other items) from generous crafters like you and distribute them across all their charity partners after packing and sorting in the autumn. Incredibly, they manage to gather around 20,000+ items annually for those in need. And how can you help? We’ll that’s just the thing. Without people like you, who love to knit, the charity wouldn’t achieve such great things that genuinely aid so many across the country. So we challenge you to get those knitting needles in action and help us add to the collection of crafted wonders. The items that they’re most in need of are… hats, gloves, scarves and socks for men, women and children Premature baby clothing Baby clothing Pram or cot blankets Knee rugs Bed blankets So if you’re an avid knitter and able to help, we’d love to hear from you. Or if you’re a beginner, a simple knitted square or two will do and we can transform these into beautiful blankets. This Knit-A-Long is about the participation and sharing of finished objects. A few prizes will be awarded to people that post in the associated threads in our Ravelry Group ‘Loch Ness Knit Fest Chat’. Exact details will be confirmed but we will award prizes for: Most helpful and congenial Most prolific crafter Best team effort Most Highlander – themed Random prize draw To show just how marvellous you are, we would like to display your finished objects at the festival and present them to the Guild so please send them to: Loch Ness Knit Fest Ltd. 8 High Street Invergorden Scotland IV18 OET Me Me Meeee Section Tunisian Crochet - Paving Mitts by Twinset Ellen Rapunzels Tower Socks by Becky Greene Beannie Hat by Janet Russell, TwistedKnitter on Ravelry Using Blacker Brushwork Birthday Yarn. Fugue in Mosiac Minor by Kirsten Kapur Hannah Ross tells me "fugue" is pronounced like fog with "yew" in the middle! Spinning Library - Wintersmith by Terry Pratchett Caithness Segment This is where the title comes from. The Caithness Broch Project are on Facebook and Twitter. Drams Teaninch 10 Year Old.  I recorded it after the rest of the episode and thought, i'll stick it anyway but I don't announce it so its a happy surprise for you Dram fans. Shoppy Section www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft Or PayPal.Me/Caithnesscraft Blah Blah Blaaaa Section Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com for the podcast

This episode is kindly sponsored by   Scotch Tweed is a small family textiles firm based in the Scottish Borders.  Run by Angela with a huge amount of technical and know how support from her Dad, Gerald - they have a wealth of experience in the weaving and textile trade - over 57 years to be exact!!   Their aim is to bring top quality tartan and tweed fabric, along with other Scottish goods and apparel (including Highland Wear) to their customers at the best possible value.   Angela is happy to speak to anyone at anytime in regards to their requirements - if you cannot see what you are looking for on the website give her a call - the number is on the website www.scotchtweed.co.uk and is a UK Freephone Number.   The website is currently undergoing a bit of a refurb and update so not all the products are showing at the moment - if in doubt get in touch!   To help support the Podcast, Angela has provided a Discount Code for listeners - just quote CCCPodcast at checkout to receive a 10% discount anytime.   Blether Cats, Cats in Gangs - it is as random as it sounds.   Review Blackers Birthday Yarn - Brushwork -https://www.blackeryarns.co.uk/ The Knitting Goddess - Sparkle Wool - https://www.theknittinggoddess.co.uk/   Coming Up Perth - 10 September 2017 Cheshire Marthall Village Hall 1 October 2017 Loch Ness Knit Fest - 13-15 October 2017 Loch Ness Knit Fest charity drive this year - The Queen Mother’s Clothing Guild (founded in 1882) do a remarkable amount for causes across the UK. Charities local to us that have benefitted from the Guild include Women’s Aid, Raigmore Hospital, Highland Hospice, Horseback UK and CHAS Children’s Hospice. So what do they do? The Queen Mother’s Clothing Guild collect knitted items (as well as bed linen, anoraks and other items) from generous crafters like you and distribute them across all their charity partners after packing and sorting in the autumn. Incredibly, they manage to gather around 20,000+ items annually for those in need. And how can you help? We’ll that’s just the thing. Without people like you, who love to knit, the charity wouldn’t achieve such great things that genuinely aid so many across the country. So we challenge you to get those knitting needles in action and help us add to the collection of crafted wonders. The items that they’re most in need of are… hats, gloves, scarves and socks for men, women and children Premature baby clothing Baby clothing Pram or cot blankets Knee rugs Bed blankets So if you’re an avid knitter and able to help, we’d love to hear from you. Or if you’re a beginner, a simple knitted square or two will do and we can transform these into beautiful blankets. This Knit-A-Long is about the participation and sharing of finished objects. A few prizes will be awarded to people that post in the associated threads in our Ravelry Group ‘Loch Ness Knit Fest Chat’. Exact details will be confirmed but we will award prizes for: Most helpful and congenial Most prolific crafter Best team effort Most Highlander – themed Random prize draw To show just how marvellous you are, we would like to display your finished objects at the festival and present them to the Guild so please send them to: Loch Ness Knit Fest Ltd. 8 High Street Invergorden Scotland IV18 OET Me Me Meeee Section Beannie Hat by Janet Russell, TwistedKnitter on Ravelry Fugue in Mosiac Minor by Kirsten Kapur Hannah Ross tells me "fugue" is pronounced like fog with "yew" in the middle! Spinning & Sewing Library - A Book of a Thousand Nights and one night via iTunes Shoppy Section www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft Blah Blah Blaaaa Section Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com for the podcast

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   Scotch Tweed is a small family textiles firm based in the Scottish Borders.  Run by Angela with a huge amount of technical and know how support from her Dad, Gerald - they have a wealth of experience in the weaving and textile trade - over 57 years to be exact!!   Their aim is to bring top quality tartan and tweed fabric, along with other Scottish goods and apparel (including Highland Wear) to their customers at the best possible value.   Angela is happy to speak to anyone at anytime in regards to their requirements - if you cannot see what you are looking for on the website give her a call - the number is on the website www.scotchtweed.co.uk and is a UK Freephone Number.   The website is currently undergoing a bit of a refurb and update so not all the products are showing at the moment - if in doubt get in touch!   To help support the Podcast, Angela has provided a Discount Code for listeners - just quote CCCPodcast at checkout to receive a 10% discount anytime.   Wots e craic Find out where I've been Geoguesser app Northern Yarn Opening Blog: northernyarn.co.uk/blog   Review The Knitting Goddess has the most devine new yarn Britsilk out go to this link and get your own. https://www.theknittinggoddess.co.uk/ourshop/cat_1430314-4ply-Britsilk.html   Katya Fraenkel has been busy again and has a new shawl out called Never Enough Stripes http://www.katyafrankel.com/   Interview I was delighted to speak to Angela of Scotch Tweed in person recently so recorded us a wonderful interview. Then go to www.scotchtweed.co.uk to buy buy buy.   Blah Blah Blah Louise Hunt on Raverly caithnescraftcollective@gmail.com www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as CaithnessCraft  

Kindly Sponsored by Scotch Tweed is a small family textiles firm based in the Scottish Borders.  Run by Angela with a huge amount of technical and know how support from her Dad, Gerald - they have a wealth of experience in the weaving and textile trade - over 57 years to be exact!!   Their aim is to bring top quality tartan and tweed fabric, along with other Scottish goods and apparel (including Highland Wear) to their customers at the best possible value.   Angela is happy to speak to anyone at anytime in regards to their requirements - if you cannot see what you are looking for on the website give her a call - the number is on the website www.scotchtweed.co.uk and is a UK Freephone Number.   The website is currently undergoing a bit of a refurb and update so not all the products are showing at the moment - if in doubt get in touch!   To help support the Podcast, Angela has provided a Discount Code for listeners - just quote CCCPodcast at checkout to receive a 10% discount anytime. Blether The Taste of Words, whats your favourite flavour? The soft and round words or the sharp and bitter? Wots e Craic Tour de Fleece starts 1 July Book Review Magical Shetland Lace Shawls to Knit by Elizabeth Lovick Coming Up Perth - 10 September 2017 Cheshire Marthall Village Hall 1 October 2017 Loch Ness Knit Fest - 13-15 October 2017 Loch Ness Knit Fest charity drive this year - The Queen Mother’s Clothing Guild (founded in 1882) do a remarkable amount for causes across the UK. Charities local to us that have benefitted from the Guild include Women’s Aid, Raigmore Hospital, Highland Hospice, Horseback UK and CHAS Children’s Hospice. So what do they do? The Queen Mother’s Clothing Guild collect knitted items (as well as bed linen, anoraks and other items) from generous crafters like you and distribute them across all their charity partners after packing and sorting in the autumn. Incredibly, they manage to gather around 20,000+ items annually for those in need. And how can you help? We’ll that’s just the thing. Without people like you, who love to knit, the charity wouldn’t achieve such great things that genuinely aid so many across the country. So we challenge you to get those knitting needles in action and help us add to the collection of crafted wonders. The items that they’re most in need of are… hats, gloves, scarves and socks for men, women and children Premature baby clothing Baby clothing Pram or cot blankets Knee rugs Bed blankets So if you’re an avid knitter and able to help, we’d love to hear from you. Or if you’re a beginner, a simple knitted square or two will do and we can transform these into beautiful blankets. This Knit-A-Long is about the participation and sharing of finished objects. A few prizes will be awarded to people that post in the associated threads in our Ravelry Group ‘Loch Ness Knit Fest Chat’. Exact details will be confirmed but we will award prizes for: Most helpful and congenial Most prolific crafter Best team effort Most Highlander – themed Random prize draw To show just how marvellous you are, we would like to display your finished objects at the festival and present them to the Guild so please send them to: Loch Ness Knit Fest Ltd. 8 High Street Invergorden Scotland IV18 OET Me Me Meeee Section Dragonflies Rising by Helen Stewart Newale Cardigan by Cecily Glowik Macdonald Paving Mitts by Ellen M Silva Croft Hoose by Ella Gordon Mystery Knit along by Kirsten Kapur Shoppy Section www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft Blah Blah Blah Louise Hunt on Ravelry CaithnessCraft on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com  

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

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