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Crafty tales from Caithness in Scotland

Caithness Craft Collective


    • Mar 16, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 359 EPISODES

    4.9 from 81 ratings Listeners of caithnesscraftcollective that love the show mention: dram, scotland, learn a bit, louise's, crafts, crafty, knitting, daisy, scottish, wee, crafting, self effacing, whisky, spinning, sewing, tasting, cup of tea, richard, sandy, whiskey.


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    The caithnesscraftcollective podcast is a delightful and engaging podcast hosted by Louise Hunt. Louise brings a unique charm and humor to her episodes, making them enjoyable to listen to. Her thoughtful and reflective chats provide a refreshing perspective on life, while her discussions about crafts and the north of Scotland give listeners an insight into her corner of the world.

    The best aspect of The caithnesscraftcollective podcast is Louise herself. She is a thoughtful friend who helps put things in perspective and sees humor in even the toughest moments. Her multi-craftual nature makes her discussions about crafts interesting and varied. Whether she's talking about knitting, sewing, or paper crafts, Louise's enthusiasm shines through and leaves listeners feeling engaged with their fellow crafters.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is Louise's storytelling ability. She has a knack for sharing glimpses of her family and life in Scotland, which adds a personal touch to the podcast. The occasional mention of puffins adds an element of whimsy that keeps listeners entertained. Additionally, her voice is pleasant to listen to, making the experience even more enjoyable.

    One possible downside of The caithnesscraftcollective podcast is its episodic release schedule. As it is posted bi-monthly, listeners may find themselves eagerly waiting for new episodes. However, this can also be seen as an advantage as it allows listeners to save episodes for special listening sessions rather than background chatter.

    In conclusion, The caithnesscraftcollective podcast is a fantastic listen for anyone interested in crafts or Scottish culture. Louise Hunt's charming and funny personality shines through in each episode, making them engaging and entertaining. Whether you're walking your dog or working in the garden, listening to this podcast will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed for the day ahead.



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    Latest episodes from caithnesscraftcollective

    Episode 305 - Spring Yellow

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 41:57


    Blether is all about the Colour Yellow and its Hues. Book Review of Fair Isle Fashion Knits - 17 Top Dien Designs in Allover Stranded Colourwork Patterns by Andrea Braineis Hello Section Me Me Me Sea Glass Cardigan by Wool and Pine Croft Hoose Hat by Ella Gordon

    Episode 404 - Louise Vs The Robots

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 49:42


    Blether with Details or Louise vs The Robots Hello Section Wots e Craic I am on Blue Sky as Caithness Craft New Wave Knitting for the yarn first method Moorit magazine Woolly Good Gathering - Black Isle Yarns, Botanical Yarns, Moorit Magazine Me Me Me Owls by Kate Davies Sea Glass Cardigan by Wool and Pine Vivian is on Etsy as Pearl and Plum

    Episode 303 - Split

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 52:39


    Blether - Split Hello Section Wots e Craic - Tik Tok chat Woolly Gathering 4&5 April Me Me Me - Owls

    Day 12 - LouiseMas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 16:26


    Final splaff for the 12 Days after Christmas. Warning, there is singing.

    Day 11 - LouiseMas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 15:15


    Pipers piping. Pipers Journey by Paula Emons Fuessle Ursa Majors Piper Cowl by Emily Johannes

    Day 10 - LouiseMas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 12:24


    Leaping Lords, everywhere

    Day 9 - LouiseMas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 15:06


    Get yer groove on

    Day 8 - LouiseMas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 12:00


    Oh. we did have sun today. make space for 8 Maids a Milking

    Day 7 - LouiseMas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 13:55


    Day 6 - LouiseMas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 16:29


    6 Geese a Laying. Wild Goose Shawlette by Paula Emons Feussle

    Day 5 - LouiseMas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 16:35


    There is singing in this.

    Day 4 -LouiseMas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 13:33


    Day 3 - LouiseMas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 11:02


    Today is French Hens

    Day 2 LouiseMas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 10:42


    All things for Two turtle doves

    Day 1 LouiseMas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 12:31


    There is singing in this.

    Episode 302 - Courage to cut it

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 30:33


    A splaffy chatty one where I'm cutting out the Dress for Daisy's school dance. Simply Knitting Gingerbread man Courage through December

    Episode 301- Original Orange - Just Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 66:20


    A wee bit of comfort required. Buach Life. I wish you a shawl.

    Episode 300 - This is SpartaKnit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 86:17


    A special episode this time where I have extra special guests Twinset Jan and her wonderful Husband Dale along for some knitting and dram chat. Louise knits on the Seaglass Cardigan by Wool and Pine Jan knits on the Isleburgh Toorie by The Doull family We drink a Kingsbarns Doocot Single Malt, Old Pulteney 12 year old Single Malt and a Glengoyne Single Malt. A huge hello and thank you section. You can contact me at caithnesscraftcollective@gmail.com Instagram as CaithnessCraft Ravelry as Louise Hunt https://caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com/

    Episode 299 -Oot Ma Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 68:00


    I'm back from Summer time adventures. Blether - Get in or out your box Wots e Craic - Eric Vokel Boutique Hamburg Sommerflugen Yarn Shop Copenhagen Dreaming Daisy shawl by Ruth Churman Review - Weekend Hats edited by Cecily Glowik Mcdonald and Melissa Labarre Me Me Me - Never Ending Colour Wrap by Laura Strutt Swallowtail Shawl by Evelyn Clark Sea Glass Cardigan by Wool&Pine Book - From Source to Sea by Tom Chesshyre

    Hey June 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 12:44


    Last Hey June today. Thank you for listening to them and I hope you have a great summer full of crafting fun and tournaments and events.

    Hey June 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 12:18


    Admin explanation of Hey June 23 and podcatchers. Where in the world are you listening from? Gardening crafting and inspiration Yellow Face by Rebbecca F Kuang The Dragon Knitter

    Hey June 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 13:02


    Nautically inspired today. Seashore Stroll by Jennifer Shiels Toland Wick Leaf Gansey by Gordon Reid Melville jumper by Sarabeth Hall Sea Glass by Wool & Pine Sand by Anamaria Otros Stellua by Laura Aurellia Gregor Jewel of the sea scarf by Elana Nodel 6 Bits EMagazine by Melski Knits Orca Potholdet by Donielle Oliver Showvay Bathmat by Robin Abdullah Baby Book by Brella

    Hey June 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 13:02


    Nautically inspired today. Seashore Stroll by Jennifer Shiels Toland Wick Leaf Gansey by Gordon Reid Melville jumper by Sarabeth Hall Sea Glass by Wool & Pine Sand by Anamaria Otros Stellua by Laura Aurellia Gregor Jewel of the sea scarf by Elana Nodel 6 Bits EMagazine by Melski Knits Orca Potholdet by Donielle Oliver Showvay Bathmat by Robin Abdullah Baby Book by Brella

    Hey June 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 13:17


    Bit of a mish mash today. www.antiquepatternlibrary.org amongst other things

    Hey June 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 14:19


    Event Crafting Tour de Fleece and spin it up or Knit/crochet/craft to the various sporting tournaments and events this summer Sea Glass cardigan by Wool and Pine Kick off Socks by Cat Krausse Citron Shawl by Hilary Smith Calis Vodka Lemonade by Thea Coleman Sabai Top by Susanne Muiller Emotional Support Chicken by Annette Corsino

    Hey June 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 13:53


    Moomins!!!! I bought Knit Now 169 last night which has Moomin patterns for Moomintroll and the SnorkMaiden toys and some Moomin socks from the new Knitted Moomin Socks book edited by Linda Permanto.

    Hey June 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 13:57


    Cross Stitch Embroidery Tapestry Needle Punch Floss Tube Frizzylizziestitches Tiny Modernist KristamWest Blue Blue Apple Bothythreads Ehram Tapestry Vikaspace Dropcloth Wearemadaher Clever Poppy The Crafty Heart

    Hey June 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 12:48


    One Skein Projects Bulky - Next Best Thing for Coffee by Barbara Benson Teseo Keyhole Scarflet by Jessica Rose Double Knit- Honey Cowl by Antonia Shankland Evanlyn Hat by Kaitlyn Yeager Age of Brass & Steam by Orange Flower Yarn Boneyard by Stephen West Henry the knitted Bear by Rachel Borello Carroll 4ply - Sockhead Hat by Kerri Nicole Sock Monkey toy by Annita Wilschut Not just socks and Not just more socks by Sandi Rosner

    Hey June 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 14:06


    Destination Yarn Shop Do you go to holiday yarn shops with intention or to find it when you get there?

    Hey June 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 12:36


    Happy Fathers Day Rastus Martin Storey John Glen, Beardychiel Tony Makr Yoguhong

    Hey June 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 15:38


    Mindfulness today. Talking about doing some exercises to keep us supple and ready to craft. I talk through through the new Knit Pro Kindness interchangeable set I bought. Never Ending Colour by Laura Strutt

    Hey June 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 12:54


    No Scotland No Party Big up the Scottish magazines and designers

    Hey June 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 12:53


    Summer Yarns

    Hey June 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 12:59


    Summer Fabrics

    Hey June 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 13:10


    Edge of the Garment or Item needs a functional ending. Are you Living on the Edge?

    Hey June 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 12:56


    Summer Loving and me ablast Summer jumpers suggestions Cloudy Day Raglan by Suviknits Trailing leaf by Amanda Jones Fete by Bristol Ivy Zweig by Caitlin Hunter Kumulus blouse by Petite Knits

    Hey June 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 12:11


    Paint it all colours Simply Painting by Frank Clarke The Usborne Book of Art Skills

    Hey June 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 12:13


    Special guest Richard today to talk about the crafts he does including making canoe paddles and epoxy work.

    Hey June 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 13:08


    Rainy Day suggestions Books - Bob Mortimer Autobiography And Away Rabbits by Hugo Rifkind Before the coffee gets cold - Toshikazu Kawaguchi Dune by Frank Herbert Library, in person or on line Craft magazine flick through- Swallows by Camilla Ette Gotfredsen

    Hey June 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 12:06


    A wee pause to think about D Day and Wartime knitting. Sarah Dallas - Vintage Knits Susan Crawford - A Stitch in Time Victoria and Albert museum Vintage knitting collection - https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/1940s-knitting-patterns

    Hey June 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 12:12


    When you don't have the time or inclination, but you still need to craft. Tiny wee ideas for you. Susan B Anderson Mini sock yarn bunny Rebecca Danger 50 Yarns of fun Jan Eaton 200 stitch patterns for baby blankets

    Hey June 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 13:31


    No sleeve island today. Tank top or Vest tops. Machair tank top by Mezzacrafts Menai Tank by Ashley Knowton Carshamon Top by Maddie Harvey and I forgot to mention again her new design Nettle Earnest Vest Bonny Vest by Tin Can Knits Sarah Dallas Lace Vest, Silk ribbed Vest and Tank top from Vintage Knits book Vienna Camisole by Vibely Strik The Wonder Garden by Natalie Pelykh

    Hey June 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 10:52


    Space Parade. No I don't sing! Crochet 3d planets by Michael Hon more 3d planets by Anna Hrachovec Appliqué crochet planets by Homeartist Planet blanket by Sera Jaxon #22 Planet Jumper by Kaffe Fassett Kira Wharton has a set of shawls for each Planet Planet Edgar hat by Martina Behm

    crochet martina behm
    Hey June 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 14:23


    Cobblestone inspired today. Shore Street Hat by Kate Davies Cobbling Around shawl by Laura Nelkin Cobble socks by Ruth Damaris Barbie Cobble St Mermaid Tail by Claire Olivia Golden Cobble socks by Katya Frankel Paving Mitts by Ellen M Silva No singing today!!!

    Hey June 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 17:54


    I apologise for the out of tune singing but I don't apologise for the love and laughter it gave me. Thank you Lisa. Strathpeffer Highland Wool Fest 2024 Ripplescraft Journal of Scottish Yarns Black Isle Yarns Shore Street Hat by Kate Davies Felting Mad I forgot to mention I met Louise of Wool Work too.

    Episode 298 - Rats and Bears

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 56:04


    Blether - Rats Wots e Craic Me Me Me Coming up

    Episode 297 - Don't send me a Mug Hug

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 60:14


    Or, You do you but I don't like them.... Wots e Craic Jigsaw - Harbour by Talking Tables Closing down sale - Rusty Ferret Sale - Ericka Eckles Needle on Needle on Instagram Hello Section Review of Weekend Makes Stash Knitting by Emma Osmond Me Me Me Ama Jumper by Maddie Harvey Leftover City Cowl by Kacey Herlihy Jaunty by Yumiko Alexander Rumble Raglan Sweater by Lydia Morrow

    Episode 296 - #LouiseSquaredWeekender

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 61:15


    Special Guest of Louise Scollay of Wool Work when we met up for a weekend in Kirkwall in Orkney.

    orkney kirkwall louise scollay
    Episode 295 - Kit Kit Set

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 51:24


    Like Duck duck goose..... Wots e Craic - Woolly Wormhead new book on pre order Short Row Colourwork Knitting Linda Shearers not yet published but I'd love it if she did Fire Festival beanie. Kit Kit Set - looking at Cookston Crafts Steven & Penelope GingerTwist Northern Yarn Botanical Yarn Sherry Iris EdenCottage Yarns Me Me Me - Ama jumper by Maddie Harvey using Drops Puna Lule by Elena Fedolova listened to The Cut by Chris Brookmyre and Eastgate by JD Kirk

    Episode 294 - When Craft doesn't cut the mustard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 35:21


    Happy New Year listeners. This might speak to some of you and let's do it together. Radvent Cardigan by Ambah O Brian Daft Days by Rebbecca Clow Tunisian Crochet Stitch Dictionary by Anna Nikipitowicz Lule Tunisian Top by Lena Fedotova

    Wovember Day 30 - An End

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 13:28


    This is the End, Beautiful friend of Wovember, not the podcast! Thank you so much for listening to Wovember. Happy St Andrews Day

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