Cottage Notebook's Podcast

This podcast combines week 2 and 3 of the Woolly Notebook Knit-along. I take a look at the patterns Castiel and Half Theory from Woolly Wormhead, take a look at the difference in yarn overs (hint they are not all created equally) before moving on to the Tin Can Knits Strange Brew KAL and there is a special look at the Knitting and Stitching Show in Dublin this November. If all of that wasn't enough there is also a look at what you can be doing in your garden this October/November.

Welcome to week 1 of the Let's Get Woolly Hat Knit-along.  It's time to grab those needles, choose your hat pattern and start checking your gauge and cast on.  Over the next 4 weeks, this series of podcasts will focus around the Let's Get Woolly KAL. If you are not sure what that is pop on over to this blog post.  We will be chatting about hat sizes, finding a style for you, cast on, gauge and all the FAQ's and chat from the Ravelry group or social online. 

Episode 2-13 is now live and joining me on the show is the very talented Kate Bostwick of Cowtown Knits. Kate is a pattern writer who publishes under Cowtown Knits who creates beautiful patterns that are both modern and stylish.  Come on in, grab a cuppa and have a listen to while working on your latest yarn project.

Joining me on the show is the wonderful Jenny Sisk of the Townhouse Yarns. We get to chat about joining a LYS, becoming an indie dyer, Woollinn 2019 and a super secret new yarn base along with taking a look behind the scenes look at those gorgeous fibres.

Countess Ablaze joins me on today's podcast to chat about the Tits Out Collective and the coming together of indie dyers and makers around the world to aid charities worldwide with their own versions of "If I Want Exposure, I'll Get My Tits Out."  During her time on the show, we touch on the topics of Women in Business, Marketing tips for Indie Dyers and the Explosion of the Tits Out Collective.

In this episode of the podcast Emma Robinson of Woolly Mammoth Fibre Company joins me on the show to give us a glimpse into the world behind those beautiful yarns. 

The latest episode of the podcast is something special and I am so glad that I can share it with all of you. This is the first time that my personal blog/podcast has overlapped with my work and I am delighted to be able to share the Yarn in Ireland panel recorded live on stage at Woollinn on the show. Woollinn is Dublin's Festival of Yarn and it was held on May 25th and 26th 2018 in the ALSAA complex right beside Dublin Airport. This is evident in the recording as you can hear the odd plane flying low overhead. This is the first time we have had a festival of this kind in Dublin and the first time (to my knowledge) that a panel has been formed of independent professionals to speak on the current state of yarn in Ireland today. We wanted to celebrate how rich in talent we are here in Ireland and if anything, I think we can all agree that this panel was too short and I promise, I am already working on making this topic more widely available.

In this feature-length episode, we meet Kate from A Playful Day and get to chat about blogging, online identity, social media and her journey from the start of A Playful Day to where she is now. We chat about creating an online space, being seen, exploring our own identity and Woollinn, Dublin.  Time to make that cuppa and settle in for an interesting episode.

In this episode of the podcast Grace a.k.a the host of Babbles Travelling Yarns podcast joins me to chat about her new role as the IGWSD PRO officer, upcoming events, her wonderful podcast and of course yarn. Come on in, grab a cuppa and have a listen while working on your latest yarn project. 

Have you ever wondered what life is like as a full-time crochet designer? Then who better to come and chat on the podcast than Irish Crochet Designer Aoibhe Ní. We chat about a decade of crochet design, publishing in both mainstream print and independently, how maths and art are intertwined and a few exciting workshops coming your way.

Episode 2-5 of the podcast is now live. In this episode of the podcast, the wonderfully talented Felicity Ford aka Knitsonik joins me on location in This is Knit during her recent workshops in Dublin.This episode is jampacked with information and the more I get to chat with Felicity the harder it was to concisely sum up our conversation and still do it justice. Please have a listen to the podcast in Felicity's own words and see her warm and charismatic personality come to life in the audio. Then Pop over to cottagenotebook.ie/listen to look through the show notes. 

In this episode of the podcast, the wonderfully talented Karie Westermann joins me on the podcast to chat about her latest book, This Thing of Paper. If you wanted to know a little bit about the essays, compilation and behind the scenes information on those beautiful photos, this is the podcast for you. Come on in, grab a cuppa and have a listen to the story of This Thing of Paper in Karie's own words.

Episode 3 is the first podcast where we are back in action in 2018. This podcast is all about dates for your craft diary and a quick look at our writing challenge. Come on in and grab a cuppa and make some time for you.

Woollinn Dublin is happening May 25th - 27th 2018. Lisa Sisk of This is Knit in Dublin is today's special guest and she takes us through a behind-the-scenes look at what is happening at Dublin's first festival of wool.

The first episode of season 2 kicks off with a fun interview with the Hat Architect herself, Woolly, Wormhead. We chat about sideways hand knit hats, colourful design and what 2018 holds for all things Woolly.

Episode 19 of the podcast is now live and I’m joined by special Guest Fiona Kelly. My very first written GIY interview on the blog was with Fiona so it’s only fitting that she is the last guest of season one. So sit back, grab a cuppa and let’s find out why growing your own […]

Episode 18 of the podcast is now live and this one is short and sweet. In this podcast, I bring it back to the topic I love the most…yarn.  This is a 20-minute relaxed chat so grab your coffee, bring out your knitting and find some quiet time for you. You can also find the […]

Episode 17 of the podcast is now live with a very special guest Kate Heppell. Kate has one of those dream jobs in the craft industry and on today’s show, we chat about what it means to be an editor for Knit Now magazine along with a look at Kate’s own published designs with Knit Picks. This is […]

Episode 16 of the podcast is now live with a very special guest Melanie Berg. On the podcast today, we also have a wonderful co-host, Lisa Sisk of This is Knit in Dublin.  This podcast is brought to you on location from This is Knit in Powerscourt Townhouse in between Melanie’s Workshops in Dublin. We […]

Episode 15 of the CLN podcast is here and today we are chatting with Hannah of Stoffoli Dolls.  Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you made dolls? After meeting Hannah at Edinburgh Yarn Festival, I just had to find out more and the result is today’s podcast episode. So come on and settle […]

Hello and welcome to the CLN podcast. After a little break we are back with episode 14. Today we are chatting with Heidi from P/HOP. We got together at Edinburugh Yarn Festival to chat about the difference the craft community is making for Doctors without Borders.  I really hope you enjoy getting to know a […]

Hello and welcome to the CLN podcast. Episode 13 has a very special guest, the lovely Carol Feller. Carol chats with me about her new yarn Nua, Edinburgh Yarn Festival and a little bit about her design and creative process. I really hope you enjoy getting to know a little bit more about the lady behind Stolen […]

Hello and welcome to the CLN podcast. Episode 12 is here with a very special guest Peter Donegan of The Sod Show / Donegan Landscaping. Today’s show is brought to you from the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, Co. Dublin and I couldn’t think of a more perfect location to record with Peter. I know you […]

Hello and welcome to the CLN podcast. Today’s show is part of the Cottage On Tour series where I leave the cottage behind for a little adventure. So grab that cuppa and settle in to hear those voices of Knitbritish, Jared Flood, Carol Feller and Tin Can Knits to name a few. Today’s show is […]

Hello and welcome to the CLN podcast. Today’s show is a little bit different as I hand the mic over to one of my favourite listeners and take the hot seat so that you can find out a little bit more about The Cottage Notebook. Interested? There is also a fabulous giveaway but I’m going […]

Hello and welcome to the CLN podcast. Episode 9 is here with a look at the One Million Trees in One Day project, the new Luma yarn from The Fibre Co. and some special items from The Laughing Hens. It’s time for you to put the kettle on, grab your knitting and make yourself comfortable. […]

Hello and welcome to the CLN podcast. Episode 8 is here with a very special guest Angelina Panozzo aka Gamer Crafting. With a background in music, years of experience in the yarn industry in a few different countries and a strong interest in gaming, I know this is one interview you will be listening to […]

Episode 7 is a cram packed look at all the knitter news of KAL’s, events and experiments in 2017. Come join me for another chat from the cottage craft room and find out what’s happening near you. It’s time for you to grab that cuppa and make yourself comfortable. We have around half an hour […]

Hello and welcome to the CLN podcast. Episode 6 is here and joining me at the cottage today is the lovely Robynn Weldon of Studio Miranda. We chat about her new Lost in the Woods collection and collaboration with Julia Günther and Emily K Williams , photography, yarn selection and the design process. I also announce […]

Hello and welcome to the podcast. Episode 5 is finally here and joining me at the cottage today is the lovely Gillan Harkness of Mina Loves Designs. We chat about her new Rios Rocks collection, photography, secret yarn stashes and how she went from knitter to budding designer. I also announce the winner of the […]

Hello and welcome to the podcast. Episode 4 is finally here, joining me at the cottage today is the wonderful Evin O’Keeffe, author of Bake Knit Sew and the award winning blog Evin OK. You will hear lots about craft, baked goods and find out about the magic behind the scenes of These Islands and Bake […]

Hello and welcome to the CLN Podcast. Today I have a very special guest for you, the wonderful Woolly Wormhead. You will hear lots from your favourite designer on life and creativity, her favourite hats and a discussion on design and process.   We have a slightly longer podcast today at around 45 minutes, so […]

Hello and welcome to the podcast. Episode 2 is finally here, come join me for another trip through life here at the Cottage.  You will hear more about the potato than you have probably ever wanted to know and I introduce you to the wonderful Dublin Dye Company and a quick round up of what […]

Today’s episode covers how we went about setting up the raised beds with the toddler here at the cottage, a Carol Feller Knit-A-Long and Townhouse Yarns.  I ask how your doing with the Winter Window Challenge and a short round up of Knitter News. The podcast is a little information heavy so here is a […]

What is it about September that it feels like the start of another year? The kids go back to school and some calm and routine descends and everything starts to fall into place again. Here at the cottage we have begun to find the energy and enthusiasm for new projects and today I get to […]