Best Louise Scollay Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 130 : WoolWork was there 17:12

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From 31st March I will have to stop using Ravelry. This leaves me angry and really sad. Please read the full show notes (without the crying) at http://www.woolwork.net/ep130By Louise Scollay

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episode 129 - Spring, Smocks, Sewing, Popcorn & Crocodiles! 30:09

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http://www.woolwork.net/ep129 Here I am feeling springlike, feeling great after my first covid jab! I've even finished some projects and started some sewing. There is also a giveaway this episode from Popcorn & Crocodiles, so come on in!By Louise Scollay

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Episode 128 - walk it back a bit 29:33

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The first podcast of 2021 and a shorter one for good reasons. Settle in and have a break from the day with me. I am taking about recent WIPs and some patterns that caught my eye recently. Full shownotes at http://www.woolwork.net/ep128By Louise Scollay

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Episode... what is it now? One hundred and twenty-burble-burble-burble (127) 1:16:01

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Shownotes: www.woolwork.net/ep127 - I'm talking about all the 'I haven't done that for a while' things which caused me some anxiety & soul-searching. I tell you about awesome new book Perspectives. There is finally Zwarbtles wool exploration too.By Louise Scollay

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episode 126 On Drafts & Draughts 41:50

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Blimey, this is something resembling a podcast! The urge came upon me to record today, poor recording set up et al! Today I'm talking about drafts and notes and your suggestions of wool for the bedroom. Full notes are at https://wp.me/s303nu-ep126By Louise Scollay

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Episode 125 much to say 50:22

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Procrastinating while we move house - I have some thoughts on a lot of the things that have been happening lately in our knitting communities and beyond. More at the WoolWork Website https://wp.me/p303nu-4BhBy Louise Scollay

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Episode 124 Crafting in the time of corona; how's that going for you? 27:32

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Just a quick check in and a few thoughts on what my creative habits are currently reduced to. A few wee notes at: https://wp.me/p303nu-4vFBy Louise Scollay

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episode 123 - Hebridean Charm 53:24

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Full links and notes can be found at https://wp.me/p303nu-4sF Today is all about Hebridean Wool Exploration! It was quite hard to record the podcast today, but we could all use a small distraction from the Covid Scourge, right? Stay safe!By Louise Scollay

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WoolWork Rewind: Jamiesons of Shetland Episode 30 48:09

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I'm on hiatus but here is an episode from the back catalogue - visit the shownotes for more info: https://bit.ly/2Tq0oJSBy Louise Scollay

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Episode 122 - Festive, with air quotes 1:43:47

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Last show of the year and we have #WoolExploration with Welsh Mountain wool group!. www.knitbritish.net/ep122By Louise Scollay

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episode 121 a kind of magic 1:34:09

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I talk to Esther Rutter whose book This Golden Fleece was recently published by Granta. There's chat about the TinCanKnitsAlong and I bring you a talk by Alice Underwood about the role of the Rare Breed Survival Trust www.knitbritish.net/ep121By Louise Scollay

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Episode 120 Something new 1:22:07

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Back for winter and with a new name! All shownotes and links at http://www.knitbritish.net/ep119 (no, the website hasn't changed yet!) You ca also find me on IG https://www.instagram.com/_woolwork/. Music is by David Mumford on FreeMusicArchiveBy Louise Scollay

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Episode 119 - What's in a name? 1:53:10

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A pretty bumper episode. There is a wee bit about my trip to woolness; our castilemilk moorit exploration and some news about WoolWork - the new name for the KB podcast. www.knitbritish.net/ep119By Louise Scollay

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Episode 118 - Hand-making in Archives: Cleekit Gloves 1:10:19

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A talk on archived letters related to cleekit gloves. This was a craft distinct from knitting and crochet! Read the full shownotes and see images at at https://www.knitbritish.net/ep118By Louise Scollay

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Episode 117 - The wool that keeps on giving! 1:39:26

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Today we have wool exploration with one of my favourites and it is just lovely to hear what our explorers think of Wensleydale. I also discuss the life (so far) of my Lush. I rant about visually inaccessible patterns too! Shownotes: knitbritish.net/ep117By Louise Scollay

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Episode 116 You say shhheviutt and I say Cheeveeitt.... 1:20:10

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A little short on creative energy but here is some wool exploration with Cheviot and a little wool news - full notes at http://www.knitbritish.net/ep116By Louise Scollay

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episode 115 - My heart's wrapped up in wool 1:07:56

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Just a woolly wittering about EYF 2019 and my visit to WYS with KnitNow and the winners of Knitter of the Year. A few more notes at http://www.knitbritish.net/ep115By Louise Scollay

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episode 114 be an advocate 1:15:38

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a recent talk I gave from NANSwool Conference - the message is be a wool ambassador and raise up wool biz and woolly people! There is a review of Turned Studio yarn bowls and there is EYF and #FieldworkMAL chat. Shownotes at www.knitbritish.net/ep114By Louise Scollay

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Episode 113 - safe space 1:48:01

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Starting as we mean to go on in 2019 - Inclusion, Shetland Wool Exploration, Fieldwork, EYF and more! Find full shownotes at http://www.knitbritish.net/ep-113By Louise Scollay

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Wool Exploration: A Guide 34:18

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See full notes at www.knitbritish.net/ep-weBy Louise Scollay

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Episode112 - What's the name of that yarn, Louise? 1:59:58

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Bumper edition - our last of the yearBy Louise Scollay

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Episode 111 - Machine Knitting Demystified 1:41:54

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Mica Koehlmos invited me around to he machine knitting nook and we deep dive into the world of machine knitting. Spolier: Its not cheating. It is hand-made and it DOES require skill!By Louise Scollay

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episode 110 - North Atlantic Sheep and Wool Conference 50:57

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My trip to the North Atlantic Sheep and Wool Conference, in UistBy Louise Scollay

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Episode 109 - a very quick catch up 15:32

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hardly even an episode! Just a wee catch upBy Louise Scollay

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episode 108 Louise Spong & South Downs Yarn 1:50:46

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full shownotes at knitbritish.net/ep-108By Louise Scollay

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episode 107 I will never just stick to the knitting. 1:31:32

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There's a wee rant then we get on with all the usual woolly fun!By Louise Scollay

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episode 106 - cosy and tempting 1:39:33

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Wool Exploration with Romney, Good Intentions, Natures Shades and more!By Louise Scollay

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episode 105 - in fine fettle 1:30:19

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Wool exploration with Teeswater and a visit to Fine Fettle Fibres. Visit www.knitbritish.net for shownotesBy Louise Scollay

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episode 104 - reasons to be cheerful books, books, books 1:33:49

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Emotional and empowering books and a wool exploration where I have a gigglefit!By Louise Scollay

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Meet the Shepherdess 28:39

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A special instalment with some interviews at EYF's Meet The Shepherd eventBy Louise Scollay

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Episode103 - Part B 1:09:41

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Part 2 of this month's packed showBy Louise Scollay

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Episode 103 - Part A twisted together in a strong ply 1:00:20

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This is part one of episode 103. Full notes at knitbritish.net/ep-103By Louise Scollay

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episode 102 - yarn fume smoke signals 44:25

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What's on my EYF list? check out knitbritish.net/ep-102By Louise Scollay

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episode 101 - crunchy and grippy, soft and silky 1:26:45

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this ep we have wool exploration with Gotland - see full show notes at knitbritish.net/ep-101By Louise Scollay

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episode 100! 1:38:23

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full shownotes are at www,knitbritish.net/ep-100By Louise Scollay

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Episode 99 Our Great Muckers of 2017 38:27

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full notes at www.knitbritish.net/ep-99By Louise Scollay

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episode 98 Charles Dickens has a lot to answer for 33:39

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Small gestues, Alpaca blend yarn and ballet dancing sheep!By Louise Scollay

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episode 97 - all wool is yarn, but not all yarn is wool 46:14

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see the full shownotes at knitbritish.net/ep-97By Louise Scollay

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episode 96 the shape of things to come 1:09:09

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see all shownotes at knitbritish.netBy Louise Scollay

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episode 95 Knitworthiness far exceeds hats for bottles 57:10

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lots today, including a yarn review and a rant! see shownotes for detailsBy Louise Scollay

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episode 94 is paved with good intentions 40:07

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Good intentions and some wool reviewsBy Louise Scollay

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episode 93 - there is always something new to learn 45:38

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The one with lots of reviews!By Louise Scollay

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episode 92 - stitched together with good intentions 58:52

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did I say last time this would be a shorter episode? Its even longer! see knitbritish.net/ep-92 for notesBy Louise Scollay

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Episode 91- She thought she wouldn't like it 42:38

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(but she did!) All notes are at knitbritish.net/ep-91By Louise Scollay

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episode 90 - wool geekery 1:06:13

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Full show notes at knitbritish.net/ep-90By Louise Scollay

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Episode 89 - Part Two - Uist Wool 46:02

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second part of this special episode where i visit Uist Wool. Full shownotes at knitbritish.netBy Louise Scollay

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Episode 89 - Part 1 - Uist Wool 49:50

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Special episode where I go to Uist Wool - visit www.knitbritish.net/ep-89 for full shownotes, images and linksBy Louise Scollay

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episode 88 - The one with Shetlands, Romney, Alpaca, BFLs, Merino, Mules and silk! 58:14

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see all the notes at www.knitbritish.net/88By Louise Scollay

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episode 97 where there were 300 sheep 45:35

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full notes at knitbritish.net/ep-87By Louise Scollay

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episode 86 at the party yarn shop 49:23

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I visit the Queen of Purls, our sponsor this episodeBy Louise Scollay