Craft Talkin'

Jamie Chalmers
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It's your favourite craft podcast, where Merion & Mr X Stitch interview craft superstars and have a bit of a laugh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Craft Talkin' with Anna Nikipirowicz [CT011]

    19 HR AGO

    Craft Talkin' with Anna Nikipirowicz [CT011]

    Jamie and Merion meet the fabulous Anna Nikipirowicz,author, designer and teacher! We discuss how to navigate your way around a show or a festival and all about Anna's amazing new books! https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/crochet-socks-that-rock-book-anna-nikipirowicz-9781446314517 https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/crochet-stitch-companion-for-blankets-and-afghans-book-anna-nikipirowicz-9781800922938 You can find out more about Anna and her patterns on her website here: https://moochka.co.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOopjZW3E8o_FL-pF-KIdovvDtltlm0B-yXJ9kGXveubXyXPliPBd Follow Anna on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/annanikipirowicz/ We talked about the Mecha shawl, designed by Anna in a collaboration with GamerCrafting: https://moochka.co.uk/products/mecha We talked about the Unravel festival - and you can find out more here: https://www.instagram.com/unravelfestival/ You can find out about the East Anglia Yarn Festival makealong here: https://eastangliayarnfestival.com/pages/make-along Anna also works with Stitchtopia on fabulous holidays, and you can find out more here: https://www.stitchtopia.co.uk/ If you'd like to make something for Knit for Peace, https://www.knitforpeace.org.uk/shop/sponser-vouchers The fabulous https://www.bookmarkedhub.com/ contains all the details of new craft books coming out. Merion's sister's murder mystery novel, The Commoners! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Commoners-Shani-Denman-ebook/dp/B0FQ8W5QK3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32L1SAWH1IJB4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rW-PRSZy76PCYIednLh7jg.4P_KW2_chFu-l1qNhJSiY5Eq8GsYL0ZvH1LkNVnbXpQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+commoners+shani+denman&qid=1774382340&sprefix=shani+denman%2Caps%2C642&sr=8-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 37min
  2. Craft Talkin' with Ailsa Stephen! [CT010]

    27 FEB

    Craft Talkin' with Ailsa Stephen! [CT010]

    Ailsa Stephen, finalist on the hallowed first series of Game of Wool, shares her love of vintage patterns and her crafting history with Jamie and Merion in this jolly romp of a pod episode! You'll need your thinking caps on for Jamie's quiz, "Stitch or Witch?" and hear all about Ailsa's knitting journey and behind the scenes stories from the show. Ailsa's first FABULOUS pattern has just been released on Ravelry, a sock pattern that is dedicated to her gorgeous dog, Brillo! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/always-by-your-side-socks You can follow Ailsa on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ailsa.makes.things/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 40min
  3. Craft Talkin' about Communities [CT009]

    13 FEB

    Craft Talkin' about Communities [CT009]

    Crafting communities are so important to our industry - in this episode, Merion and Jamie talk about community and what they've been up to (and why you haven't seen any recent episodes because Jamie is busy building up an art gallery!) Merion tells us all about The Crochet Community, a gorgeous Bella Coco community online space - find out more at www.thecrochetcommunity/merion) and we discuss the recent chatter on instagram all about superwash wool. ALSO - we are now your agony aunt and uncle - drop us a line and tell us about YOUR community bugbears at hello@crafttalkin.com and we'll discuss on the show! ENJOY!! love, Merion and Uncle X xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  4. Craft Talkin' with Emma Homent

    30 JAN

    Craft Talkin' with Emma Homent

    If you haven't come across Emma Homent, you're in for a big treat with this podcast, recorded at the back end of 2025, and published appallingly late to the party (sorry Emma!) Tapestry embroidery, as you will discover, is the most fabulous craft, and Emma's designs, kits, books (she's an author!) are incredible. You can find out all about Emma on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themakersmarks/ or on her website https://www.themakersmarks.co.uk/ Don't forget, we'd love to hear from you - email us at hello@crafttalkin.com and tell us your whole lifestory if you like, or just who you'd like us to talk to next! Love, Merion, Jamie, and the Craft Talkin' team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 41min
  5. Craft Talkin' about Game of Wool with Everyone - It's The Final! [CTGoW008]

    22/12/2025

    Craft Talkin' about Game of Wool with Everyone - It's The Final! [CTGoW008]

    We're thrilled to bring back our fabulous Game of Wool guests to unpack the final - who will win? and what do we think? Find out more about Emma Varnam on her website https://emmavarnam.co.uk/ Find out more about Anna Nikipirowicz on her website: https://moochka.co.uk/ Find out more about Janie Crow on her website: https://www.janiecrow.com/ Find out more about Belinda Harris Reid and the Knitting Hotel on her website: https://www.theknittinghotel.co.uk/ Join us next year for a fabulous series of chats with your favourite crafting heroes - thanks for sticking with us and don't forget, you can get in touch on hello@craftalkin.com! We'd love to hear your thoughts and suggestions, and of course, we're open for collabs and sponsorship, too! Sending you all our love for a fabulous 2026, Merion and Jamie! xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 10min
  6. Craft Talkin' about Game of Wool with Belinda Harris-Reid - Semi Final! [CTGoW007]

    15/12/2025

    Craft Talkin' about Game of Wool with Belinda Harris-Reid - Semi Final! [CTGoW007]

    This week, our team of two are joined by the beautiful Belinda Harris-Reid; knitwear designer, hotelier and all round brilliant yarnista to discuss the Semi Final of The Game of Wool! We'd love to hear your thoughts- you can email us at hello@crafttalkin.com, or send us a message on instagram! You can find out all about Belinda on her website, https://belindaharrisreid.co.uk/ and more about The Knitting Hotel on instagram https://www.instagram.com/theknittinghotel/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 14min
  7. Craft Talkin' about Game of Wool with Anna Nikipirowicz - Statement Week! [CTGoW006]

    08/12/2025

    Craft Talkin' about Game of Wool with Anna Nikipirowicz - Statement Week! [CTGoW006]

    This week, Jamie and Merion welcome craft hero Anna Nikipirowicz, knitter, crocheter, designer and author, to unpack Statement Week, the sixth week of The Game of Wool! You can find all of Anna's patterns and books at https://moochka.co.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOor91MPLuyi6IhhFFEyqnF03747O4p5_oSzOCNArJCVp8HDBiO-D and on her instagram, https://www.instagram.com/annanikipirowicz/ - and - we'll be talking to Anna in a few weeks about her fabulous new books! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 9min
  8. Craft Talkin' about Game of Wool with Emma Varnam - Texture Week! [CTGoW005]

    01/12/2025

    Craft Talkin' about Game of Wool with Emma Varnam - Texture Week! [CTGoW005]

    Our dynamic duo teamed up with brilliant Emma Varnam again this week to discuss texture for Game of Week's TEXTURE WEEK! Emma Varnam is queen of crocheted food, having written many books on the subject, so we knew she would be the perfect chum to include for this episode! For Emma's books, have a look at www.emmavarnam.co.uk! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 11min
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It's your favourite craft podcast, where Merion & Mr X Stitch interview craft superstars and have a bit of a laugh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Jamie Chalmers
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jamie Chalmers
  • Show Website
    Craft Talkin'

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