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Craft Talkin'
It's your favourite craft podcast, where Merion & Mr X Stitch interview craft superstars and have a bit of a laugh.
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Episodes
Craft Talkin'Craft Talkin' with Patty Lyons [CT015]
In this episode, Jamie and Merion are floored by Patty Lyons' brilliance and quite honestly, they had to have strong tea and cake after this one. Patty has…
Craft Talkin'Craft Talkin' with Jeanette Sloan, Debbie Bliss & Erika Knight [CT014]
Three legends of the knitting world join Jamie and Merion to discuss their contributions to the global platform, KnitStars! Debbie Bliss, Erika Knight and…
Craft Talkin'Craft Talkin' with with Mia Hansson [CT013]
Mia Hansson has single-handedly stitched a copy of the Bayeux Tapestry and created a fabulous book in the process! We talk to Mia about her inspiration, what…
Craft Talkin'Craft Talkin' with Sally Coulthard! [CT012]
Zowie! We're soooo thrilled to have the impossibly fabulous Sally Coulthard back on the pod! In this episode, we're chatting about her latest book, History of…
Craft Talkin'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…
Craft Talkin'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…
Craft Talkin'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…
Craft Talkin'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…
Craft Talkin'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…
Craft Talkin'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…
Craft Talkin'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…
Craft Talkin'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…
Craft Talkin'Craft Talkin' about Game of Wool with Emma Varnam - Kids Week! [CTGoW004]
This week, Merion and Jamie are joined by the FABULOUS Emma Varnam to discuss Week 4, Kids Week! You can find all of Emma Varnam's books and patterns on her…
Craft Talkin'Craft Talkin' about Game of Wool with Janie Crow - Holiday Week! [CTGoW003]
Jamie and Merion are joined by the INCREDIBLE Jane Crowfoot, fresh from her resounding success as guest crochet judge on Game of Wool, episode 3! Join our…
Craft Talkin'Craft Talkin' about Game of Wool - Icons Week! [CTGoW002]
Join us for a romp through the second episode of the FAB Game of Wool with Jamie and Merion - but beware, this episode includes spoilers! This is ICONS week…
Craft Talkin'Craft Talkin' about Game of Wool [CTGoW001]
Join Jamie and Merion for a week by week catch up following the brilliant GAME OF WOOL! Join the thrills and spills, the dropped stitches and the fraying…
Craft Talkin'Craft Talkin' with Adam Cleevely [CT008]
In this jam-packed episode, Jamie and Merion have a good old chat with Adam Cleevely, knitter, designer, comedian and social media wizard about his knitting…
Craft Talkin'Craft Talkin' with Emma Varnam [CT007]
Jamie and Merion meet crochet giant, Emma Varnam, author of 14 books and crochet designer adored by millions. Emma is well known for her Granny Square books…
Craft Talkin'Craft Talkin' with Jeanette Sloan [CT006]
In this fab episode, sponsored by Dark Matter Roasters, Jamie and Merion meet the fabulous Jeanette Sloan, knitwear designer, author and TV star. We hear all…
Craft Talkin'Craft Talkin' with Paula Milner [CT005]
Jamie and Merion meet the amazing Paula Milner, aka The Crafty Lass! If she hasn’t pinged up on your crafting radar yet, you’re going to be very excited to…
Craft Talkin'Craft Talkin' with Lauren Willis [CT004]
Jamie and Merion meet the FABULOUS Lauren Willis, aka Manatee Squares, to chat about her new, gorgeous book, Filet Crochet to Wear, from David & Charles. Loz…
Craft Talkin'Craft Talkin' with Jane Crowfoot [CT003]
In this jam packed episode, we talk to the legendary Janie Crowfoot about her brilliant new book, The Complete Crochet Handbook, and all about the techniques…
Craft Talkin'Craft Talkin' with Sarah P. Corbett [CT002]
Jamie and Merion reconnect with the magnificent craftivist, Sarah P. Corbett, to discuss her new book, The Craftivist Collective Handbook, and revisit the…
Craft Talkin'Craft Talkin' with Merion & MrXStitch [CT001]
Welcome to the first episode of Craft Talkin' in which your hosts Merion and MrXStitch explain how they ended up Craft Talkin'. It's a tale of socks and dogs…
Craft Talkin'Welcome to Craft Talkin'
Merion & Mr X Stitch are bringing the craft podcast thunder to your ears. Craft Talkin' will feature interviews with your favourite craft superstars as well as…