Craft Talkin'

Jamie Chalmers

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.

Subscribe Listen in podnod RSS feed Show website

20 episodes
Updated May 21

Episodes20

Newest first

May 21 · 1 hr 21 min
Craft Talkin' with Sally Coulthard! [CT012]
Ancient crafting is in our DNA - Sally Coulthard joins us to share objects from the past!
March 24 · 1 hr 36 min
Craft Talkin' with Anna Nikipirowicz [CT011]
Yarn shows, craft trolleys, crocheted socks and Anna's fantastic new books!
February 27 · 1 hr 40 min
Craft Talkin' with Ailsa Stephen! [CT010]
Meet finalist on the Game of Wool, Ailsa Stephen, super talented yarn crafter and lover of vintage patterns!
February 13 · 48 min
Craft Talkin' about Communities [CT009]
Crewe, Crochet, Kerfuffle and more!
January 30 · 1 hr 40 min
Craft Talkin' with Emma Homent
Jamie and Merion chat to the wonder woman that is Emma Homent, from The Makers Marks!
Dec 22, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
Craft Talkin' about Game of Wool with Everyone - It's The Final! [CTGoW008]
The Final! We've got the band back together for a rip-roaring final podcast unpacking! Buckle up!
Dec 15, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
Craft Talkin' about Game of Wool with Belinda Harris-Reid - Semi Final! [CTGoW007]
The Semi Final! Jamie, Merion and the brilliant Belinda Harris-Reid discuss the thrills and spills of the Semi Final episode of Game of Wool!
Dec 8, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Craft Talkin' about Game of Wool with Anna Nikipirowicz - Statement Week! [CTGoW006]
Let's talk about LACE knitting and jewellery!
Dec 1, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
Craft Talkin' about Game of Wool with Emma Varnam - Texture Week! [CTGoW005]
Our dynamic duo review Texture Week on Game of Wool with super crocheter, Emma Varnam!
Nov 24, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min
Craft Talkin' about Game of Wool with Emma Varnam - Kids Week! [CTGoW004]
Merion and MrXStitch and Emma Varnam review the fourth episode of Game of Wool - contains Spoilers!
Nov 17, 2025 · 1 hr
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 intrepid trio for a chat about last night's episode and we'd love to hear your thoughts! Email us your episode reviews at hello@crafttalkin.com !!!! Follow us at @craftalkin on Instagram and Facebook! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 10, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Craft Talkin' about Game of Wool - Icons Week! [CTGoW002]
Merion and MrXStitch review the second episode of Game of Wool - contains Spoilers!
Nov 3, 2025 · 55 min
Craft Talkin' about Game of Wool [CTGoW001]
Merion and MrXStitch review the first episode of Game of Wool - contains Spoilers!
Aug 18, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
Craft Talkin' with Adam Cleevely [CT008]
Cleevelyknits, one of the most popular instagram accounts for knitters, is booming! We settled down for a great chat with its creator, Adam Cleevely, knitter, designer, comedian.... and what a fabulous chat we had!
Jul 20, 2025 · 1 hr 27 min
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, all celebrations of the vintage favourite, her crochet animals, plants and her giant 10,000 hats books! In this fun chat, we discuss the publication journey, Emma's inspiration and how crafting is a love language for so many! You can find Emma on her website, https://emmavarnam.co.uk/on her instagram, https://www.instagram.com/emmavarnam/?hl=en and you can buy her books on her website or online https://www.waterstones.com/books/search/term/emma+varnam Merion's favourite glitter hairclips are made by WhatCynMade on instagram, here: https://www.instagram.com/whatcynmade/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 18, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Craft Talkin' with Jeanette Sloan [CT006]
Jeanette Sloan is a knitwear designer, author, founder of BIPOC in Fiber, cancer survivor, TV star and all round superstar! Get ready to be inspired!
Sep 18, 2024 · 1 hr 34 min
Craft Talkin' with Paula Milner [CT005]
Paula Milner, aka the Crafty Lass, is a multi-crafting talent and author of Simple Paper Flowers
Jul 9, 2024 · 1 hr 15 min
Craft Talkin' with Lauren Willis [CT004]
Jamie and Merion meet the FABULOUS crochet designer Lauren Willis, aka Manatee Squares
Jun 5, 2024 · 1 hr 30 min
Craft Talkin' with Jane Crowfoot [CT003]
Jane Crowfoot is one of the UK's favourite crochet designers.
Apr 19, 2024 · 1 hr 35 min
Craft Talkin' with Sarah P. Corbett [CT002]
Sarah Corbett is the founder of the Craftivist Collective