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Episode 66: come knit along!
Jun 29, 2017
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Welcome back to the Truly Myrtle podcast! Episode 66 is all about knitting along together and I'm chatting about swatching and finding the right size for your Timely cardigan before we start the KAL. Enjoy!
MIDWINTER BASH KAL
We're wrapping up today! I'll keep the thread open until Sunday afternoon (NZ time) so you can get your finished objects photographed and in the thread, and then I'll draw some winners for our amazing prizes. Thank you soooo much to our generous sponsors and to you for joining in and making this month more fun xxx
As usual, my fabulous theme music is "casting on" by the very clever Mr Roberelli. I can thoroughly recommend all their albums :)
Episode 65: travel adventures & great unravelling
Jun 23, 2017
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Helllooo! I feel like I've been whipping around like a mad thing the last few months! All my travelling is finished for a bit and I'm enjoying sitting still and getting on with my knitting :)
was a blast! Soooo super busy. They're trying to work out how to cope with the crowds and make plans for future festivals. Have your say over on the Woolfeast Facebook page.
EATING BURMA-STYLE
I visited Rangoon Ruby when I was in Christchurch and fell in love with Burmese food! I've been on the hunt for good cookbooks so I can make my own. I've found Burma Superstar which looks ok but I'd love to hear your recommendations.
TIMELY KAL
kicks off on 1 July in the Ravelry group. Come join in! It's so much fun knitting together, you get a chance to be inspired, ask questions and show off your gorgeous knitting. See you there!
And don't forget, there's a chance to win a years worth of patterns from me too :)
MINI-MAG
Do you subscribe to the Truly Myrtle mini-mag? Keep your eyes peeled early next week for the June issue. Inside will be a questionnaire that I'd LOVE you to fill out for me. I'm listening to hear what you enjoy and what else I can do for you. There'll be a great voucher for everyone who completes the survey! Thank you!!
MUSIC
I keep hearing how much you love my theme song. It's written and performed by the very fabulous Mr Roberelli. All of the albums are sooooo good :)
Have a great weekend!
Love Lib xxx
Episode 64: knit all the things
Jun 15, 2017
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Thank you for all the Timely cardigan love you've been giving! I'm thrilled to let you know there will be a Timely cardy knit along in the Truly Myrtle Ravelry group. It'll kick off on 1 July so there's heaps of time to find you yarn, do a swatch (yes!) and cast on with everyone else. What beautiful stripes will you create?
The midwinters bash KAL is well underway but there's still time to join in with a quick knit before the end of the month. There are some amazing prizes up for grabs in this KAL so hop over and get started!
A group of lovely knitters are knitting Pearl at the moment too. This KAL runs to August so you've got lots of time to get your Pearl sweater going. The KAL projects are looking gorgeous :)
WOOLFEAST
I'm off again this weekend! Woolfeast in Christchurch looks set to be a blast! Come along for the day try on all the shawls and don't forget to say Hi!
LOVEKNITTING INSTAGTRAM TAKEOVER!
I was thrilled to be invited to do an instagram takeover for Loveknitting on 22 June. It's set to be a pretty day :) I'd love you to join me, just follow Loveknitting for a little taste of designing downunder all day.
NEW PATTERN! SILVERSTREAM
If you're looking for a classic, cosy layer I've got just the thing for you! Silverstream is a large aran-weight shawl that'll keep you warm and feeling gorgeous on the chilliest of days. A simple, relaxing knit, Silverstream uses 3 skeins of scrummy aran wool from Maniototo yarn or about 558yds/510m of another aran or heavy worsted yarn that you love.
I used the Riverstone colourway and you can grab this and other beautiful Maniototo colours from Woolfeast this weekend or on the Maniototo website. This yarn is terrifically good value, lovely and soft and amazingly warm. I'm sure you'll love it!
You an grab the pattern for a discount this weekend. Just use the code SILVERSTREAM at the checkout for a 15% discount. Valid all weekend until midnight Sunday 18 June 2017.
This week on the podcast I'm chatting about the Truly Myrtle KAL's currently running on Ravelry, my recent sewing successes and my new cardigan pattern, Timely! I'm also drawing a winner for the gorgeous skeins of yarn from Spinning a Yarn ... enjoy!
NEW PATTERN!
I'm so thrilled to finally be releasing this cute cardigan. I first made mine in 2013 and have lived in it. I think it's my most loved knit :)
My new version; Timely uses beautiful Daintree yarn from Skein; a merino/silk/bamboo blend. It's drapey and cool and perfect for in-between and summer weather. I've striped mine with a gloriously wild variegated yarn and a soft semi-solid neutral and the effect is stunning.
You can grab the pattern with a 15% discount this weekend with the code TIMELY - just enter it at the checkout in Ravelry. The code will be valid until midnight, Sunday 11 June 2017.
I'm so excited to also let you know that Kristen from Skein has developed a bunch of colour combos for the Timely Cardigan! She has a huge update of yarn today and you can either choose a combination that she's put together or make one up yourself!
You're more than welcome to join either, there are some amazing prizes! Just hop over :)
UPCOMING
I'm heading off to Woolfeast in Christchurch next week. Will I see you there? Come say hi and try on all the shawls :)
I've been getting lots of lovely comments about my theme tune lately. The song "Casting On" is written and performed by the very fabulous NZ group Mr Roberelli. All their songs are catchy and fun. We've got all the albums for our kids. They're neat to keep everyone happy on car rides!
Episode 62: knitting together and a beautiful yarn giveaway!
Jun 02, 2017
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There's a discount on Truly Myrtle patterns until Midnight Monday 5 June 2017 (NZ time) to get you in the mood. Use the code MIDWINTERBASHKAL for a 15% discount.
Feel free to double dip! Enter your project in both the midwinter bash and the pearl kal :)
GIVEAWAY
I've got a gorgeous giveaway for you this week! Lovely Olive at Spinning a Yarn has given us a beautiful cloud kisses duo - it's a pair of fingering silk/merino fingering skeins in the same colours as I used for my Cloud Kisses shawl; Spirits Bay and natural. GORGEOUS!
To win, follow Spinning a Yarn on Instagram and head back here to let me know you have :) I'll draw a winner next Friday on the podcast. Entries close 9am Friday 9th June 2017 (NZ time).
Have a great weekend!
Lib xxx
Episode 61: dinner down under with Circus Tonic & Knit Share Love!
May 26, 2017
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Wow!!! Sydney you blew my mind!! I had such a wonderful time!
If you're in Sydney you'll have to check out Skein Sisters - the shop is contemporary, a delight to explore and full of amazing yarn that you'll simply have to squish! And the people? wonderful :)
NEW PATTERN RELEASES!
Did you see my Skein Sisters shawl released last weekend? It's my favourite so far and I've had lots of reports from people saying how much fun it is to knit. I'm thrilled!
I've got another pretty shawl for you this week too. Cloud Kisses has been in the pipeline for a while and I'm chuffed that it's finally finished and ready to share with you! I know lots of you have been waiting for this one! Grab it this weekend with a discount - use the code KISSKISS to receive a 20% discount all weekend. The offer ends midnight, Sunday 27th May 2017. ENJOY!
A DOWN UNDER DINNER CHAT!
This week on the podcast I'm excited to bring you a special dinner episode. I sat down to a delicious meal in Sydney with Clare Devine from Knit Share Love and Hannah Ginn from Circus Tonic Handmade and we chatted and chatted and chatted! about yarn, designing, dyeing yarn, the yarn scene down under and so much more ... and we recorded our conversation so you could join us!! I think you'll feel like you were right there at the table too :)
You can find Clare and her beautiful knitting patterns at Knit Share Love - we talk about her first garment design!! Do check it out. Kimmeridge is a scrummy aran-weight cardigan with a relaxed body and tailored fit that's perfect for cooler days and chilly nights. I really fancy one myself :) Clare has a discount on her pattern all weekend - use the code love20 for a 20% discount!
Hannah is the very talented dyer behind the gorgeous brand Circus Tonic Handmade Yarn. My Skein Sisters shawl used Hannah's delicious merino singles and oh my goodness how the colours made my heart sing!! If you haven't tried Circus Tonic yet, do! I got to hear about lots of Hannah's exciting plans for her yarn ... definitely keep an eye on her. Brilliant things are afoot :)
WOOLFEST AUCKLAND
It's that time of year again!! Time to try on all the shawls, squish all the yarn and make knitting friends! Come join me at Woolfest this weekend. The show starts at 10am and if you want some stunning yarn dyed by Spinning a Yarn, especially for my new Cloud Kisses shawl ... be there quick! Stock is limited!
Have a great week!
Libby xxx
Episode 60: catch up, yarn sale & winner!
May 12, 2017
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This week I'm letting you know about a huge yarn sale that would be amazing to support, catching you up with my capsule wardrobe adventure and drawing a winner for the gorgeous Fibre Company yarn :)
BRIAR PATCH YARN SALE
This small yarn company in New Zealand are suffering from the international downturn in the wool market and need some cash to keep them ticking over.
They've got a range of very delicious yarn and fibre for felting and spinning and are offering a 50% discount on their full range until the end of May.
Head over to www.briarpatch.co.nz - sign up to be a member (it's free!) and automatically receive your discount.
CATCHING UP WITH THE CAPSULE
I've started making things! Well, I've managed to do some cutting out!
Have you tried Nani Iro fabric? I'm terrified of cutting mine out!
Although I've only just started, my new book The Curated Closet, looks like it's going to be a really great resource for developing a wardrobe of clothes that you love. I'll report back when I get a bit further along.
NEW PATTERNS!
I've got a bunch of new patterns coming your way over the next couple of months, starting with a beautiful shawl next week. It's my favourite yet!
Episode 59: talking colour and a gorgeous Fibre Co. giveaway
May 05, 2017
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NEW SEWING CLASSES
Are you tempted to try sewing? Nervous of your machine? Head over to Norfolk St Workshop and sign up for a sewing 101 class with my lovely friend Jenny. She's an amazing sewer and I'm sure you'll have a ball and come away feeling confident :)
MY CAPSULE PROGRESS
I've been playing with colour and matching fabric to patterns this week. Here's a peek at my palette:
THE STUNNING HIKARI COLLECTION AND FIBRE CO. YARN REVIEW & GIVEAWAY
I'm rather in love with three of Michiyo's designs and simply adore the new yarn.
Which Hikari pattern is your favourite? Let me know in the comments below to go in the draw to win a yummy skein Meadow in the Larkspur colourway.
Entries close 9am Friday 12 May 2017 (NZ time). I'll announce a winner on the podcast that day.
Good luck!
Episode 58: capsule wardrobe plans - the patterns
Apr 28, 2017
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Hello! This week on the podcast I'm chatting about the patterns I've chosen for my capsule wardrobe. Ten patterns that together will make ten new outfits!
I'm working my way around my capsule sudoku grid. The top line is knitwear that I may or may not get around to doing. Sewing is in rows and columns 1-4:
Episode 57: With Janine & Deb from Skein Sisters!
Apr 21, 2017
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I've got a fantastic announcement for you! I'm off to Sydney! I'm teaching three classes and hosting a trunk show at the gorgeous new yarn shop Skein Sisters!
If you're in Sydney over the weekend of Friday 19th May - come and say Hi! It'll be wonderful to meet you :)
Maybe you'd like to take one of the classes I'm teaching?
This week on the podcast I'm updating you on my capsule wardrobe challenge. I'm using the sudoku template to plan my projects and although it's a little fiddly it works great.
I'm really interested to hear about your jewellery making. Let me know your tips and links to great tutorials or ideas for necklaces, earrings and rings?
You're going to really enjoy the infectious enthusiasm of my delightful guests on today's podcast. Deb and Janine opened Sydney's newest yarn store Skein Sisters a fortnight ago and already it's been a big hit with the locals. As you'll hear, their shelves are heaving with beautiful yarn and they've got exciting ideas for classes and workshops. Be inspired!
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