Truly Myrtle is a fun podcast for knitters. Grab a cuppa and your knitting & curl up for a chat about knitting, making and everything going on at Truly Myrtle
Don't forget, if you fancy spoiling yourself with knitting, you can grab a Truly Myrtle pattern with a discount until 31 October 2017. Use the code SPOILYOURSELF.
Can't wait to see you there :)
WOODS BOOK REVIEW & GIVEAWAY!
I supported the Woods kickstarter earlier in the year and excitingly, the gorgeous WOODS book arrived in my letterbox this week! It's stunning.
Come and hear about what's inside, what I love most and go in the draw to win a copy for yourself.
Leave your comments below by 9am Friday 3 November 2017 and I'll draw a winner on the podcast later that day.
Thank you so much Making Stories for donating a book for one lucky winner!
Have a great weekend,
Love Libby xxx
p.s. as usual, my fabulous theme tune is "Casting On" by Mr Roberelli. Their albums are perfect for car rides with (or without!) kids :)
Ep 77: Electra & Spoil Yourself!
Oct 19, 2017
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Helllllooo! It's lovely to be back behind the microphone!
This week, in episode 77, I'm chatting about my new shawl pattern released this week and our upcoming make-along in the Ravelry group.
CATCH UP WITH ME!
I've been playing around with Instagram storiesthis week and you can watch me live, and then see the recording of my chat for the next 24 hours. Come and say hi! You can ask me questions and have a chat if you catch me live!
I'm going to have a go with Facebook live next week too ....
Lots of fun happens in the Ravelry group too and the more the merrier! Come and introduce yourself and show us what you're working on :)
NEW SHAWL ELECTRA!
I was thrilled to release my latest pattern this week. It is a collaboration with the very gorgeous Debbie from Skein Queen in the UK and I was completely thrilled to design something in her Selkino, merino/silk, yarn.
Electra is a lovely long, large wrap with striking lace and squishy honeycomb panels. The construction is simple and you'll keep the same stitch count through the whole wrap!
I just can't wait to see what colours you'll choose for your Electra! Do tag me on instagram or pop a photo into the Ravelry group so we can all ooh and ahh over your yarn.
It's time for our annual month of spoiling yourself!
Grab something that'll make you feel good; some knitting, sewing, cooking, embroidery, whatever! And head over to the Ravelry group to join in. Wip's are fine!
The idea is that you take some time in November to do something really nice FOR YOU! You have my full permission to totally spoil yourself!
Maybe you'll enjoy a relaxing afternoon of podcasts and cake? DO IT! Maybe you'll knit a shawl? DO IT! Maybe you'll walk every day? DO IT!
I'll rustle up some prizes and we'll kick off on the 1st of November. Let's spoil ourselves all through November and see how fantastic we feel at the end of the month.
To get you in the mood I've got a discount running until midnight 30 October 2017. Just use the code SPOILYOURSELF for a 15% discount on any Truly Myrtle pattern.
Ep 76: sleeves and prizes!
Sep 28, 2017
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Hello!
This week on podcast 76 I'm chatting about sleeves and drawing winners for the DualGauge giveaway kindly sponsored by Happy Go Knitty.
If you're a winner, please contact me with your details so we can get your prize in the mail!
I also mention the Stranded Podcastwith Amy Edwards Green. Amy has knitted a gorgeous Timely Cardigan in some of her own handdyed yarn. I really enjoy The Stranded podcast, Amy is bubbly and enthusiastic and knits such gorgeous things! Also, her yarn is scrummy :)
I'll be taking a break for two weeks while my kids are on holiday. See you soon!
I've also got an adorable giveaway for you! Two lucky winners will go in the draw to win a DualGauge, kindly donated by Happy Go Knitty. Find out how to enter in the podcast :)
Episode 74: prizes & booties!
Sep 14, 2017
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Welcome back to the Truly Myrtle Podcast! In Episode 74 I draw a prize for the glorious new Brushwork yarn from Blacker and share some ideas for bootie patterns to keep babies feet toasty.
KNITALONG
I'm thrilled to let you know about a new knitalong run by Holland Road Yarn Store in their Ravelry Group. Everyone is free to enter, all you have to do it knit a Truly Myrtle pattern! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs too :)
The knitalong has begun but you've got heaps of time to join in, it runs until early November.
I've drawn a winner for the Brushwork yarn - thank you everyone who entered! And, a huge thank you to Blacker for donating this gorgeous yarn :)
Did you win? Have a listen and, if it was you, congratulations! Let me know your details to I can get the yarn in the mail to you.
BOOTIES
I had a request for the bootie pattern that my mum Jude knits. I'll do my best to get Jude to write her pattern down :) but in the meantime, here are some similar (free) ones I've hunted out:
Pretty as a Rosebud-The booties are cute but I just love the bonnet and cardigan too!
Newborn Roll Brim Hat with Topknot- I prefer a bonnet or helmet to keep little heads warm but the booties look great and they're knitted in the round.
I chat in the podcast about how mum made simple changes to her booties to change the size, pattern and weight.
Have fun!
Happy knitting,
Libby xxx
p.s. The booties in my photo are tiny dolls booties that mum made for my girls. They're a teeny version of the regular babies booties she makes. See how how they go right up to the knees? Toasty :)
Ep 72: new designs & yarn giveaway!
Sep 01, 2017
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I'm back! Last weekend was amazing - it was a whirlwind time at Knit August Nights!
I've released two lovely new shawl patterns this week:
ZIDA
A luxurious two skein shawl, Zida is entertaining from start to finish. I love creating wiggly stitches and slipped stitches and the lace is simple and easy to memorise.
You can grab the pattern for a discount until the end of the weekend, with the code ZIDA. Find the pattern here.
Ah, wrapping Windsinger around your neck is like coming home. She's so cosy and easy-going. I also love how quick she is to knit and the miles of simple garter and easy short rows are just the right combination of fun and relaxation.
You can also grab this new pattern for a discount until the end of the weekend. Just use the code WINDSINGER. Find the pattern here.
I used two skeins of deliciously plump and soft Singularity from Knitsch Yarn for Windsinger. Tash told me it's selling quite fast so if you want to grab some, head over to Holland Road Yarn Company quickly.
Tash has kindly given me a couple of skeins to give to you! If you'd like to win two skeins of Singularity in the same colours I used for my shawl, just leave a comment below telling me which two colours you think would make a great Windsinger. I'll draw a winner and announce it next week on the podcast. Entries open until 9am, Friday 8 September 2017 (NZ time).
I'm chatting about my new design today, sharing a neat interview with you and drawing a winner for the gorgeous Zen Variations book from last week.
HULLABALOO COWL
I'm excited to release this new design - cowls have been a big part of my wardrobe this winter. They're easy to wear and soooooo cosy! There’s nothing quite like snuggling up in a squishy cowl to stay super cosy and ward off winter chills.
Hullabaloo is a long, chunky, reversible cowl that can be twisted twice around your neck to keep you snug as a bug, or worn as one long loop over your favourite jumper and jeans. Knitted in the round with aran-weight yarn, it knits up quickly so it’s finished in a flash.
The over-sized cables flow effortlessly from the rib borders and they’re easy to master and fun to create.
You can grab a discount on my new pattern for until Midnight, Sunday 14 August, with the code HULLABALOO. Enjoy!
YARN I used 3 skeins of Hullabaloo Aran by Circus Tonic Handmade (100% Australian Superwash Merino; 100g = 164yd/150m in colourway “Beach Stone Curlew”) or you could sub approx. 492yd/450m of aran-weight yarn.
Hannah's yarn is such a plump, soft aran and I loved knitting with it. So much bounce. And, she's offering a discount all weekend with the code Libby10. You'll love the colours!
WOOL ON WHEELS
This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Julie from Wool on Wheels. She's taking a boot-load of gorgeous yarn around the North Island of New Zealand in October and hosting pop-up mini-yarn shows. What a fabulous idea!
In this episode I'm reviewing this lovely book and sharing some of my favourite patterns.
To win a copy of the book head over to Renee's Ravelry page and choose your favourite of all of her patterns. Show it some love by clicking the heart and favouriting it and then come back here and tell me in the comments which one you've chosen.
You've got until 9am Friday 11 August 2017 to enter (NZ time) and I'll draw a winner next week on the podcast.
As usual, everyone is eligible to enter, it doesn't matter where you live :)
Thank you so much for completing my survey! I was over the moon with all the responses and they've been sooo super interesting. I'm chatting about some of them on the podcast.
TOP DOWN TIPS
This week I'm also sharing some tips for making adjustments to your top down garments to make them fit you better. Our Timely KAL is in full swing (you're still welcome to join over in the Ravelry group) and some of these might be helpful when you're working on your cardigans.
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