Ep 61: dinner down under with Circus Tonic & Knit Share Love!
Release Date: 05/26/2017
Ep 83 - HOT weather knitting!
Truly Myrtle Podcast
Welcome back to the episode 83 of the Truly Myrtle podcast! This week I'm drawing a winner for the Strickplanner giveaway and chatting about HOT weather knitting. Happy knitting folks!
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Ep 82: Wonderful Strickplaner giveaway!!
Truly Myrtle Podcast
Welcome back to of the Truly Myrtle Podcast! SPOIL YOURSELF MAKE ALONG We're wrapping up our spoil yourself make along this week - there's still a couple of days to treat yourself and go in the draw for some lovely prizes. YSOLDA'S GORGEOUS SHOP I frequently buy things from - it's stuffed with beautiful books, yarn and notions and postage isn't too crazy. GIVEAWAY!!! STRICKPLANER I've got one to give away (thanks to Ysolda). I'm terribly left/right dyslexic and constantly get my left and right muddled when describing the layout! Sorry! and don't forget to comment to be in the draw to win...
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Ep 81: knitting through hard times with Littlest Pip
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Welcome back to of the Truly Myrtle podcast! Thank you for all your birthday wishes last week - I had a lovely day :) SPOIL YOURSELF We're still spoiling ourselves this month. It's never to late to join in! Head over the and spend a little time doing something lovely for you. TIMELY CARDIGAN YARN There's a big update of Daintree yarn to make gorgeous Timely Cardigan stripes at today - plus Kristen is offering a Black Friday discount! Use the code BLACKFRIDAY2017 for a 15% discount. I'm loving how this yarn is coping with daily wear. It's a fabulous everyday, lightweight cardigan...
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Ep 80 - fairly wandering musings about being kind to ourselves and feminism
Truly Myrtle Podcast
Welcome back to SPOIL YOURSELF It's still not too late to join in! Head over to the to join in our month of doing really lovely things for ourselves. POP UP FIBRE EVENTS IN AUCKLAND! Saturday 11 November 12 - 2pm. 5 traders at Auckland Horticultural Council Rooms, Western Springs. Saturday 18 November 9:30 - 11:30. Wool on Wheels at Auckland Normal Intermediate School. BEING KIND TO OURSELVES AND OTHER WOMEN IN THE WORLD has been getting lots of attention this week. I have a long, winding chat about it and other issues that have popped up for me. Have a great weekend!...
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Ep 79: bra making with Lynda from Elle Joan's
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Welcome to of the Truly Myrtle podcast! I've got a neat interview for you this week and LOTS of links if you fancy diving down the bra making rabbit hole! SPOIL YOURSELF MAKEALONG We're in full swing in the Ravelry group, spoiling ourselves and having a ball! It's not too late to join in, just head over and tell us how you're spoiling yourself this month. I've been getting back to my yoga practice and this morning just finished day 3 of Some great prizes have been donated for our makealong! You'll LOVE the cute cards from Hanging Rock Roost - see all her gorgeous work at . Thank you Vanessa!...
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Ep 78 WOODS! a book review & giveaway!
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Ooh la la people!! Fancy hearing about a gorgeous new book? Want to win one? Now's your chance :) SPOIL YOURSELF MAKEALONG We're gearing up for our annual Come over for the chatter, fun and permission to do something truly lovely just for YOU! Don't forget, if you fancy spoiling yourself with knitting, you can 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 earlier in the year and excitingly, the gorgeous WOODS book arrived in my letterbox this week! It's stunning. Come and hear about...
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Ep 77: Electra & Spoil Yourself!
Truly Myrtle Podcast
Helllllooo! It's lovely to be back behind the microphone! This week, in , 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 this 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 next week too .... Lots of fun happens in the and the more the merrier! Come and introduce yourself and show us what you're working on :) NEW...
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Ep 76: Sleeves and prizes!
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Hello! This week on I'm chatting about sleeves and drawing winners for the DualGauge giveaway kindly sponsored by . If you're a winner, please contact me with your details so we can get your prize in the mail! I also mention the with 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! Happy knitting, Libby xxx As usual, my cool...
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Ep 75: lamb stories & a giveaway!
Truly Myrtle Podcast
I'm chatting about all things lambs and how we saved a wee lamb. I've also got an adorable giveaway for you! Two lucky winners will go in the draw to win a , kindly donated by Happy Go Knitty. Find out how to enter in the podcast :) - her yarn is delicious and I think you'd love following her beautiful feed. Have a happy weekend! Libby xxx
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Ep 74 - prizes & booties!
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Welcome back to the Truly Myrtle Podcast! 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. WINNER! I've drawn a winner for the Brushwork yarn - thank you...
info_outlineWow!!! 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!
This is also Clare's 100th pattern!! And, to celebrate she's running an AMAZING giveaway - head over to her Ravelry group to enter!
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