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
Truly Myrtle Podcast
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
Truly Myrtle Podcast
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!
Truly Myrtle Podcast
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!
Truly Myrtle Podcast
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!
Truly Myrtle Podcast
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_outlineWelcome back to another Truly Myrtle podcast! Episode is available on the website and you can also listen on itunes :)
KNITALONGS!
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.
To hear more about Mary's lovely yarn take a listen to our conversation in episode 25 of the podcast.
Have a great weekend!
Love Lib xxx