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!

Welcome back to episode 82 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. Hop over to the Ravelry group to join in! YSOLDA'S GORGEOUS SHOP I frequently buy things from this fantastic shop - 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! Check out what the planner is like here and don't forget to comment to be in the draw to win one yourself. Entries close 9am, Friday 8 December 2017 (NZ time). I'll draw a winner on the podcast released later that day :) Good luck! p.s. as usual, my neat theme tune is "Casting On" by Mr Roberelli

Welcome back to Episode 81 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 Ravelry group 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 www.skeinyarn.com 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 yarn. TESTERS WANTED! Drop me a line at libby@trulymyrtle.com if you're able to test some garment patterns for bust sizes 48" upwards. I've got a couple on the go and the deadlines are early next year. Thank you! INTERVIEW WITH PIP FROM LITTLEST PIP Pip found knitting at a time in her life when things were hard. I think my chat with her will resonate with lots of you. You can find Pip on her website: www.littlestpipknits.com, On instagram: littlestpipknits and if you're interested in hiring her to do some knitting for you, drop her an email: littlestpipknits@gmail.com Pip mentions a few gems to help when life is overwhelming: Craftastherapy on Instagram Smiling Mind app Flow Magazine. Happy knitting! As usual, my fabulous theme tune is "Casting On" by Mr Roberelli :)

Welcome back to episode 80 of the Truly Myrtle podcast! SPOIL YOURSELF It's still not too late to join in! Head over to the Truly Myrtle Ravelry group 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 This photo 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! Libby xxx p.s. as usual, my fabulous theme tune is "Casting On" by Mr Roberelli.

Welcome to episode 79 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 30 Days of Yoga on YouTube :) 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 www.hangingrockroost.co.nz. Thank you Vanessa! A huge thank you also to Lynda from Elle Joan's - she's donated a $40 voucher to one lucky person. WOVEMBER INSTAGTAM CHALLENGE I'm playing the Wovember insta challenge this month and posting every day from the Wovember prompts. Fancy playing along? Search the tag #wovemberinstachallenge on Instagram to see all the entries. BRA MAKING WITH LYNDA FROM ELLE JOAN'S I had the pleasure of interviewing Lynda about bra making this month. Lynda has an Etsy shop selling all the supplies you'll need to make a bra, including kits. I've bought one! I found Lynda on Instagram - she make such gorgeous bras! Go follow her for bra making inspiration :) Lynda has given us lots of really useful links in the episode that will be really useful for your bra making adventure: http://makerstyle.ca/blog/five-free-undie-patternshttps://clothhabit.comhttp://emeralderin.comhttps://www.katmakes.comhttps://www.katmakes.com/blog/2016/10/31/bra-clasp-tutorial https://www.katmakes.com/blog/2017/8/1/changing-a-bra-pattern-from-full-to-partial-band-a-tutorial https://www.katmakes.com/blog/2017/9/25/the-monthly-draft-ep-2-panty-variations https://braandcorsetsupplies.com/product/pb-3200-shelley-full-band-bra-pattern/https://www.etsy.com/nz/shop/OhhhLuluSewshttp://madalynne.com/free-sewing-patterns/ Swimsuit patterns https://store.closetcasepatterns.com/products/sophie-swimsuit-pattern https://store.closetcasepatterns.com/products/bombshell-swimsuit-patternhttps://shop.orange-lingerie.com/https://www.orange-lingerie.com/ WOODS GIVEAWAY Did you win?! TESTERS NEEDED! I'm on the hunt for garment testers in the following sizes: 30-32" and 50"-58" full bust circumference. If you're keen to test knit some garment patterns, give me a yell. I do all my testing on Slack, a free platform, and it works really well. You'll be knitting my draft patterns and checking for errors and improvements to fit so good attention to detail is essential. You don't have to be an expert knitter, but do need to be comfortable working to a deadline. If this sounds like you, drop me a line at libby@trulymyrtle.com Thank you!!

Ooh la la people!! Episode 78 is a goodie! 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 Spoil Yourself Makealong in the Truly Myrtle Ravelry group. 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 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. You can find links to all the patterns here, on Ravelry. 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 :)

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 stories 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 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. If you'd like to use the same colours as me - Debbie from Skein Queen is taking preorders right now. Drop her a line and let her know that you'd like some. SPOIL YOURSELF MAKE-ALONG! 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. Happy knitting!! Libby xxx As usual, my fabulous theme tune is "Casting On" but Mr Roberelli :)

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 Podcast 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 theme tune is "Casting On" by Mr Roberelli.

This week on the 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 DualGauge, kindly donated by Happy Go Knitty. Find out how to enter in the podcast :) You can find Helene on Instagram - her yarn is delicious and I think you'd love following her beautiful feed. Have a happy weekend! Libby xxx

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. See the Ravelry board for all the details and to take part. WINNER! 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 :) Also, as usual, my theme song is "Casting On" by Mr Roberelli.

My mum Jude is on the show this week talking with me about Blacker's new gorgeous birthday yarn Brushwork. It's a stunning, warm yarn that will be available to buy directly from Blacker and yarn shops from 28 September 2017. Come and have a listen to what we both think of it and find out how to enter the draw to win 3 balls of Brushwork for your stash! You can check out the Brushwork details on the Blacker website. Jude used her Brushwork to knit a very sweet Modern Baby Bonnet from the gorgeous book Vintage Knits for Modern Babies by Hadley Fierlinger. It's sooo cute! We also both loved the Charming Raglan Pullover :) I've got a winner for last weeks giveaway! Thank you to everyone who entered and a huge thank you to Tash at Knitsch yarns for generously donating her beautiful Singularity yarn! Did you win?! Sara asked about my tunic in the Windsinger photo shoot. Yes I made it Sarah! It's the gorgeous Esme Tunic from the fabulous book Everyday Style by Lotta Jansdotter. As usual my neat theme tune is "Casting On" by Mr Roberelli. Happy knitting!!

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. Check out all Helene's lovely Sikkim yarn in her Etsy shop for your shawl. WINDSINGER 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). Happy knitting!!

Welcome back to Episode 71! This week I'm getting ready for Knit August Nights yarn festival and chatting about all the bits and bobs that I do behind the scenes to get ready. There won't be a podcast next Friday because I'll be at the retreat but I'll be back the following week! Have a lovely weekend! Happy knitting! As usual my fabulous theme tune is Casting On by Mr Roberelli :)

Welcome to episode 70! 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! You can find more about Wool on Wheels on their website: woolonwheels.weebly.com and on Facebook: www.facebook.com/woolonwheelsnz and Instagram: www.instagram.com/woolonwheelsnz If you want to join the For all Things Woolly Facebook group, check it out here. WINNER! We have a winner of the gorgeous Zen Variations book - is it you?! Listen to find out :) Thank you so much to Renee Callahan for generously donating her book! MUSIC As always, my catchy theme tune is Casting On, by Mr Roberelli :)

I'm so pleased to be bringing you a lovely giveaway today! I purchased a couple of pattern books from Renee Callahan from East London Knits a few weeks ago and she very kindly offered me a second Zen Variations book to give to you! Thank you Renee! 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 :) I'm sure you'll love Renee's podcast too - you can find her video podcast on Youtube. Happy knitting and good luck!! Libby xxx

Hello!! Welcome to the Truly Myrtle podcast - Episode 68 is here! I'm chatting about yarn, our Timely KAL and blocking to check gauge today. You can find links to everything I mention below. TIMELY KAL There's still time to join! We're knitting along till the end of August! CIRCUS TONIC YARN!!! Hannah has created some gorgeous colourways for your Skein Sisters shawls! Find her yarn in her etsy shop and use the code Libby10 for a discount. She's also on Instagram so you can catch up with her there too. If you don't have the Skein Sisters shawl feel free to use the code SKEINSISTERS all weekend for a 15% discount. Enjoy! BLOCKING Do check out Michelle's lovely blog myso-calledhandmadelife.com - she's so inspiring. If you're interested in a wrist ruler you can find them here. MUSIC As usual, my fabulous theme tune is "Casting On" by Mr Roberelli. Have a happy weekend! Libby xxx

Welcome back to episode 67 of the Truly Myrtle podcast! SURVEY 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. MUSIC My theme music, as usual, is "Casting On" by the very talented Mr Roberelli :) Have a great weekend! Libby xxx

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 Skein Australia Skeinz Outlaw Yarn The Yarn Queen NZ Happy Go Knitty Circus Tonic Handmade TIMELY KAL We're kicking off the Timely KAL tomorrow 1 July 2017! Head over to the thread to join in, show us your yarn and talk about swatching and which size fits you best. You can find the pattern here. If you've got questions about swatching, have a read of my recent mini-mag article about "how to swatch", hopefully it'll answer most of your questions. BURMESE COOKBOOKS Thank you so much to Kathy and Jess who left me cookbook ideas! Here are the books they suggested to try: Burma: Rivers of Flavor by Naomi Duguid Charmaine Solomon's Complete Asian Cookbook which has a chapter of Burmese foods. And, there was a recent review of Burma Superstar on Design Sponge and it looks great. MUSIC As usual, my fabulous theme music is "casting on" by the very clever Mr Roberelli. I can thoroughly recommend all their albums :)

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 :) Welcome to episode 65 of the podcast! MIDWINTER WOOLFEAST 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! MIDWINTER BASH KAL is wrapping up next week on 30 June. Make sure photos of your finished projects are in the thread! A HUGE thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors: Skein Australia Skeinz Outlaw Yarn The Yarn Queen NZ Happy Go Knitty Circus Tonic Handmade 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

Welcome 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