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Welcome back to episode 82 of the Truly Myrtle Podcast!SPOIL YOURSELF MAKE ALONGWe'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 SHOPI frequently buy things from this fantastic shop - it's stuffed with beautiful books, yarn and notions and postage isn't too crazy.GIVEAWAY!!! STRICKPLANERI'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 YOURSELFWe'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 YARNThere'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 PIPPip 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.comPip mentions a few gems to help when life is overwhelming:Craftastherapy on InstagramSmiling Mind appFlow 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 YOURSELFIt'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 WORLDThis 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.

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 MAKEALONGWe'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 xxxp.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 xxxAs 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 xxxAs usual, my cool theme tune is "Casting On" by Mr Roberelli.

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.KNITALONGI'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.BOOTIESI 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 xxxp.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. 

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 COWLI'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 WHEELSThis 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/woolonwheelsnzIf 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!MUSICAs always, my catchy theme tune is Casting On, by Mr Roberelli :) 

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 KALWe'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 xxxSkein AustraliaSkeinzOutlaw YarnThe Yarn Queen NZHappy Go KnittyCircus Tonic HandmadeTIMELY KALWe'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 COOKBOOKSThank 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.MUSICAs 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 WOOLFEASTwas 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-STYLEI 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 KALkicks 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 KALis 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 AustraliaSkeinzOutlaw YarnThe Yarn Queen NZHappy Go KnittyCircus Tonic HandmadeAnd don't forget, there's a chance to win a years worth of patterns from me too :)MINI-MAGDo 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!!MUSICI 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 to episode 63 of the Truly Myrtle podcast!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! I can't wait to see what stripes you create!SEWING!I've made several new bits: Maya dress, Esme Tunic and a Lou Box top. Next on my list is the Fielder Dress with fabric I bought from Miss Matabi.KALSFancy knitting with friends? Come join in a Truly Myrtle KAL!The Midwinter Bash KAL is underway in the Budding Designers Downunder group and a Pearl KAL is getting started in the Truly Myrtle Ravelry group.You're more than welcome to join either, there are some amazing prizes! Just hop over :)UPCOMINGI'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! 

Welcome back to the Truly Myrtle podcast! I hope you've had a lovely week :)Episode 53 is all about needles - new needles! I've been experimenting with short circulars from Chiaogoo and I'm in love!I'm using 4" tips and a 8" cable for sleeves - it's great!Don't forget the flash pop-up this weekend! Love my theme music? Check out Mr Roberelli and all their great songs :) 

Welcome to the Truly Myrtle Podcast! SPOIL YOURSELF MAKE ALONGWe've wrapped up our month of spoiling with more wonderful prizes! Thank you to everyone who took part and thank you to all of our generous sponsors!I wonder if you won a prize? Pop over to the Ravelry thread to find out :) THAT MEAN VOICEWe've been chatting more about our mean voices in the Ravelry group and I was reminded of some good books that I can heartily recommend:Bird by Bird - Ann LamottBig Magic - Elizabeth Gilbert (whoops forgot her name in the podcast!) NEEDLE TALKKeen to try new needles or hear what I think about some I've tried? Check out the November mini-mag. LIVING AROUND THE EDGES OF CRAFTI've made Zoë the Belladone dress from Deer and Doe. I bought the pattern from the lovely online shop Miss Maude.Zoë is sewing the City Gym Shorts from Purl SohoThe kids are learning to cook and we're using Jamie's 30 Minute Meals and Kitchen Thug 101 NEW PATTERN!Ripple Dancer is the 2nd pattern in my Colours of Light collection. It's a crescent shawl with a rippling textured border and rolled top edge and comes in two sizes.I used 1 skein of Starboard from Dark Harbour (Horace) for the small blue shawl and,2 skeins of Kashgar from Happy Go Knitty (Calluna) for the large lilac shawl.Ripple Dancer is on sale until Midnight Sunday - use the code RIPPLEDANCER for a 20% discount. As usual, the fabulous theme song is "Casting On" by Mr Roberelli 

Welcome back to another episode!SPOIL YOURSELFA huge thank you to our Spoil Yourself sponsors for this weeks spot prizes!Maree (OllieandMayknits on Ravelry)Alia from Little BeeFilament MagazineCongratulations to the winners! Head over to the thread and tell us how you're spoiling yourself to be in the draw for prizes :)NEW PATTERN! FLICKER SHAWLColours of Light is a new collection of 3 shawl designs inspired by the colours of light glowing and shining as we approach the midwinter and midsummer solstices - this is a truly global collection with something for knitters at both ends of the worldThe 3 patterns will be released one at a time over 3 weeks and we begin our journey with a slither of glorious flame gold: Flicker!Knitted in one piece from corner to corner Flicker is a stunning, lightweight shawl edged with lace, evoking the magical glow cast by dancing flames.The long, narrow crescent-shape wraps twice around your neck and shines like a piece of striking jewellery.Flicker’s lace is deceptively simple and knitted at the same time as the shaped garter body. The pattern includes a clear explanation on how to make adjustments for a longer or shorter shawl and easily accommodates different skein lengths.With written & charted instructions, Flicker is perfect for experienced knitters and adventurous beginners looking for a special, one skein project.** INTRODUCTORY DISCOUNT! **Use the code FLICKER to receive a 20% discount OR purchase the Colours of Light ebook for all three patterns at a special bundle price. (The remaining 2 patterns in the collection will be delivered to you automatically over the next two weeks with the ebook purchase)YOUR INNER CRITIC (WELL, MINE ANYWAY!)I listened to a great podcast this week and it's been helping me deal with "nasty Libby", the voice in my head that makes me doubt myself and feel less than good enough.Art for your ear podcast : With Lisa Congdon (imposters, ego & inner critics)You an find the Jealous Curator here: www.thejealouscurator.comAnd Lisa Congdon here: www.lisacongdon.comHere's Danielle Krysa's Ted talk I mentioned. As usual, the wonderful Theme song is "Casting On" by Mr Roberelli

Welcome back to Episode 42! It's been a shaky, wet week here in New Zealand!I celebrated my birthday this week - here's a link to the shop that sells the gorgeous necklace Mr Myrtle bought for me :)SPOIL YOURSELFCome join in the fun in the Ravelry group - there's still time! Let us know what you've been doing to spoil yourself to be in the draw for lots more prizes.A huge thank you to this weeks sponsors:Jessica Gore from the Sweater CollectiveSally Oakley from Sally RavelsDeb from Outlaw YarnWant to see how other people have been spoiling themselves? Check out the thread ... here's a few of the things people have been up to:Circus Tonic YarnVintage Prim hatBreathing Space sweaterNEW PODCASTS TO WATCHI enjoyed a couple of video podcasts this week:The Grocery GirlsThe Yarn HoarderDo you have any favorites you can recommend?EARTHQUAKE APPEALSNew Zealand suffered a huge earthquake this week. Kaikoura has been devasted by a 7.5 earthquake and Wellington and surrounding areas have endured shaking and terrible flooding. The Red Cross is offering amazing support but needs your help!Support fundraisers supporting the Red Cross and earthquake victims :Zjuniper on Ravelry is auctioning a gorgeous shawl on Trade Me;Skeinz are offering their new Urban Sea Holly yarn for a super low price of NZ$3.95 and proceeds are being donatedOutlaw Yarn is giving away a stunning wool blanket to someone who donates to Red Cross & emails Outlaw their receipt. As usual, fabulous theme tune is "Casting On" by Mr Roberelli.   

Welcome back to the Truly Myrtle Podcast!SPOIL YOURSELF MAKE-ALONGIt's been fantastic to see you spoil yourselves in the Ravelry group - my spoiling has been going well too!My Bentley cardigan is ready to split under the arms and my monkey socks are growing too - at the first heel!I've also bought a new sewing pattern to finish my Chicken Lady outfit - Butterick 5756 is a full skirt on a yoke with pockets and I'm hoping to get it at least cut out this weekend.A HUGE thank you to all the fantastic sponsors of our Spoil Yourself Make-along. This week's spot prizes were donated by Alex Collins, Happy Go Knitty & Clare Devine.Tell us in the thread how you're spoiling yourself to be in the draw to win a spot prize next week.This week I've especially enjoying seeing Nat knitting her cardigan, Avril casting on an Antipodes Shawl, Stacey buying new fancy knitting needles and Jen planning her trip to the Geeky Puffin Knit Palooza Retreat where Tara Swiger will also be teaching.CLOTHESLINE DESIGNS MIND DONATIONSCaroline has sold 75 copies of her lovely one skein shawl Yellow Roses. She's donating 75% of the profits raised to MIND in the UK. So far she's sold 75 patterns and is aiming to sell 100 by the end of November. I've bought mine - if you fancy knitting a pretty shawl and supporting a very worthy cause, head over and grab your pattern now.IMAGINARY OUTFIT INSPIRATIONThe WWII woman leaning on the car she's just repaired:Trousers: Juniper Trousers by Colette PatternsTop: Renfrew top by Sewaholic (see the great blog post for tips on sewing knits)Sweater: White Light by Veera Valimaki.Hat: My Reminisce hat pattern perhaps in this alpaca/merino yarn from SkeinzRelaxed and content, heading off to a picnic with a good crowd of family and friends:Dress: Isla dress by Made by RaeCardigan: Bentley by Marie GreeneAs usual, fabulous theme song is "Casting On" by Mr Roberelli

Episode 40 kicks off our month of celebrating and celebrating you!SPOIL YOURSELF MAKE-ALONGAre you spoiling yourself during November? Go on! Come join the make-along in the Ravelry group and tell us all the lovely things you're doing for you this month.I'm doing a few things to spoil myself in November:I've finished an old wip and it feels great! I knitted the Sunshine socks by Cookie A in some yarn I dyed a couple of years ago;I'm regularly walking and listening to the walking app I downloaded;I'm knitting myself a gorgeous cardigan: Bentley by Marie Greene, with yummy Dark Harbour Yarn;And, I'm casting on apair of Monkey socks (also by Cookie A) in colourful and super soft yarn from Dingo Dyeworks.ALICE & BELLE KALDon't forget you can double dip if you're knitting Alice or Belle!LOCAL SWAPHave you received your parcel? Let your partner know by leaving a comment or photo in the Ravelry thread or sending them a note.DISCOVERING YOU!I moaned about my current wardrobe dilemma in Episode 36.Sue put me on to a fascinating website all about energy profiling and dressing according to your energy type. I've been quite captivated! I'm a type 3 - what are you? The energy profiling course is free. Head over to the Ravelry thread to tell us what you discover! As usual, the fabulous theme tune is "Casting on" by Mr Roberelli

Welcome back to Episode 39!LOCAL OCTOBERWe're wrapping up "Local" October this week. Hasn't it been fun?!Did you join in the "Local" yarn swap? If you've got your parcel - remember to post a photo in the Ravelry thread so we can all enjoy it with you.Thank you so much to everyone who joined it!CELEBRATE NOVEMBERI thought I'd give you a taste of what to expect in November! I'm turning 45 right smack in the middle of November and I'd love it if you'd join me in doing a little celebrating!The "SPOIL YOURSELF" make-along is running for the month of November. Make a little time to do something for you. Spoil yourself! There'll be a thread in the Ravelry group where you can share what you've knitted, sewn, crocheted, baked or done for you - we'd love to hear all about it and see what you're up to!There are a pile of wonderful sponsors on board for our Spoil Yourself make-along! We've got prizes of beautiful yarn, project bags and knitting & crochet patterns from:Outlaw YarnsHappy Go KnittySkeinzCircus TonicThree Bears MadeClare DevineSally OakleyJessica from the Sweater CollectiveKathleen Dames& Alia from Little Bee!I'll be drawing spot prizes each week and there'll be neat prizes at the end of the month for people who have really spoiled themselves :)To really get you in the mood I'm offering a great big sale on all my individual patterns for one week only! Use the code SPOILYOURSELF to receive a whopping 45% off! (I'm only 45 once right?!) The code will work until midnight, Thursday 3 November (NZ time)I'm knitting myself a cardigan to spoil myself in November. I've chosen the very cute Bentley Cardigan from Marie Greene and am using delicious Port fingering from Dark Harbour Yarn in the Rare & Exotic Beat (teal) colour-way.INTERVIEW WITH BONNIE FROM RUSTY SKILLETMy guest on the podcast wraps up Local October with talk of dyeing with plants found in your garden. Bonnie is a Canadian who's been living in New Zealand for 10 years. She is a fabulously experimental dyer who also has a gorgeous food blog Rusty Skillet where she posts delicious recipes for lots of yummy food cooked from scratch.Do check out her blog and especially her recipes for:SauerkrautCoconut YoghurtKimchiBonnie and I talk about dyeing with local plants, what to dye on and we cover light fastness and mordants. She is a font of great information.Bonnie refers to the dyeing book: Eco Colour by India Flint and teaches regular dyeing workshops at The Neighbourhood Studio in Wellington, NZ.BELLE & ALICE KALIs happening! If you've got Alice or Belle (or both) and would like to join the KAL head over to the Ravelry group - feel free to double dip with the Spoil Yourself Make-along!  As usual the fabulous theme tune is Casting On by Mr Roberelli 

It's a rollercoaster of an episode today! From delivering lambs to new patterns releases, it's all been going on!Catch up with Truly Myrtle all over the internet:InstagramFacebookRavelry - don't forget to say hello in the Welcome thread!And the website - you can find links to all my patterns, Podcasts and Mini-MagsThe "local" swap is in full swing! Have you sent your parcel? received a parcel? Come show us all your goodies in the Swap "Ooh La La" thread.Did you know we have a sewing thread in the Ravelry group? It's a great place to share resources and ask for help.I've released two new patterns!Alice & Belle are patterns 2 & 3 fom the Happy Go Knitty Winter Warmer club - Lisette was pattern 1.Alice is a cute, feminine hat and Belle a gorgeous triangular shawl with a modern twist and they work so beautifully together.You can purchase the patterns here:BelleAliceBuy them separately or together for a special price!Fancy using some Happy Go Knitty yarn? Grab it here!Come and join in the Alice & Belle KAL! It'll run until 15 December and I'll have a few spot prizes and goodies for finished projects.Have a happy weekend!As usual, my fabulous theme tune is "Casting On" by Mr Roberelli

THE LOCAL SWAPThe "local" swap is underway! Have you had a message to tell you your partner's address? If not, let me know. Check the Ravelry board for swap chatter and useful information about what foodstuffs & goods might be tricky to post into New Zealand.INTERVIEW WITH MAREE FROM SKEINZ & DESIGN SPUNIt's my pleasure to bring you a great interview with Maree from Design Spun & Skeinz. Maree has in marketing & product development for years and has her finger on the pulse of what's happening in the New Zealand fibre industry.I really enjoyed our conversation & I hope you do too. We talked about "local" yarn manufacture and sustainability, some of the gorgeous yarn coming out of both Skeinz & Design Spun and what's happening in the knitting world downunder.You can find all of Skeinz yarns here on their website and buy directly from the mill.Design Spun also mill the yarn for:White Gum WoolOutlaw YarnVintage PurlsKnitschWooldaysNaturally - WaikiwiWish us luck at Ag day this weekend where the kids will be competing in the lamb events - leading and calling. I'll report back!As usual, my fantastic theme song is "Casting On" by Mr Roberelli 

Hello October! We're talking about all things "local" this month - from our "local" yarn swap and fun local interviews to thoughts about finding our own style.YARN SWAPAre you signed up? Do I have your address? Check your Ravelry messages to see if I still need to hear from you.Don't forget to let your partner know your preferences in the Ravelry GroupTEACHING KNITTINGIt's wonderful watching little ones learn to knit - my youngest daughter has been learning this past week.These needles are great for new knitters :)YELLOW ROSES FOR CHARITYCaroline (Clothesline Designs) has published a very pretty shawl this week and 75% of the proceeds are being donated to the charity MIND in memory of her friend.Yellow Roses uses one skein of fingering and supports and very worthy cause.SLOW FASHION OCTOBERAre you following along? Joining in?Check out Slow Fashion October on Instagram // Karen Templer from Fringe Association // #slowfashionoctoberMY "LOCAL" WARDROBE - thoughts on finding a style that suits you, where you live and where you're atNicki's thoughts on grown up dressing that's fun really appealed to meHow do you feel about your style? Does your local enviroment /stage of life / emotional health impact what you wear? Come chat with me in the Ravelry group.As usual the great theme song is "Casting On" by Mr Roberelli.

It's been raining non-stop here this past week. My kids have been on holiday and while I've been tackling some cleaning they've been reading and making lots of things - we've got a new knitter in the house!This week I'm chatting about swatching - do you swatch? It is definitely worth it if you want a predictable outcome but it took quite a while for me to get over my "fears" around swatching being a waste of yarn and the numbers not being accurate.Joeli has a create tutorial about swatching in the round so you can reuse your swatchI also use Jane Richmond's technique for swatching in the roundDid you know that different needles alter your gauge? Yep, it's true. I've written about it in this blog post.I really enjoyed this programme about British Vogue Magazine this week. I'm not sure if you can watch it in your country but it's well worth a watch.Are you joining the local yarn swap? This weekend is the last chance to get involved. Head over to Ravelry and sign up :)As usual, my fabulous theme tune is "Casting On" by Mr Roberelli.

This week I have a co-host! My mum Jude is joining me on the podcast and talking about what's on her needles. She's excited about our yarn swap too and we chat a bit about that, new lambs being born and lots of other things ....The photo is the wee sweater on Jude's needles - she's using some yarn I dyed recently and is making a tiny sweater for my youngest brother's "twinkle in his eye" - there's no sign of a baby or a partner but best to be prepared!Are you joining in the yarn swap? As of today we've had 57 people sign up - roughly half from NZ and the other half scattered around the rest of the world.I'm keeping the Ravelry thread open until 1 October - so hop over and let me know if you fancy joining in.Do you have a preference about colours or yarn weight for the swap? Are you intolerant to a particular fibre or food? Do you want a happy surprise? Tell us in the Ravelry thread so your partner can get a feel of what you'd enjoy.As usual, fabulous theme tune by Mr Roberelli :)p.s. the "cleaning music" Jude mentions is a tribute to Led Zepplin by Annie & Nancy Wilson - Stairway to Heaven.

I'm back! Thank you so much to everyone who encouraged me to record weekly podcasts - we've begun!You can also catch up with Truly Myrtle goings on at:Instagram // Facebook // Ravelry GroupI've been playing catch up and knitting non-stop this last week to meet imaginary deadlines - do you do that too? How about imagining your project already finished and begin to imagine knitting the next one? .... oh dear - I do that!Are you interested in taking part in a yarn swap? I'm planning a swap for October - let's share some local yarn love with someone on the other side of the world! Head over to the Ravelry group to find out more and let me know if you're interested in joining in.See you next week!As always, music by the very fabulous Mr Roberelli.

If you're enjoying the podcast and want to catch up with Truly Myrtle goings-on in other places you can find me on Instagram and Facebook. We also have a Ravelry group so come and say "hi!".I'm making progress with my outfit. The sweater and hat are made and the patterns are being tested.For the Sweater I used Skeinz organic merino/alpaca in the "porcelain" colourway and the hat is knitted in stunning Road to China Light in the "Carnelian" colourway from The Fibre Company. I'm about to cast on the wrap in a fabulous aubergine shade (#884) of Rowan Lima.A new Truly Myrtle pattern will be out next week! Keep your eyes peeled. It's a crochet-inspired shawl and you'll need one skein of fingering (approx 400m) and 4mm/US6 needles ...I've been pondering the idea of making what we dream of. I discussed finding and enjoying our style in my recent Mini-Mag - it's all related :)The Fantastic theme tune is "Casting On" written and performed by Mr Roberelli.

I'm going back to my roots! Get ready to follow the making of my first "mini-collection" created for a new outfit I've designed.I've got a vision of a woman, comfortable and warm and dressed head to toe in natural fibres, deliciously earthy colours and a glorious combination of texture and gentle lace. She's scattering grain for her chickens and wandering through her vege patch, basket in hand thinking about what to pick for dinner this evening.Join me here on the blog, on my podcast and social media to discover which patterns I'll sew and what knitting patterns I'll design for my new outfit. There'll be a little jewellery too - she needs a new pair of earrings perhaps?My sweater is being designed with the perfect Oatmeal yarn: Heritage NZ Alpaca DK (50% Organic Merino/50% Alpaca) from Skeinz in the "Porcelain" colourway.The wrap will use Rowan Lima (84% Baby Alpaca/8% Merino/8% Nylon) in a glorious Aubergine shade Cusco #884.My slightly slouchy hat uses Road to China Light from the Fibre Company in the "Carnelian" colourway (65% Baby Alpaca, 10% Cashmere/10% Camel/15% Silk).It's nerve-wracking and exciting beginning something big and new! (Fantastic theme song is "Casting On" by Mr Roberelli)  

I've been trying and failing spectacularly at new creative challenges recently. I've found learning to throw clay really hard and it's left me feeling wobbly about my creativity. This podcast I'm sharing my thoughts and revelations about trying new things, making mistakes and determination.My recent interview with Rachael Laves reminded me how inspired I am by fearless crafters who give things a go and are prepared to make mistakes and carry on regardless. I'm not sure I'm as brave as I thought but I'm doing my best to carry on anyway.Have you heard of Me Made May? It's a wonderful opportunity to show off what you've made to wear and be inspired by others.Will you join me and Ioana from Moeke Yarns for our May virtual sewing party to celebrate Me Made May? We're inviting you to join us to make a few great basics for your wardrobe. You can find me on instagram here and Ioana and Moeke Yarns here.Find us and the party over on instagram - there are no hard and fast rules - make this work for you!There's a long list of great basic patterns in my recent Mini-Mag and a pinterest board for more inspiration. Ioana has been writing about her plans on her blog too.Use the hashtag #greatwardrobebasics on Instagram so we can all see what you're up to.I'm thinking of making an Inari dress, another merino Scout Tee and a long skirt for winter. I wonder what you'll make?Don't you love my podcast picture this time?! I was completely thrilled to receive a copy of this gorgeous drawing from the daughter of one of my listeners - It's me! Josie is 12 - isn't it fantastic!The wonderful soundtrack for my podcast is "Casting On" by Mr Roberelli.