Truly Myrtle – Details, episodes & analysis

WOOLFEAST

I spent last weekend at Woolfeast in Christchurch. Find a show,  festival or knitting retreat near you!

BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

I have a bunch of books on my shelves, I'm a bit of a book fiend! Often I borrow books from the library before I buy them and I encourage you to try out what you like by borrowing from your Library.

My top books are:

Anything by Elizabeth Zimmerman - particularly Knitting Workshop

Vogue Knitting, The Ultimate Knitting Book - I have the new edition and an older one and they're both great. Basically,  grab yourself a knitting encyclopedia! I've also got The Principles of Knitting by June Hemmons Hiatt which is a tomb - jam packed with information but more wordy than the Vogue books.

Little Red in the City by Ysolda Teague. More than a pattern book, nearly half is dedicated to knitting techniques and lessons. It's a wonderful resource if you're a sweater knitter.

Cast On, Bind Off by Cap Sease. A super handy, very clear technique book that is easy to follow and includes 211 techniques. I use this one a lot.

Have a great couple of weeks!

Happy knitting,

Libby xxx

I'm back from Wool Gathering absolutely filled to the brim with happy vibes, positive energy and laughter. Karen has created a truly amazing retreat and if you are able to go next year, go!

This week I've attempted to include a couple of video snippets too. They're not perfect but I hope you get a feel of Nick & Isabell from Great Ocean Road Mill and Tom from Tarndie. I was so inspired by the work that Tarndie and Great Ocean Road Mill are doing towards more sustainable farming and yarn production and I hope to be able to bring you more news of what they're up to soon.

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WOOL GATHERING

I spoke to Karen last year, she's a wonderful woman and she has created such a fantastic retreat: 

Find out more about Wool Gathering events here.

TARNDIE YARN

Check out all the gorgeous yarn that Tarndie created. Their stunning Polwarth comes in fingering and DK weights and a lovely range of natural and dyed colours. Briony Singleton developed a range of colours that echo the history and beauty of Tarndie - it's hard to choose which is my favourite! I think you'll love this beautiful short video from Tarndie about their Origins yarn :)

My new Piper cardigan uses Tarndie Origins DK

Maycroft shawl uses both Tarndie Polwarth fingering and Origins 4ply yarn.

Check out all about Tarndie here. You can shop online and also stay there!

GREAT OCEAN ROAD MILL

I am so inspired by Nick and Isabel and their work at Great Ocean Road Mill. They have a passion and determination to create beautiful, sustainable yarn that shines through in their yarn. It's truly stunning.

I'll twist their arm to come back on the podcast for a chat. In the meantime, you can buy their beautiful yarn online here.

EVA YARN

Fancy trying some of the newly released Eva yarn developed by Tom, Nick & Isabel? It's gorgeous and would be beautiful for a warm wrap or cosy sweater. You can buy it online now at Great Ocean Road Mill.

See you soon!

Libby xxx

Show notes at www.trulymyrtle.com/blog/ep85

Show notes at www.trulymyrtle.com/blog/backtovideo

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.