Friday, 6 September 2024

Show Notes for Podcast Episode 58: Too Many WiPs?

Ever have that feeling that you have too many WiPs?



Hello! Marta here, I have a yarn filled podcast episode for you today! Somehow it has become a month between podcasts so there’s LOADS to share with you!



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The Tay Beanie which I've designed has been tech edited  and tested, model photos have been taken - it’s nearly ready for release! It’s crocheted in The Scottish Yarn Festival's Clan DK in the colourway Sinclair. Find the yarn and all the info on the festival taking place on September 7th on their website:  https://thescottishyarnfestival.com

You can find my yarn review on my blog here:  https://martamitchelldesigns.blogspot.com/2024/08/yarn-review-scottish-yarn-festival-clan.html 


I’m almost finished with my Printer Ink Scarf (my own pattern) which is worked up in gorgeous minis from Sealy MacWheely! I will make it my goal to sew in the last few ends and get it blocked for the next episode! Here’s a link to Katie’s online shop where you’ll find the details of the bricks & mortar shop too:  https://sealymacwheely.com


The knitted jumper I’m working on the sleeve of is the Little Bousta Yoke by Gudrun Johnston. I'm using Shetland jumper weight wool from various sources, some from old cones, some Jamieson's which I purchased in The Woolly Brew, Pittenweem. Find the pattern on Ravelry here:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-bousta-yoke




I began a new crocheted jumper following the pattern on the cover of Moorit, issue 1! The pattern is called Cumulo and it’s by Liliana Buce-Chmelko. I’m using Drops Andes which I hadn’t used before but which I’m finding fabulous to work with! Here’s a link to Moorit where you can still find digital copies of issue 1:  https://mooritmag.com/collections/all


I also started a new Tunisian crochet project! It’s the Rancher Shawl by Toni Lipsey   @TLYarnCrafts   and I’m really enjoying this slightly different technique to regular crochet! After watching and being inspired by  @TheCozyCottageCrochet  I bought the pattern on Ravelry:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rancher-shawl

The yarn I’m using is from Pigment & Ply:  https://www.pigmentandply.com  and For The Love Of Yarn:  https://fortheloveofyarn.co.uk 




And finally, my Battenberg Blanket - which did get a lot of attention a few weeks ago! I'm joining the Battenberg MAL on Instagram following the Battenberg Blanket pattern (free pattern on Ravelry) by Sandra Paul:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...

#battenbergmal23_24 hosted by   @dieboervroumariette    and   @independence_yarn_crafts 

If you’re interested in reading my Ultimate Guide to Crocheting a Large Blanket, you’ll find it on my ad-free blog here:  https://martamitchelldesigns.blogspot.com/2024/06/the-big-adventure-conquering-large.html 


Not shown in this episode is the Pica Pau lobster I’m crocheting! Oh … and there’s a fancy granny square blanket that’s not been touched for years! And, em … a pair of mitts I began early this year and can’t decide what to do with! I think that’s 8 WiPs! Too many? How many have you got on the go? Let me know in the comments.



If I've missed anything or you'd like more info, please do give me a shout! 


Until the next episode, happy crocheting,


Marta xx


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