Show Notes for Crochet Podcast Episode 61

 

Hello! Marta here! I know, I know it’s been AGES, but I’m back podcasting with a bumper bundle of crochet and knitting projects to share with you. You can find the episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/7hHOxEj099w

The knitted jumper I’m wearing is my recently finished Little Bousta Yoke by Gudrun Johnston. I knitted it in 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

The teether thingy which is fresh off the hook will become my next pattern release. It was crocheted in Stylecraft Cotton + Bamboo (I knew I’d find the name once I started searching!). I thoroughly recommend this yarn for baby items and amigurumi projects, it feels beautiful.

The crocheted socks I’ve (almost) finished were made following my own pattern, Lazy Days Socks. I used a subtly variegated yarn from West Green Loft Yarns. You can find my sock pattern here:  https://martamitchelldesigns.com/products/lazy-days-socks

And the knitted socks I’ve just finished were made following Stephen West’s Pierre Socks pattern, which I’d thoroughly recommend! The yarn for these was Lang Yarns SOXX which I know my sister purchased at The Woolly Brew, Pittenweem. Ravelry link for the Pierre Sock pattern:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pierre-socks

The cowl which I forgot to show off properly will be my March pattern launch, coinciding with The Scottish Wool Producers Showcase on the 22nd March. Find out more about the yarn and this fabulous event on the website:  https://thescottishyarnfestival.com/

The Christmas Eve Box was from Rachael at Sew Ray Me: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SewRayMeUK

Future plans! Next up I plan to cast on the Tresoro sweater by Isabell Kraemer and I have gorgeous non-superwash merino from Crafternoon Treats set aside for this project. I hope to return to more regular podcasting too - I’ll aim for once a month initially, see how I get on from there.

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

Until the next time, happy crocheting,

Marta xx

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Show Notes: Podcast Episode 57: My Musings on the Stephen West #SSAL24

Podcast Episode 57: Show Notes:

Hello! I have a new short and sweet podcast episode uploaded to YouTube! Sorry if I talk a little too fast, I had been out for lunch with my mum, my youngest and my niece and had had a strong cup of coffee!

Color Popportunity Socks Review: My #SSAL2024 Experience:

I've finished knitting the Color Popportunity Socks by Stephen West, the #SSAL2024. I both loved and hated these socks at different stages of the journey! The leg was my favourite part, the texture is so unique. Find the pattern on Ravelry here. 

I bought my kit with yarn from Twisted Ambitions Yarn on the Stephen & Penelope website.

Colourful beginnings: The Printer Ink Scarf in Sealy MacWheely minis:

A newly started project in this episode is a Printer Ink Scarf which I’m working up in gorgeous minis from Sealy MacWheely! I could not think where Katie’s shop was situated as I was talking - it is in fact Kirkintilloch! Here’s the link to the online shop where you’ll find the details of the bricks & mortar shop too!

From Cone to Sweater: My Little Bousta Yoke Journey:

The knitted jumper I’m working on 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.

Tay Beanie: Coming Soon!:

The new crocheted beanie which I've designed is currently with my tech editor and my team of lovely testers. I’ve called it the Tay Beanie, and 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 on September 7th on their website. Next week I'll be sharing a yarn review of the Clan DK so keep your eye out for that if you're interested in this yarn!

Finally:

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

PS. If you’d like to be kept up to date with the release of my next video, sign up to my newsletter to stay in the loop! There’s so much crochet goodness coming your way when you do!