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 for Podcast Episode 60: Two Finished Things

Hello! Marta here, I have TWO finished items for you today! I’ve been focussed on finishing a garment and an amigurumi and can’t wait to show you them plus news of a 15% Socktober discount from me!

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The crocheted jumper which I finished is made following the design 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! You can still find digital copies of issue 1 on the Moorit website here.

I also finished an amigurumi project! I thoroughly recommend any of Jen Schenkel’s amigurumi animal patterns to you! The pattern I followed was Philip the Lobster from the book Pica Pau 2, buy here on Amazon

The knitted jumper I’m working on sleeve 2 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.

I’m continuing to make solid progress with my new Tunisian crochet project! It’s the Rancher Shawl by Toni Lipsey and I’m really enjoying this slightly different technique to regular crochet! 

The yarns I’m using are from Pigment & Ply  and For The Love Of Yarn

The socks which I've begun crocheting following my own sock pattern, Dunkeld Slipper Socks, aren't going so well, but they will improve when the yarn arrives from New Lanark Spinning Co. Make sure that you're signed up to my mailing list to be first to know of that release!

The new quilted project bag is from Rachael at Sew Ray Me.

The Harris Tweed project bag is from Kalok Shek Ellen

The Yarn Worm Collector sticker was from Qwerty Cat Shop on Etsy

The blog post I mentioned all about Socktober is now live too!

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