Hello! I've just uploaded a new podcast episode on YouTube! Life has been very, very busy, so yes, it’s been a while! But … I have 4 finished objects, 3 WiPs and 2 incomings to share with you in this yarn filled episode!
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The knitted jumper I’m wearing throughout this episode is the Mary Rebecca Cardigan by Ellen Mason Designs. It worked up beautifully and I totally recommend this knitting pattern. Find Ellen’s pattern on Ravelry here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mary-rebecca
I’ve made a baby and a mummy alpaca following Lucy Collin’s Alpaca Family crochet pattern. I found this in a crochet magazine but it’s available on Ravelry here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alpaca-family-amigurumi and on Etsy here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/644574787/alpaca-family-amigurumi-pattern-pdf?ref=shop_home_active_20&sts=1&logging_key=ac90ad9b79d06610f0e74019da0e77eb1e1eb6dc%3A644574787
My crochet pattern test (above) was for Pauline of Making Polly - the Love Diorama. This was such a fun project, thoroughly recommend it!! Find the pattern on Ravelry here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/love-diorama and Etsy here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1860098620/crochet-pattern-love-diorama-uk-us?ref=shop_home_active_2&logging_key=12ec38f3b46ae858f32845451c330019e09ca479%3A1860098620
I’m working away on the Tresoro sweater by Isabell Kraemer and I’m using gorgeous non-superwash merino from Crafternoon Treats for this project. Pattern on Ravelry here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tresoro
My pattern test knit (below) is the Peacock Shawl for Calum, CS Knits. It’s going really well now that I’ve mastered German short rows, go me! My yarn is a mix of different DK weight merino, including quite a few from Jenny Watson. Find Calum’s project page on Ravelry here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/peacock-shawl-11 and on Instagram: @csknits
This year’s Shetland Wool Week design really excites me! It’s such a change from some of the previous year’s patterns, I love it! I’m using mostly Jamieson’s Shetland wool 2ply, jumper weight to knit mine up. You can find the pattern on the Shetland Wool Week website and it’s available in paper copy format in many local yarn shops in Scotland. https://www.shetlandwoolweek.com/knitting-pattern
The wee pouch I showed off is from Kalok Shek Ellen, purchased for me at The Scottish Wool Producers’ Showcase. Find lots of fab project bags plus hand dyed yarn on the website here: https://www.kalokshekellen.com
I was super excited to open up the 52 Weeks of Scraps book by Laine Publishing. Can’t wait to get stuck into a project or two!! Find the book on the Laine website here: https://lainepublishing.com/en-gb/products/52-weeks-of-scrap-yarn-projects-for-crafters
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Until the next episode, happy crocheting,
Marta xx
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