Ep 98: Making (all the) Things

Kia ora, it’s lovely to be chatting to you again! This week I’m sharing some new sewing and a new pattern with you. And I’m also drawing winners from Episode 100 - did you win???

This week I’m chatting about my new Nuala top sharing a great tutorial to join linen yarn and showing you around the gorgeous Skein Sisters shop in Australia.

This week I’m talking about my latest design release, our new knit-along, my upcoming trip to Skein Sisters in Sydney and leaving you with a good knitting tip.

I released a new, improved and expanded Mindful shawl pattern last week. I’m loving the new bigger version in the pattern and feel so pleased that the writing style, charts and little techniques I’ve added make the pattern even better than before!

Hey lovelies! I’m not in my usual spot. The builders are in and my house is CHAOS!

I'm back from Knit August Nights and I'm a little little husky! That's what happens when you talk non-stop for 5 days!KNIT AUGUST NIGHTSI had a blast. Held every year in the last weekend of the month, it's a New Zealand yarn festival not to be missed.I teach and also have a stand with all my samples for you to try on. Next year is the 10 year anniversary! Will I see you there?FRUITY KNITTING PODCASTI was absolutely thrilled to be featured on the Fruity Knitting podcast recently! I've got a short segment in Episode 60 where I chat about 5 of my garment designs, the inspiration behind them and interesting techniques in the patterns.Andrea creates a very professional podcast, a proper TV show, full of fascinating interviews and snippets of their travels. I learn something every episode and I really enjoy catching up with people as passionate about their knitting as I am.Excitingly, I've got a special discount on all my independently published patterns just for Fruity Knitting Patrons until Midnight, Sunday 16 September, 2018. You'll have to be a Patron to get the discount.Fruity Knitting is an independent production. They don’t receive any money from YouTube ads or sponsors. At the moment, Andrea is working full time on the show including evenings and weekends. Andrew supports the production around his day job. It has become clear that this level of work is not sustainable, so their goal is to have the financial support for Andrew to work on the podcast as well. There are currently around 1700 patrons.Head over to their website to find out how to become a Patron. There are different tiers of support you can sign up to, but basically, Patrons agree to a regular monthly contribution, starting at $5 per month (which is around $2.50 per episode). There is a small processing fee, and Andrea and Andrew pay tax, but most of your money goes directly towards supporting the Fruity Knitting Podcast. You can change or stop your payments at any time.What will you get? Andrea and Andrew have worked out some "rewards" to show their gratitude for your support.  There are lots of behind the scenes discounts, interviews, chats and more. And, you also get to know that as a Patron you are keeping the Fruity Knitting on air, and that's great too.FLOOZY PARTY!Floozy madness has been so good! I'm loving seeing all your Floozy cardigans grow (have you joined the knit-along?!)Our next exciting event in the Floozy calendar is a party! Will you join Catrien and me for a fun afternoon of knitting, yummy drinks and food and prizes? And, of course, lots of Floozy fun :)Join us from 3 - 6 pm on Sunday 23 September, 2018 at Stitch and Bitch Lounge Cafe, 225 Parnell Road, Auckland. We've got the whole cafe to ourselves for our party and there is parking right across the road.It would be really helpful for our planning if you'd book a free ticket so we can make sure we've got enough chairs, staff and goodies for you all.Bring your current wip and your knitting buddies. Can't wait to see you!!Happy knitting! 

Wow guys! I'm totally thrilled that you love Floozy as much as I do! It's been so exciting to share her with you and I can't wait to see your Floozy cardy's grow!!This week on the podcast we're lucky enough to peek behind the scenes into the studio of Catrien from Yarnfloozy; the magical Floozy yarn dyer! FLOOZY CARDIGANYou can grab the Floozy cardigan pattern here. The discount is still on, until Midnight, Friday 17 August 2018, with the code FLOOZY.Check out all the gorgeous kits put together by so many fabulous dyers from all over the world! Click the highlight tab "Floozy Kits" in my Instagram bio.I was thrilled to collaborate with Catrien for Floozy cardy and her colours and yarns are glorious. You can find more about Catrien and her Yarnfloozy yarn on her website: www.yarnfloozy.co.nz. A new pre-order goes live tonight, 8pm Friday 17 August, 2018 (NZ time)!STAY IN TOUCH!InstagramFacebookRavelry groupSubscribe to my mini-mag to learn a new things, find out what's happening behind the scenes and get great discounts on new patterns!Happy knitting!Lib xxx

This week on the podcast we are talking all things FLOOZY!!I'm joined by the very gorgeous Catrien from Yarnfloozy to celebrate the launch of Floozy cardigan; my design and Catrien's beautiful yarn.We're chatting about how Floozy came to be and what inspired the colours we came up with as well as how to choose a size, techniques that we've enjoyed and the variety of options available in the pattern. Catrien has created some beautiful colourways for your Floozy cardigans and you can grab a kit off her now. Just head over to www.yarnfloozy.co.nz to choose yours! What will it be? Traveller, Dreamer or Still Waters Run Deep! There's a flat rate for international postage but be quick! I think they'll fly out the door.The pattern is available now on Ravelry as a pre-order. Use the code FLOOZY for a 15% discount.As I explain in the video, this week you'll get everything you need to choose a size, yarn and start swatching. In two weeks our grand Floozy KAL begins in the Truly Myrtle Ravelry Group and the full pattern will drop and will be added to your Ravelry Library on 17 August 2018. Who's joining us?! We're going to have a ball.Check out the gorgeous Yarnfloozy colourways below. Happy knitting!!

WOOL ON WHEELS!Get ready New Zealand! Wool on Wheels is about to hit the road for an awesome national tour!I sat down with Julie to chat about how Wool on Wheels has grown over the past year and hear about her plans for the rest of the year. You can find the tour schedule and more information on the Wool on Wheels website. Don't miss out!!DEALING WITH MOTHSAfter my workspace tour last time I had lots of messages about moths and this week I'm chatting about my many and varied ways of trying to deter them and what to do if moths strike.Let me know if you have any tried and true tips!! Happy knitting!Libby xxx

This week after a morning of sheep wrangling ... I'm showing you around my work space. I have a cosy nook in our house where I do a lot of my work and store my stash, notions and knitting books. Join me for a look around!Happy knitting!Libby xxx