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Jethro Cardigan by Tanis Lavallee
Ravelry Project: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/broomstitch/jethro
Pattern Link: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jethro-2
Yarn: See Ravelry project for all details – mixture of commercial purple merino blend yarns (DK)
FO’s:
Vanilla Socks 1
Ravelry Project: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/broomstitch/vanilla-socks-w--afterthought-heel
Pattern Link: None. See method in Notes on Ravelry Project
Yarn: Countrywide Yarn Tootsies Sock (4ply/fingering)– 452 Rainbow – You can buy it here: https://knitnstitch.co.nz/products/tootsies-4ply-fine-merino-sock-yarn
Vanilla Socks 2
Ravelry Project: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/broomstitch/vanilla-socks-w--afterthought-heel-2
Pattern Link: None. See method in Notes on Ravelry Project
Yarn: Opal Sock Fantasy Island Black Dragon (4ply/Fingering) This shade is not available in NZ anymore, but you can get other shades here: https://ashfordcraftshop.co.nz/product/opal-black-dragon/
2x2 Rib Socks
Ravelry Project: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/broomstitch/2x2-rib-sock-w--afterthought-heel
Pattern Link: None. See method in Notes on Ravelry Project
Yarn: Countrywide Yarn Tootsies Sock (4ply/fingering) – 452 Rainbow – You can buy it here: https://knitnstitch.co.nz/products/tootsies-4ply-fine-merino-sock-yarn
Kirby Wirby Afterthought Heel I use for all my socks knit in a tube: https://youtu.be/616gmtAYWLU?si=dBxxuDXVgVoY2pxU
JJ’s Boys Hats
Ravelry Project: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/broomstitch/jj-murphys-hats-x6
Pattern Link: None. See method in Notes on Ravelry Project
Yarn: Countrywide Yarns Mandala – 802MD (Green) DK - https://www.thimblesandthreads.co.nz/shop/wools/8-ply/mandala-8-ply?gn=8%20ply%20Yarns&gp=3
Mabel’s Sweater by Joji Locatelli
Ravelry Project: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/broomstitch/mabels-sweater
Pattern Link: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mabels-sweater
Yarn: Joy of Yarn 100% Polwarth, Paua (4ply/Fingering) - https://www.joyofyarn.co.nz/product/pure-polwarth-100gm-4ply-paua
New Cast On’s:
Wild Ivy by Wool & Pine Designs
Ravelry Project: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/broomstitch/wild-ivy
Pattern Link: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wild-ivy
Yarn: Broomstitch Hearth DK SW 100% NZ Merino - https://broomstitch.co.nz/products/clairoyance-hand-dyed-yarn
Dingley Dell by Isabell Kraemer
Ravelry Project: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/broomstitch/dingley-dell
Pattern Link: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dingley-dell
Yarn: Alpaca Yarns New Zealand Fusion Sulco 50% Baby Llama 50% Lyocell - https://www.ribbonrose.co.nz/product/72123/alpaca-yarns-fusion-sulco-4ply
WIPs:
Erla Top by Valentina Bogdanova
Ravelry Project: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/broomstitch/erla-top
Pattern Link: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/erla-top
Yarn: https://makermakerstore.com/collections/alpaca/products/blackwattle-sweet-pea?variant=41893808406721
My Queue:
Sea of Dreams Baby Blanket by Aimee Alexander
Ravelry Project: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/broomstitch/sea-of-dreams-baby-blanket
Pattern Link: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sea-of-dreams-baby-blanket
Yarn: DMC 100% Baby Pure Merino SW 50g - https://www.goodwoolhunting.co.nz/shop/product/583438/dmc-100-baby-merino-fingering-4ply-50g-225m/?variantId=2239403
Glowhair Frost Shawl by Stephen West
Ravelry Project: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/broomstitch/glowhair-frost-shawl
Pattern Link: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/glowhair-frost-shawl
Yarn: Rowan Kidsilk Haze 70% Mohair 30% Silk (2ply/Lace) Blackcurrant, Magenta, Lavender - https://knitting.co.nz/products/rowan-kidsilk-haze-2ply?variant=43551817662722
Purple Sprouting Deluxe Sock 85% SW Merino 15% Nylon (4ply/Fingering) Interstellar Overdrive, Hubble and Trouble, The First Days of Spring - https://www.purplesprouting.com/shop/yarn/deluxe-4ply-merinonylon
New Patterns/Designers
Umaro by Jared Flood https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/umaro
Meant to Vee by Vanessa Smith https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/meant-to-vee
Acquisitions:
Harnie Hoolies Silky McSilkface 100% Mulberry Silk 4ply/Fingering (Gladys) - https://www.harniehooliesdesigns.com/collections/silky-mcsilkface
Harnie Hoolies Silky Bah Lamb 50% SW Merino 50% Mulkberry Silk 4ply/Fingering (Love Potion #9) - https://www.harniehooliesdesigns.com/pages/silky-humps-1
Purple Sprouting BFL Sock 100% Blue Faced Leicester 4ply/Fingering (Hush) - https://www.purplesprouting.com/shop/yarn/bfl-4ply-bluefaced-leicester
Purple Sprouting Ultra DK 100% SW Merino DK (Pocketful of Sunshine) - https://www.purplesprouting.com/shop/yarn/dk-ultra-merino
Joy of Yarn Locomotive Sock 80% Merino 20% Lincoln 4ply/Fingering (Something Good – Bic Runga) – https://www.joyofyarn.co.nz/shoponline/category/locomotive-sock
Book: Memory Lane by Caludi Qintanilla – Laine Publishing https://knitnstitch.co.nz/products/memories-lane-embellished-knits-to-cherish
Strawberry Patches Fibre Sock Blend 80% Corriedale 20% Nylon 100g (Summer Meadow) - https://strawberrypatches.nz/
Indie of the Episode:
Paula – Purple Sprouting, Oamaru
Website: https://www.purplesprouting.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purplesproutingnz/
Upcoming Events:
Creative Fibre – Fibre Festival of Fibres - https://festival2025.creativefibre.org.nz/
Wairarapa Wool Weekend - https://www.wairarapawoolweekend.nz/
Wairarapa Wool Weekend Beanie Pattern: https://www.joyofyarn.co.nz/product/te-hupenui-beanie-pattern
Broomstitch Feature
Broomstitch Hearth DK SW 100% NZ Merino Clairvoyance - https://broomstitch.co.nz/products/clairoyance-hand-dyed-yarn
Book(s):
The Boneless Mercies by April Genevieve Tucholke – Physical Book
A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St Clair – Audio Book
A Touch of Ruin by Scarlett St Clair – Audio Book
A Touch of Malice by Scarlett St Clair – Audio Book
A Game of Fate by Scarlett St Clair – Audio Book