{"title":"Truly Myrtle","description":"Libby Jonson is Truly Myrtle, a knitting pattern designer living in beautiful New Zealand . \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHer designs are feminine, flattering and easy to wear without being fussy.","products":[{"product_id":"truly-myrtle-phoenix","title":"Truly Myrtle - Phoenix","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned by \u003cbr\u003eTruly Myrtle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbrace the power and the strength that comes with rising from the ashes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhoenix is a bold and sumptious sweater and her striking slipped-stitch yoke is cleverly worked with just one colour per row. No fussy yarn wrangling! Just beautiful, refreshing slipped stitches for a knockout effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect layer over jeans, leggings or skirts on winter days, Phoenix breathes new life into “cosy” with a great big splash of “OMG fabulous!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing plump aran-weight yarn, Phoenix is a great knit for even new sweater knitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorked from the top down, she knits up quickly and uses fun techniques that are explained clearly and are simple to master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe colourwork instructions are detailed in easy-to-follow charts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes markdown core_item_content__text_block core_item_content__text_block--notes\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISHED MEASUREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull bust circ. 40.5 (43.5, 50.75, 54.25, 58.25, 63)“\/101 (109, 126.5, 135.5, 145.5, 158) cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLength from back neck 24.25 (25, 25.25, 26.25, 26.5, 27.25)“\/61.5 (63, 64, 66, 67, 68.5) cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEEDLES \u0026amp; NOTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUS 7\/4.5 mm \u0026amp; US 8\/5 mm circular needles at least 32”\/80 cm long and also needles in the same sizes for knitting small circumferences.\u003cbr\u003eAdjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.\u003cbr\u003eWaste yarn or stitch holders, yarn needle, 1 stitch marker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYARN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnion Fibre 100% NZ Merino-Cross (100% wool; 191 yds\/175 m per 100g skein). Approx. 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7) skeins of Colour A, “Hearth” (red), and 1 skein of Colour B, “Lichen” (pale green).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf substituting yarn, approx. 896 (940, 1006, 1071, 1115, 1181) yds\/820 (860, 920, 980, 1020, 1080) m of Colour A, 98 (109, 120, 131, 142, 153) yds\/90 (100, 110, 120, 130, 140) m of Colour B, both in\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.loopknittingshop.com\/c\/223\/Aran---Worsted-weight-yarns\"\u003e aran-weight yarn.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGAUGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e18 sts and 25 rnds = 4”\/10 cm with US 8\/5 mm needles in stockinette stitch in the round, after blocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note this pattern is sold as a physical copy but also comes with a download code for  a PDF on ravelry \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deep South Fibers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39893986836688,"sku":"Tr-My-Ph","price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9350\/9840\/products\/Phoenix_20Sweater_20at_20Loop_20London-1580383842.jpg?v=1630924180"},{"product_id":"truly-myrtle-kate-cardigan","title":"Truly Myrtle - Kate Cardigan","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned by \u003cbr\u003eTruly Myrtle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand’s women were the first in the world to get the right to vote in 1893, and Kate Sheppard was the strong, determined leader of the women’s suffrage movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHistory is littered with incredible women who fought for change in turbulent times and many of them made their courageous stand for equality from within the confines of domesticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMy Kate cardigan is an attempt to reflect some of those amazing women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKate is a top-down fingering-weight cardigan with set-in short-row sleeves and a strong, angular panel down each side of the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rolled button band is knitted on at the end and is unexpected, going against the garter-stitch grain, and the 1x1 rib at the hem and cuffs is a nod to fashions from the mid 20th century, when women all over the world worked hard to ensure that later generations had choice and freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe neat i-cord at the neck gives Kate an elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKate is a perfect knit for intermediate knitters and beginners looking for an adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis pattern can also be found in issue 4 of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.loopknittingshop.com\/p\/7691\/Laine-Magazine---Issue-4\"\u003eLaine Magazine.\u003c\/a\u003e (Shown in size M from the original sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) in the magazine)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISHED MEASUREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBust circ. closed and buttoned\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.5 (36, 40.25, 43.75, 48) (52, 56.25, 59.75)“ \/81.5 (90, 100.5, 109.5, 120) (130, 140.5, 149.5) cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength from back neck (Long body)\u003c\/strong\u003e 26.5 (26.75, 27, 27.5, 28) (28.75, 28.75, 29.5)”\/66 (67.5, 68, 69.5, 70.5) (72.5, 72.5, 74.5) cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength from back neck (Short body)\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.25 (24.75, 25, 25.5, 26) (26.75, 26.75, 27.5)“\/61 (62.5, 63, 64.5, 65.5) (67.5, 67.5, 69.5) cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShown in sizes 36”\/90 cm (pink) \u0026amp; 40.25”\/100.5 cm (gold) with approx. 0 and 4”\/10 cm of positive ease respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISHED MEASUREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBust circ (buttoned and closed): 31 34, 35.5, 37, 39, 41 {43, 44, 46, 48.5, 50.25} (52, 53.25, 55, 56.25)“\/78 85.5, 90, 94, 99, 104 {109, 110, 117, 123, 125.5} (132, 133, 137.5, 141) cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 21 21.75, 22, 22.75, 23, 23.5 {23.5, 24, 24.25, 25, 25.5} (26, 26, 26.75, 27.25)“\/ 54.5 55, 56.5, 58.5, 58.5, 60 {60.5, 60.5, 61.5, 63.5, 64} (66, 66, 67.5, 68.5) cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo be worn with 0-2”\/0-5 cm ease. 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She’s bold, super fun and just a teeny bit reckless.  Fling her over your shoulders to give your outfit some “zing” or snuggle her around your neck to stay cosy with a dash of exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e 18 stitches and 30 rows = 10 cm in Stocking Stitch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished Measurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLength: approx. 262cm\/103” (blocked) \u003cbr\u003eWidth at the widest part: approx. 47cm\/ 18 1?2” (blocked)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou’ll need two skeins of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.loopknittingshop.com\/c\/225\/4-Ply---Fingering-weight-yarns\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #33cccc;\"\u003elight fingering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (500m \/ 547yds = 100g - one each for colours A \u0026amp; B. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eUS 5 - 3.75 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIncludes links to stitch tutorials and charted \u0026amp; written instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAdventurous beginner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note this pattern is sold as a physical copy but also comes with a download code for  a PDF on ravelry \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deep South Fibers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39893990539472,"sku":"Tr-My-Jo","price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9350\/9840\/products\/Joss_20Loop_20London-1498142724.jpg?v=1630924156"},{"product_id":"loop-zabadoo-pattern","title":"Loop - Zabadoo Pattern","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned by \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLibby Jonson of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.loopknittingshop.com\/c\/736\/Truly-Myrtle\"\u003eTruly Myrtle\u003c\/a\u003e for Loop 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eZabadoo is a large, cosy wrap that’ll work perfectly tossed over your shoulders, wrapped around your neck or snuggled over jeans to add a little pizazz to your day.\u003c\/p\u003e\nZabadoo is peppered with textured dots and diagonal stripes that’ll keep you entertained in between delicious panels of relaxing garter. The stripes are a gorgeous illusion created with simple slipped stitches, and you’ll only ever work one yarn at a time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an 8 page pattern with both written and chart instructions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne size: 68.5cm (27in) at widest point x 264cm (104in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEEDLES \u0026amp; NOTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5mm (UK 6 \/ US 8) circular needle, minimum 80cm (32”) length\u003cbr\u003eStitch marker\u003cbr\u003eTapestry needle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTENSION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14 sts and 26 rows to 10cm (4in) over garter stitch on\u003cbr\u003e5mm needle after blocking.\u003cbr\u003eTake time to check your tension and adjust the needle size as necessary to ensure an accurate finish. \u003cbr\u003ePlease note that gauge is\u003cstrong\u003e not crucial\u003c\/strong\u003e at all on this shawl and it is more important to knit with a needle that gives you a fabric you are happy with after blocking your swatch. Size may vary though if you do not get the same gauge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYARN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.loopknittingshop.com\/p\/4693\/Uncommon-Thread-BFL-Sport-Light-DK\"\u003eThe Uncommon Thread BFL Light DK\u003c\/a\u003e (100% superwash Blue Faced Leicester wool, 225m \/ 246yds per 100g skein)\u003cbr\u003eMC: Golden Praline x 3 skeins\u003cbr\u003eCC: Robin’s Egg x 1 skein\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 675m (738yds) MC and 225m (246yds) CC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that this is a printed pattern and will be posted to you. You can find the PDF version available through Ravelry with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/zabadoo\"\u003eTruly Myrtle\u003c\/a\u003e or Libby Jonson Designs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Loop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39894563946704,"sku":"WFZ014","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9350\/9840\/products\/Loop_20London_20Zabadoo_2002-1527083728.jpg?v=1630672260"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9350\/9840\/collections\/Truly_Myrtle_at_Loop_London.jpg?v=1630924101","url":"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/en-euddp\/collections\/truly-myrtle.oembed","provider":"Loop Knitting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}