suzy hausfrau podcast | episode #05 | joolsy woolsy designs

In episode #05 of the suzy hausfrau podcast I am talking with Juliet Moody of Joolsy Woolsy designs. Juliet is a Canberra-based designer who has had desgined featured in Interweave Knits & Australian Yarn Magazine. Juliet shares her journey from knitter to published designer.

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seven | malabrigo silky merino

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seven shawl patterns for Malabrigo Silky Merino

1. Fly me to the Moon by Diana Rozenshtyn (knit)
2. Just enough Ruffles by Laura Chau (knit)
3. Betangled Shawlette by Jennifer Weissman (knit)
4. Double Agent by Mary Lawson (knit)
5. Treenah by Megan Marshal (crochet)
6. Sophisticated Boho Lace Eternity by Sweaterbabe (knit)
7. Klamath Shawl by Sarah Kukucheck (crochet)

Top 5 knits for a royal baby boy

OK so I admit it, I'm hopping on the royal baby bandwagon. It's the perfect reason to trawl Ravelry pattern databases.

So I present to you 'Top 5 knits for a royal baby boy'...

1. McDreamy Jumper by drops design in MillaMia

2. A Simple Baby Pullover by Erica Kempf in Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran

3. Gavyn by Amanda Blackford in Quince & Co Osprey

4. Little Fisher Pullover by Andrea Sanchez in Quince & Co Lark

5. Bjorn Tank top in MillaMia

WIN a copy of CoopKnits

If you haven't managed to listen to this week's podcast you totally need to! I'm interviewing the very lovely Rachel Coopey of CoopKnits. We're chatting about socks and her new book, CoopKnits Socks.

Rachel is even giving one lovely listener a chance to win a signed copy of the book. All you have to do is leave a review on iTunes and I will draw one random winner. Click here to download the podcast now.

Entries close at 9pm (AEST) next Tuesday 23rd of July.

Good luck!
suzy xoxo

suzy hausfrau podcast | episode #04 | coopknits

In this episode of the suzy hausfrau podcast I am joined by Rachel Coopey of coopknits. Rachel is on an "...never-ending quest for keeping feet warm' and has just published a fantastic book full of sock patterns. Rachel and I are talking all things socks, including the best knitting techniques and yarn, and of course, her new book CoopKnits Socks.
The suzy hausfrau podcast is now available for download through iTunes.

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suzy hausfrau | top 5 knits for men

Following in the trail of my 'Top 5 cowls' and 'Top 5 hats | colourwork' 

I present to you 

my 

'Top 5 Men's Knits for 2013' 

(in my humble opinion !).

1. Rogue Fisherman Pullover by Sara Morris in Shibui Knits Merino/Alpaca

2. Émilien by Ariane Caron-Lacoste in Cascade 220 (arriving August 2013)

3. Wagenfeld by Ankestrick in Quince and Co Osprey

4. Fisher Cable Hat by Lindsey Felice in Tosh Vintage
(Tosh is coming in TWO weeks!!!!)

5. Extra Warm Men's Scarf by Kyoko Nakayoshi in Cascade Eco Cloud

seven | shibui knits merino alpaca

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seven patterns for shibui knits merino alpaca

1. Cowboy Cowl by Pam Powers (knit)
2. One Skein Bunny by Deb Richey (crochet)
3. Triqueta Capelet by Sara Morris (knit)
4. Wandering Cowl by Jennifer Lang (knit)
5. Geometry | trapezoid by Kirsten Johnstone (knit)
6. Harvest Moon by Heidi Kirrmaier (knit)
7. Sweet Pea Shawl by Annie Hirtes (crochet)

suzy hausfrau podcast #03 | choosing the right yarn for your project

Today on the suzy hausfrau podcast I'm talking with the lovely Jane about choosing the right yarn for your project.

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suzy popped up (again!)

...another successful pop up shop in Canberra is done and dusted.

Thank you to all who came from near and far to see me. So many lovely faces - familiar and new!

I always find it so sad to pack it all away in bags, boxes and tubs. It's such a treat for me to have it out on display too. Maybe one day it can be out all the time. ;)

suzy xoxo

seven | shibui knits baby alpaca DK

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seven patterns for the super-squishy shibui knits baby alpaca DK (12 colours)*

1. geometry | rectangle by Jenny Trygg (knit)
2. cabled rib wrap by Kristin Spurkland (knit) - mixed with shibui silk cloud
3. Alpaca Sweater (baby) by Altadena Green (knit)
4. Phannie Hat by Phoebe Gaughan (crochet)
5. Easy Folded Poncho by Churchmouse (knit)
6. Honey Cowl by Madelinetosh (knit)
7. geometry | isosceles by Kristin Ford (knit) - mixed with shibui merino/alpaca*

*to be loaded to the online store on Monday 8th July 2013

suzy hausfrau podcast | pompom quarterly

in Episode Two of the suzy hausfrau podcast, Renae is interviewing Meghan Fernandes, the Editor of pompom quarterly magazine. pompom is an independently published magazine that takes on knitting, crochet, embroidery and other lovely craft in addition to food and photography.

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ravelry 101 | how to tag within your queue

Is your Ravelry queue groaning at the seams? Do you remember putting something gorgeous in there and now you can't find it?

Well if you are like me and spend a huge amount of time on Ravelry and are always adding projects to your queue, you will want to be able to access them easily in the future.

Well today's blog post is perfect. It is another in my 'Ravelry 101' series. This post will show you how to add tags to the projects within your Ravelry queue, change the yarn for that project when it's within the queue, and then search your queue by tag.

Click on play to learn how or here to watch the video via youtube.