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Picking Blackberries or Ag Piocadh Smeara Dubha were initiall designed for a kit. This Kit came with two 25g skeins of ombré dyed yarn, one for each mitt.

Luí na Gréine means Sunset in Irish.

This cowl is made with a uniquely hand painted skein of yarn exclusively dyed for this design. The yarn invokes the colours of a fruitful and bountiful harvest, and the cowl, name Fómhar, the Irish word for harvest is a manifestation of the colours of autumn.

Lúnasa means August in Gaeilge.

This hat is worked in the round from the bottom up. The simple cables emerge from the twisted rim. Starting with the darkest colour and fading into the lightest and back again, the hat combines simple cables on a Garter Stitch background with some simple colour work. The crown decreases in pattern while maintaining the colour order and cable de...

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Pink and purple overalls for mucking about in summer. These overalls are loose and baggy with plenty of positive ease to keep cool in the hot weather. Cutesy heart shaped pockets on the front flap and back complete the look. Plus, look how adorable they are? Boasting heart-shaped pockets on the front and back, you can’t go wrong with a timeless...

This is a beautiful summer top for all the little girls in your life. Knit in cotton, it’s cool to wear and as fancy as can be — complete with flouncy ruffled sleeves and a peplum bottom that adds style and flair to this trendy piece.

A quirky and whimsical crown for the dress up box, no child’s toy box will be complete without the Crown Jewels. This crown is worked flat in garter stitch, and then the edges are folded over and crocheted together to create the correct shape. The points of the crown are made with simple increases, decreases, cast ons and bind offs. To keep its...

Texture and color combine effortlessly in this trendy headband earwarmer. Complete with a cable and braid design, Hazel is a cozy buttoned headband you’ll want to wear all winter long.

Fíniúin means vine. Vine like cables encircle this hat.

Until the End of June 2019, all proceeds from Crosbhealach will be donated to The Sri Lankan Red Cross to help the victims and families of the devastating Easter Sunday attacks.

This bright and airy scarf is perfect for dressing up a spring or Easter outfit. Eyelet of the Beholder is a long and skinny scarf worked side to side in garter stitch with added wedges of simple eyelet lace created using short row techniques.

Introducing a modern take on a frilly Shawl. This shawl is knit with two complementary colors of lace weight yarn to give it an extra flouncy and airy feel. Optional fun tassels add a contemporary feel to this quirky shawl. Scraps (approx 10 meters each) of blue, yellow, pink lace weight yarn to make tassels if desired.

Get beach ready with this delicate scarf that feels as light as air! Featuring two spirals down the center of the scarf, you’ll need two larger needles to create the flouncy edge. It makes the perfect design for an introduction to lace!

These socks are worked in the round from the top down with a pretty lattice style cable around the leg, which continues along the foot, ending in a point. The sock has a slip stitch heel, a shaped gusset and a grafted toe.

This is a baby bolero worked in aran- weight yarn. The garment is worked in one piece from the top down, incorporating the cable along the neckline. It starts with a provisional cast-on, then a short section of the braided cable is worked. Then stitches are picked up along one edge of the cable and from the cast-on edge, allowing the body of th...

These socks are worked in the round from the top down. The cable design grows from the ribbing and continues down onto the front part of the leg before merging onto the top of the foot. The sock starts with a double rib that flows into the cable neatly, while the ribbing continues along the back of the leg into a slip stitch heel. The heel is t...

Navachóch is the Irish word for Navajo.

Inspired by the artwork of the Navajo nation, this cushion is a delightful addition to your home decor.

This stripey shawl is worked from side to side and shaped using short row garter stripe wedges while incorporating a dancing single colour slip-stitch cable along the edge. Garter stitch borders bookend the shawl while a simple crochet edge completes the shawl.

Méabh’s cardigan is a loose, cozy cardigan for baby girls or boys! Designed for my youngest who is modeling her cardigan beautifully here.

Introducing Sapphire from this cute set of cushions every child and adult will love. Who will you knit first? Sapphire the Owl, Heather the Fox or Onyx the Badger? All will make a fun and whimsical addition to your room.

Introducing Onyx from this cute set of cushions every child and adult will love. Who will you knit first? Sapphire the Owl, Heather the Fox or Onyx the Badger? All will make a fun and whimsical addition to your room.

Introducing Heather the fox from this cute set of cushions every child and adult will love. Who will you knit first? Sapphire the Owl, Heather the Fox or Onyx the Badger? All will make a fun and whimsical addition to your room.

A brisk walk in the chilly sunshine is only made better by keeping your noggin warm. Keep out the chill by knitting this slouch hat complete with a playful pom pom.

Whether unicorns are real or not, nothing can stop you from wearing this sleepy unicorn scarf. Perfect for all big and little kids who believe in the magic of unicorns, this scarf features a pull-through loop to secure her tail around your neck.

Ulchabháin is the Irish word for owls. These mittens are named for the pair of owls which adorn these cozy Aran weight mittens, perfect for frosty autumn evenings. The mittens are a perfect match for the Ulchabháin Cowl. Yarn used in this design is organic merino Aran weight from Dharma Dyeworks, an Irish Indie dyer.

Ulchabháin is the Irish word for owls. The cowl is named for the pairs of owls which adorn this cozy Aran weight cowl, perfect for frosty autumn evenings. Yarn used in this design is organic merino Aran weight from Dharma Dyeworks, an Irish Indie dyer.

Four sleepy foxes (madra rua)adorn this cosy, bobble hat. The hat is worked in the round from the bottom up in garter stitch with short row shaping on the ear flaps before graduating into two colour fair isle and finally, central double decreases in stranded work shape the crown. The fox’s features are added afterwards in duplicate stitch. Make...

The River Shannon was named after Sionann who was the granddaughter of Lir, the Celtic god of the sea.

This cardigan is knitted flat from the top down with a stranded ombré heart motif across the yoke. The cardigan starts with an i-cord cast-on in a contrasting colour, before increasing across the yoke and then working the heart motif. Stitches for the sleeves are set aside on stitch holders before continuing with the body. An i-cord button ban...

These gorgeous, variegated top-down socks feature a cluster of cables along the sides which can be modified to adjust the height of the socks. Customize the length and style of your socks by playing with the number of cable repeats.

Valentine knits are typically bright and cheery, but there’s an understated beauty in darker shades. These Secret Admirer Socks are subtle and sophisticated and make for a perfect gift for Valentine’s Day and beyond.

This gorgeous hat set is made from warm wool and luxurious cashmere yarn for a super soft and wondrously warm feel. Aside from a simple ribbed brim,the hat feature intricate Fair Isle colorwork throughout the entirety of the pattern, a mixture of swans and hearts, to create a winter pattern set you’ll adore.

Wild Swans at Coole mittens are based on the W.B. Yeats poem, “The Wild Swans at Coole.” The mittens are knit in the round from the bottom up. Cast on in contrasting colour before switching to the main colour for the ribbing. They, then increase to incorporate a thumb gusset, before stitches are placed aside for the thumb. The remainder of the ...

This hat is named for Countess Constance Markievicz, a truly inspirational lady.

Colors of the Sea is a beautiful and lightweight lace shawl worked up in the color of the Atlantic Ocean. The semi-circular shawl is knit top down in varying bands of lace and textured stitches that increase outwards and end in a knit-on lace border, mimicking the ebb and flow of the sea.

The shawl is reminiscent of limoncello ice cream sorbet and warm sunny days. The ombre design of the Lemon Dipped Shawl creates a warm accent to an everyday neutral accessory that’s perfect for a walk along a cool beach or an evening stroll around the town.

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This cowl/wrap/scarf uses only one ball of yarn and is inspired by seaweed found within the sea, whose colors are mirrored in the varying hues of yarn. The wrap has a simple sea foam lace construction with added beads reminiscent of pearls. The wrap is long and wide and can be worn open over a dress or, by closing the buttons, can become a cozy...

One skein of yarn is enough to knit the small or medium size!

I love scarves and hats in winter but I hate the feel of gloves on my hands as they overheat so quickly. The pockets in this hooded scarf will keep my fingers warm and cosy in icy weather without the discomfort of becoming too hot. The braided edge of the scarf and the cabled smocking look far more intricate than they actually are. They may loo...

This is a stranded colour work cowl featuring puppies frolicking in the snow. Ag Sugradh sa Sneachta translates as playing in the snow.

The beret, available in three sizes and shown here in medium, is suitable for a child or adult, depending on how you prefer to wear the hat. For the most slouch, choose the large size.The hat is knit from the top down, starting with a short icord and ending with an icord brim, which fits snuggly. The hat, knit in the round, increases with yarn ...

The gloves, pictured here in large, are named for my fear cheile, who declared an urgent need for a pair of finger-less mittens! They are knit in the round starting with a twisted rib cuff, continuing in Stocking stitch with a twisted stitch motif on a reverse stocking stitch background and increasing for the thumb gusset. Stitches are set asid...

Inspired by Celtic mythology, this shawl features a cable motif and is shaped using short rows so it sits nicely around the shoulders.

This is a pattern for a child’s vest (ages 2-10)

An elegant beaded bag made with Twilley’s 4ply bamboo, sadly discontinued. This bag is started by knitting the lace beaded flower edge for the flap. Then stitches are picked up along the edge, the flap is shaped with short rows and the remainder of the bag is knit in stocking stitch with purl rows for turning and increases and decreases for sha...

Lá le Pádraig is a simple cowl pattern incorporating basic stranded colour work. It is knit in the round and uses only knit and purl stitches. It is made from Studio Donegal, 100& pure new wool Donegal Aran Tweed, bought from This is Knit in Dublin. I have included three sizes, to fit child or adult (pictured) and a long version which can b...

This Merino Silk Purple Marble wool from Droim an Uan, was spun by Catherine into a two ply sport weight yarn.

A top down slouchy beret style hat with a lace rose pattern at the crown. The yarn over increases and purl rows create the rose shape that gives the hat its name, conrós, meaning dog rose or wild rose as gaeilge. Yarn over increases divide the hat in five, each with a central wee lace rosebud pattern to compliment the crown. The self-striping e...

This forties vintage styled turban is made with Smudge Yarn DKfrom County Cork. The idea for this hat came from a Knit-a-long I stumbled upon; Knit for Victory, a nineteen forties knitting Challenge. The hat, named líonta iascaigh, or fishing nets, is reflected in the lacy rib pattern of the brim and also, in the colour and texture of the yarn....

This is a cowl or mini shawl, knit from Artesano Superchunky yarn. The leafy lace edging is knit first on ten mm needles and cast off. Then the rest of the mini shawl is made by picking up and knitting along the lace border and knitting in garter stitch, decreasing to create the mini shawl’s horse shoe shape. It is held closed with a shawl pin....

A simple cowl pattern made from a skein of multi-coloured English wool, hand-spun and plied by Lindsay Crafts. Knit on 10mm needles in a chunky to super chunky yarn, this cowl knits up in a simple old shale lace pattern in a few hours. It is knit flat and the sides are seemed together at the end. Blocking before seeming, gives its distinctive s...

I’ve made many hats incorporating owl cables, it’s a favourite texture of mine.This owl is knit using a combination of cables on a reverse stocking stitch background. I experimented here with eyelets for the eyes and long ears, hence the name, ceann cait, the long eared owl. The yarn I was using was practically troublesome; I only had 70 grams ...

Made with 100 per-cent pure wool from the Sheep and Wool Centre in Leenane, Co. Galway. I designed this hat with the colours of the changing season in mind. It’s made with a cable braid for the band, after the ends are joined, stitches are then picked up and knit in the round for the main part of the hat. An owl fabric button finishes the look.