Ciara is an Irish designer, living in the west of Ireland. She likes to promote and use Irish wool and yarn wherever possible, but loves any quality squishy skein. Mammy to three, Ciara also writes about yarny adventures on anirishknitodyssey.wordpress.com and is on ravelry. She am a regular contributor to UK magazine Knit Now and gives knitting classes with Irish Tourism.
Make a matching mother and daughter set of beaded bracelet cuffs with i-cord ties for Mother’s Day. Using a tiny crochet hook to add the beads as you knit, these bracelets use charts to create a customized look.
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Knit a matching mother and daughter set of plaid check purses in bright spring colors, complete with detachable daisy clip. Wear in your hair or on your lapel, the daisy clip is a fun bonus accessory that completes the springy look of this purse set.
View ProjectFrom the February 2023 issue
Rosaleen (an Irish name meaning Little Rose) is a lightweight summer t-shirt inspired by the blossoming flowers of a rose garden. Adorned with tiny embroidered roses,create your own tiny rose garden with this intriguing design.
View ProjectFrom the December 2019 issue
Rustic and festive, Rudolph sports a set of striped candy cane antlers to complement his red nose. Based off of the Critter Cushions from the February 2018 issue, this adorable Christmas critter is just waiting to adorn your family room sofa.
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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 sturdy (and royal) look, the crown is lightly stuffed with poly-fil so it will never droop. Buttoned jewels help to finish the royal look.
View ProjectFrom The Baby Knits Collection: Sweet Little Patterns for Her
The Layla Overalls are loose and baggy with plenty of positive ease to help little ones stay cool in the hot weather. Plus, look how adorable they are? Boasting heart-shaped pockets on the front and back, you can’t go wrong with a timeless pattern featuring a modern twist.
View ProjectFrom The Baby Knits Collection: Sweet Little Patterns for Her
Linnaea is an oversized bow headband for a baby or toddler made with super soft yarn. The band is worked in stockinette stitch in the round and shaped with short rows, allowing the edges to curl while creating a comfortable fit. The bow is worked separately in two rectangles and attached to the band. It’s the perfect accessory for family photo shoots and everyday cuteness alike!
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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.
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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. Skill Level: Intermediate
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These are simple stockinette stitch socks knit in blocks of four colors. Easily adjustable and knit in the round from the top down,these socks make the perfect gift and are easy to customize with your favorite colors.
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