Gloves To Love:

Welcome to the Legendary Journey!

A cabled hat and glove combo to see you through winter in style. Inspired by the Irish tradition of knitted Aran, these plaited cables echo the tidal river which flows through the heart of Dublin.

Shawls for All combines 4 of my most popular tunisian-lace shawl patterns; Honeymeade, Snapdragon, Solas and Dublin Bay in one collection, at a very large discount.

Cables and moss stitch combine in this cozy aran-style jumper, perfect for chilly evenings and snowy weather

Using delicate cnupps, a pretty surface sunburst, this shawl is light yet cozy for those changeable months.

Using delicate slashing lines, tunisian knit stitch, and fine picots, this cozy, versatile shawl is easy to work up, warm to the touch and is the perfect accompaniment to a cold and windy day.

Using delicate slashing lines, tunisian knit stitch, and fine picots, this cozy, versatile shawl is easy to work up, warm to the touch and is the perfect accompaniment to a cold and windy day.

Using delicate cnupps, a pretty geometric mesh, and fine picots, this double-wrap shawl is a thing of behold.

Having learnt all about the myths and legends of Ireland growing up, I felt this collection wouldn’t be complete without a nod to my own heritage.

Inspired by the shell-brown of my chosen yarn, this shawl is reminiscent of the Roman myth of the birth of Venus, goddess of love. Be surrounded in beautifully lacy cockleshells and an edging of cnupps (crochet nupps!) in this venusian shawl!

A unique tunisian-lace shawl, with what I like to call “cnupps” (yes, folks, that’s short for crochet-nupps!), inspired by the beauty of estonian knitted lace. Argo features two large panels decorated with vines and cnupps for a really classic look.

This is a FREE PATTERN, for everyone who might be curious about embarking on their own tunisian-lace adventure.

A unique tunisian-lace surface cabled shawl, cozy, drapey and with a flamey, ruffled edge.

Elderflower features three, elegant tunisian lace panels amid a gentle mass of tunisian lace solid, a cozy, stretchy headband and a very pretty gathering at the crown.

Tessera is a lacy cami, made of a recurring motif, which gives it the impression of an ancient Roman tiled floor, whcih is where it got its name!

Liffey Swim features two, parallel plaits (braids) in crochet cabling, raised borders and a snug, ribbed headband.

A set of fingerless gloves and mittens to see you through winter in style. Inspired by the Irish tradition of knitted Aran, these plaited cables echo the tidal river which flows through the heart of Dublin.

Studio Donegal yarn is my go-to yarn for things

A beautifully lacy full-circle shawl, with a, repeating, charted and well-explained chevron pattern, pretty little picots, and a gorgeous texture.

We all need (well, I do, anyway), a nice warm throw-around top to warm us on chilly mornings. You know, something that can be bunged in a bag, or thrown on under a jacket for an added layer with a bit of flair, and that’s why I’ve made Lop.

A beautifully lacy triangular shawl, with a semi-solid body and a repeating, charted and well-explained chevron patterned edge, and a gorgeous, cozy texture.

These gloves use a crochet version of entrellac to achieve blocks of colour which blend slowly into each other.

The Celtic-inspired latticework of these chunky little mitts will keep your wrists lovely and warm all winter. The cuff is thick to ensure no drafts get up your sleeves, too.

These flip-top mittens with make your fingers sing! Cheery on the outside, thermal on the inside; perfect for cold mid-winter mornings!

A beautifully lacy shawlette, with a simple, repeating wave pattern, pretty little picots, and a gorgeous texture.

Make your own fairytale come true with this beautiful riding cape, complete with romantic cabled edge and generous hood.

This versatile shawl is worked up in 9 individual segments, which are then crocheted together, like a patchwork, to create a radiating, sunshine shawl.

You know those situations where you want to say more than “Thank you” to a friend, or where you just have to send someone a small gift? This is just the thing. It takes an hour to make, is perfect for chilly spring days, summer nights, autumn picnics and for an extra snuggle indoors during winter.

A truly easy pattern with a striking appearance, these are quick to make and will look stunning anywhere from Tottenham Court Road, to St. James’.

Queenly, and lacy, these gloves will help you look elegant while staying warm in any draughty English castles in which you may find yourself.

These are super-simple and super-versatile. Fold them up, for a lovely splash of colour on the end of your coat sleeves, or fold them down to protect your fingers from the chilly winds.

Easy to make, fast to replicate, a selection of these coasters would brighten up any coffee table and make a great, inexpensive house-warming gift.

On the 8th January 2010, the temperature in Tullow, in Co. Carlow reached -16 degrees celsius, making it the coldest place in Ireland. Brrrrrr!

This cute little star is perfect as a decoration, child’s toy or Christmas ornament, and only takes an hour to make.

This is a highly-modified, totally re-written, new version of my Dragon Skin gauntlets, published over 6 months ago. It includes solutions for points of confusion a few people came across, copious charts, extra notes and is available in both UK and US stitch language. It also includes a better-wearing hand-edge.

A nice little FREE pattern to help anyone on their way to learning how to create Irish Crochet Lace.

Note: A few people have found this pattern bunches a bit.

Pattern is written with both UK and US stitch names

Supplied in both UK and US stitch language.

These long-cuffed hand and arm-warmers are made with only the simplest of crochet stitches, making them ideal of those new to crochet.

Standing at 13 cms tall, Patrick is a cheerful little bear, with a curious personality. He’s tiny enough to hide in the smallest spaces and is happiest when he’s exploring.

These pretty little fingerless gloves are ladylike and cozy. They’re also very fast to make up, making them a great last-minute gift idea!

Keep your pinkies toasty this winter with this great, cozy crochet pattern that’s easy to follow!

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A beautifully-finished light hat, that looks great on all ages. Add a hint of luxury to your next outing with this elegantly crocheted hat!

Tension:

A simple pattern, with a twist!

This is a great, simple scarf for a beginner, or someone who needs to make a gift in a hurry!

This hat is extremely cozy; the headband hugging the head nicely. It also crochets up nice and fast and the pattern is simple enough to be completed while watching TV.

Just the right time of the year for a cozy pull-over that’s still got lots of lovely shoulder on show. It crochets up fast and the ribbing helps it hug your curves flatteringly. It’s available in both US and European instructions.