Yarns I’ve Used – 2020
Let’s go chronologically, shall we? You can click straight through to all their websites by tapping on their names, and […]
Sunny Hat Crochet Version
#AoibheNi #SunnyHat You want it? You got it!Here we go, folks. For those of you keen on the Sunny Hat, […]
A note about my pattern-writing style
The very first crochet patterns I learnt to read and understand were ancient, Irish Crochet Lace motif and doily patterns. […]
An American Wake
The 1840’s saw the first postage stamp, the start of the covered wagon trains to California, the publishing of Jane […]
Sweater Season
As Storm Ellen buffets and blasts the willow tree in my garden and shakes the bejeepers out of the last […]
Translating English into English
“I only speak US”. I’ve heard time and time again from people at Trunk Shows and yarn events when they […]
“You’re a what…?”
“And how’s school going?” “So, what are you doing with yourself?” “What are you working at these days?” “How’s the […]
Muddle Monday – 27th July 2020
Got a technique question about an Aoibhe Ni pattern?I’m here to help! Post a comment below and we’ll get you […]
The cost of a pattern
Here is a list of all the things I needed to learn in order to run a moderately successful* pattern-selling […]
Pattern Testing 101
“You haven’t made it in the industry until someone develops an irrational hatred for you.” It’s odd that an observation […]
Homeward Bound How To Collection
Homeward Bound is a Tunisian Crochet shawl worked on a regular-length hook, and crocheted from side to side. The pattern […]
Aoibhe Ni – Shawl Pins
Fashioned out of quality stainless steel and strengthened in the traditional manner, these shawl pins are understated, easy to use […]
Spotlight on hand-dying
For years I have oooh and aaah at the skill and craftsmanshop it takes to hand dyed a skein of […]
The power of a purchase
The 22nd of May is an auspicious day for me. It’s not because that was the day Ceylon changed its […]
Feminist youth and the importance of pockets.
Let’s face it, folks. I’ll never make a fortune doing what I do. My design work is niche, and requires […]