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Category: Design & Inspiration

Yarns I’ve Used – 2020
1 month ago Leave a Comment by Aoibhe Ni Design & Inspiration

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
1 month ago Leave a Comment by Aoibhe Ni Design & Inspiration

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
October 1, 2020 2 Comments by Aoibhe Ni Design & Inspiration

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
September 5, 2020 9 Comments by Aoibhe Ni Design & Inspiration

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
August 21, 2020 Leave a Comment by Aoibhe Ni Design & Inspiration

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
August 5, 2020 6 Comments by Aoibhe Ni Design & Inspiration

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…?”
August 1, 2020 Leave a Comment by Aoibhe Ni Design & Inspiration

“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
July 27, 2020 3 Comments by Aoibhe Ni Design & Inspiration

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
July 21, 2020 2 Comments by Aoibhe Ni Design & Inspiration

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
July 17, 2020 4 Comments by Aoibhe Ni Design & Inspiration

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
January 17, 2020 2 Comments by Aoibhe Ni Design & Inspiration

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
September 2, 2019 Leave a Comment by Aoibhe Ni Design & Inspiration

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
March 6, 2019 1 Comment by Aoibhe Ni Design & Inspiration

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
July 31, 2018 3 Comments by Aoibhe Ni Design & Inspiration

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.
June 2, 2018 Leave a Comment by Aoibhe Ni Design & Inspiration

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 […]

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