Based in County Donegal, Ireland, Ailbiona McLochlainn is a handknit designer, artist, and recovering academic. She learned to knit at the age of 4 in the improvisational folk tradition and was oblivious to the world of written patterns – until 30 years later...
Today we would like to introduce you all to Irish Crochet Designer Aoibhe Ni. We are delighted to feature Aoibhe’s work as part of our 2019 Woollinn Make-a-Long. Aoibhe Ni was taught to crochet by her mother at the age of 11. Since then, she’s rarely to be...
Two supremely talented Irish designers, two delectable Irish yarns and just two months to go until Woollinn? It must be Make-a-Long time! This year we are delighted to be showcasing the stunning designs of Aoibhe Ní and Ailbiona MacLochlainn, and the beautiful wares...
Calling all fans of Bristol Ivy – we have a treat for you! We’re delighted to announce that a special Bristol Ivy Lecture has now been added to our Festival Programme and that tickets for this event will go on sale in the coming weeks. Are on sale...
It’s Day 2 of our special announcements this week, and today’s is one that we can’t quite believe is happening… Ravelry is coming to Woollinn! That’s right, Jessica Marshall-Forbes will be one of our Special Guests at Woollinn this year, and we’re laying...
