Today we have something rather special on the Woollinn blog. It feels like all of us are trying to stay as close to home as possible, yet still feel connected to each other. For Woollinn 2020, we had planned a make-along. Something to test your knitting and crochet...
Are we all ready for the starting line? If anyone out there is still thinking about joining in, then late entrants are most welcome. As a fun incentive Aoibhe has come up with some interesting themes to keep us all chatting during the MAL, and we’ve popped...
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...
