Ciara is an Irish designer and indie dyer living in the wilds of the West of Ireland with her four children – a teenage mastermind, a mad scientist, his sidekick, the 6-year-old Queen of Connacht herself and her husband and two crazy dogs, one cat and two fish. She prefers to promote and use Irish wool and yarn wherever possible, but love any quality squishy skein! She has regular contributions to Knitty, Knotions, Twist collective, UK Knit Now magazine and I Like Knitting. She also hosts Knitting workshops with Irish Tourism and Knitting Tours. See her designs on Ravelry.
When not knitting, she is busy with her day job as a multi-grade primary school teacher in a tiny rural school and stuck in all sorts of other fiddly crafts.
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From The Baby Knits Collection: Sweet Little Patterns for Her
Linnaea is an oversized bow headband for a baby or toddler made with super soft yarn. The band is worked in stockinette stitch in the round and shaped with short rows, allowing the edges to curl while creating a comfortable fit. The bow is worked separately in two rectangles and attached to the band. It’s the perfect accessory for family photo shoots and everyday cuteness alike!
View ProjectFrom The Baby Knits Collection: Sweet Little Patterns for Her
The Layla Overalls are loose and baggy with plenty of positive ease to help little ones stay cool in the hot weather. Plus, look how adorable they are? Boasting heart-shaped pockets on the front and back, you can’t go wrong with a timeless pattern featuring a modern twist.
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This is a beautiful summer top for all the little girls in your life. Knit in cotton, it’s cool to wear and as fancy as can be — complete with flouncy ruffled sleeves and a peplum bottom that adds style and flair to this trendy piece. Skill Level: Intermediate
View ProjectFrom the October 2023 issue
Texture and color combine effortlessly in this trendy headband earwarmer. Complete with a cable and braid design, Hazel is a cozy buttoned headband you’ll want to wear all winter long.
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These are simple stockinette stitch socks knit in blocks of four colors. Easily adjustable and knit in the round from the top down,these socks make the perfect gift and are easy to customize with your favorite colors.
View ProjectFrom the April 2019 issue
This bright and airy scarf is perfect for dressing up a spring or Easter outfit. Eyelet of the Beholder is a long and skinny scarf worked side to side in garter stitch with added wedges of simple eyelet lace created using short row techniques.
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Introducing a modern take on a frilly Shawl. This shawl is knit with two complementary colors of lace weight yarn to give it an extra flouncy and airy feel. Optional fun tassels add a contemporary feel to this quirky shawl.
View ProjectFrom the June 2018 issue
Get beach ready with this delicate scarf that feels as light as air! Featuring two spirals down the center of the scarf, you’ll need two larger needles to create the flouncy edge. It makes the perfect design for an introduction to lace!
View ProjectFrom the April 2018 issue
This gorgeous pair of pillows is just waiting to be let into your home. Featuring a striking combination of Fair Isle and intarsia techniques, everyone will be asking where you bought them.
View ProjectFrom the April 2018 issue
This is a cute and colorful little clutch with beads and a desert motif design. The bag is worked flat with an intarsia design and seamed together. It is lined with fabric for strength and stability and the colorful tassels and i-cord edging complete the little bag.
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