By the Orchard Gate ~ single printed pattern** 

Nearby to where I live, there is a derelict orchard whose grounds I love to explore. As I wander through its rusting gates and dive beneath its trellised archways, I cannot help but sense that once this was a place of romance.  ‘Meet me by the orchard gate,’ I nearly hear a voice whisper, lost in the past and in the underfoot crunch of fallen branches. 

By the Orchard Gate is the sort of cardigan you might wear to meet a lover on a chilly country night. It is simultaneously cozy and dressy, understated and flattering. Worked top down with contiguous sleeve construction, features include semi-scooped neckline, A-line bodice, vertical lace panels and corded button bands. Suitable for solid, tonal, and lightly variegated yarns. Designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn 

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn 
Apple Oak Fibre Works Softwool [300m /328y) / 100g (3.5oz)]
4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins
shown in Cheri

Gauge
10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”) = 25 sts x 34 rows, in stockinette

Needles
Needle A: circular needle, 3.25mm (US 3) in diameter (or as needed to meet gauge)
Needle B: circular needle, 2.75mm (US 2) in diameter (or .5mm [1 US size] smaller than Needle A)

Notions
tapestry needle; removable stitch markers; scrap yarn; 10-12 buttons, 8-10mm [5/16-3/8”] in diameter (or as desired)

Sizing  &  Fit
Finished garment measures as follows at chest circumference:
87cm [34.75”] (92cm [36.75”], 96cm [38.5”], 101cm [40.5”], 111cm [44.5”], 122cm [48.75”])
Select size with desired amount of ease and refer to schematic for details.

Special  Techniques
provisional cast-on, short rows, ruffle

Pattern Support
For help with techniques mentioned in this pattern, visit:

Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

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InstaMitten ~ single printed pattern** 

Warm your hands in an instant, with the fabulous InstaMitten! Made with a single skein of chunky yarn, these easy-peasy mittens make wonderful holiday gifts and stash-busting projects.

And, as the name suggests, they are shockingly quick to knit. How quick, you ask? Well. Why not try it, and let us know how long it takes you. Wooosh!
Designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn 

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn 
Apple Oak Fibre Works Stockholm (100m [109y]  /  100g [3.5oz])
1 skein 
shown in Riding Hood

Gauge
Small Mitten: 15 sts x 17 rounds = 10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”)
Large Mitten: 13 st x 15 rounds = 10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”)

Sizing
to fit hand with the following measurements:
Small: 16cm (6.5”) from base of wrist to tip of middle finger 16cm (6.5”) in circumference, measured at widest point
Large: 18cm (7.25”) from base of wrist to tip of middle finger 18cm (7.25”) in circumference, measured at widest point

Needles
circular needle with long cable, or a set of 4 double-pointed needles
Small: 6.5mm in diameter (US 10 1/2) - or as needed to meet gauge
Large: 8mm in diameter (US 11) - or as needed to meet gauge

Notions
tapestry needle; scrap yarn; measuring tape 

Pattern Support
For help with techniques mentioned in this pattern, visit:

Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

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Criosta ~ single printed pattern** 

With a mesmerising sense of movement to its mesh-like horizontal lace, the Criostal shawl invokes the flow of water from crystal-clear mountain lakes to bubbling forest streams.

Worked sideways, using a basic lace repeat and simple increases and decreases, this intricate-looking shawl is surprisingly easy to knit, and to adjust in size. When worked at the specified yarn weight and gauge, a single skein makes for a mid-sized, gauzy, lightweight shawl which can also be styled as an elegant scarf. For best resemblence to the sample, work this shawl in a solid, semi-solid, or lightly variegated yarn, with some silk, ramie, or linen content. Criostal is Irish for ‘crystal,’ and is pronounced similarly to the English.
Designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn 

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn 
Apple Oak Fibre Works Yeti (466m [509.6 yards] / 100g [3.5oz])
1 skein 
shown in Forget Me Not

Gauge
10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”) = 25 sts x 28 rows, in stockinette 

Sizing
blocked dimensions: 160cm x 45cm

Needles
circular needle, 3.75mm (US Size 5) in diameter, or as needed to meet gauge

Notions
tapestry needle 

Pattern Support
For help with techniques mentioned in this pattern, visit:

Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

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Ripple and Bloom ~ single printed pattern** 

All summer long the seaside gardens of Falcarragh overflow with cascading hydrangeas, their vibrant blossoms spilling over walls and fences to the distant sounds of crashing waves...

Inspired by this pairing of movement and colour, Ripple and Bloom is a lightweight cardigan with lace details at the yoke, cuffs and hem. A captivating but uncomplicated knit, it is worked top down with circular yoke construction, and is highly suitable for variegated yarns.
Designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn 

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn 
Apple Oak Fibre Works Softwool [300m /328y) / 100g (3.5oz)]
4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins
shown in River Moon

Gauge
10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”) = 25 sts x 34 rows, in stockinette, with Needle A 

Needles
Needle A: circular needle, 3.25mm (US 3) in diameter (or as needed to meet gauge)
Needle B: circular needle, 2.75mm (US 2) in diameter (or .5mm [1 US size] smaller than Needle A)

Notions
tapestry needle; stitch markers; scrap yarn; snap fasteners (10-12, or as desired), and corresponding number of buttons; optional: backing ribbon 

Sizing  &  Fit
Finished garment measures as follows at chest circumference:
85cm [34”] (90cm [36”], 95cm [38”], 100cm [40”], 110cm [44”], 120cm [48”])
Select size with desired amount of ease and refer to schematic for details. 

Special  Techniques
provisional cast-on, short rows, lace

Pattern Support
For help with techniques mentioned in this pattern, visit:

Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

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Meitheal Headband ~ single printed pattern** 

So cozy and soft, you won’t want to take it off. An ultimate accessory to wear while spring cleaning in the garden or walking out and about in the woods.

A perfect project for using up those bits of colourful yarn in your stash. Experiment with colours, be brave, spring is almost here!*

Meitheal headband is knitted as a seamless tube in the round, starting with a provisional cast-on. The all-over colour pattern is worked from the chart, using no more than two colours per round. The two ends of the tube are then joined together using Kitchener Stitch. The resulting fabric is double thickness and is very soft and cozy to wear. Designed by Anya Aseeva

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn 
The sample is knitted in Apple Oak Fibre Works Softwool (Sport weight, 100% wool, 300 m / 328 yards per 100g skein).

Yarn A: Thinking Thoughts; (purple);

Yarn B: Make You Smile (bright yellow);

Yarn C: Woodsman True (dark purple);

Yarn D: Lou’s Cake (light yellow);

Yarn E: Goldness (dark yellow). 

Yarn kits can be purchased here

Gauge
10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”) = 25 sts x 34 rows, in stockinette, with Needle A 

Needles
3 mm / US 2.5 circular needle for working small circumference or a set of four 3 mm double-pointed needles (dpns).

The needle sizes given are to match the gauge; to ensure the same finished dimensions you may need to alter your needle size. 

Gauge

Finished gauge is approximately 38 sts and 27 rows in pattern st after blocking over 10 cm / 4 in on 3 mm needles in the round. Knitting and blocking swatch is essential to ensure you achieve the correct gauge.

Notions
stitch marker; 2 removable stitch markers; 3 mm or slightly smaller crochet hook for provisional cast-on; small amount of scrap yarn in contrasting colour for provisional cast-on; another set of 3 mm or gauge-size circular needles for grafting the ends of the tube (or a set of gauge-size DPNs); tapestry needle; blocking pins and blocking mat; a small amount of wool wash. 

Sizing  &  Fit
Finished garment measures as follows at chest circumference:
85cm [34”] (90cm [36”], 95cm [38”], 100cm [40”], 110cm [44”], 120cm [48”])
Select size with desired amount of ease and refer to schematic for details. 

Special  Techniques

Provisional Cast-On using Crochet Method; Stranded Colourwork; Kitchener Stitch.

Pattern Support & more information

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Pattern is tech edited by Amelia Hodsdon.

Ada and Ardor (2 in 1) ~ single printed pattern** 

Restraint and romance enter into dialogue, in one nuanced yet simple design. Based on the same seamless construction with contiguous sleeves and scooped neckline, this garment can be knitted as Ada (a basic cropped pullover with ribbed edgings), or Ardor (an exuberantly ruffled dress). Features of the two can also be combined, for a versatile range of stylistic options. Which version would you like to make? You may not know until you start knitting. And best of all, you need not decide till half way through the pattern.
Designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn 

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn 
Apple Oak Fibre Works Softwool [300m /328y) / 100g (3.5oz)]
Ada: 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins
Ardor: 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins
shown in Pastel Twist

Gauge
10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”) = 25 sts x 34 rows, in stockinette, with Needle A 

Needles
Needle A: circular needle, 3.25mm (US 3) in diameter (or as needed to meet gauge)
Needle B: circular needle, 2.75mm (US 2) in diameter (or .5mm [1 US size] smaller than Needle A)

Notions
tapestry needle; stitch markers; scrap yarn 

Sizing  &  Fit
Finished garment measures as follows at chest circumference:
85cm [34”] (90cm [36”], 95cm [38”], 100cm [40”], 110cm [44”], 120cm [48”])
Select size with desired amount of ease and refer to schematic for details. 

Special  Techniques
provisional cast-on, short rows, ruffle

Pattern Support
For help with techniques mentioned in this pattern, visit:

Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

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Harvest Season ~ single printed pattern** 

As fields of wheat and barley are readied for the harvest, we know that summer is long gone. The days grow shorter, the air crisper, and even as we warm our faces in the golden glow of autumnal sun, we sense the hard winter ahead...

The Harvest Season hat is a lightweight beanie, knit in the round from the bottom up with fanciful eyelet repeats that resemble stalks of grain. Ideal for transitional weather, this fun to knit hat provides a lovely combination of warmth and ventilation.
Designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn 

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn 
Apple Oak Fibre Works Alpaca Light, held double
1 skein 
shown in Laurel

Gauge
10cm x 10cm = 22 sts x 30 rows, in stockinette with needle A

Sizing
For stretch-fit, hat is suitable for head circumference as follows:
XS (S, M, L, XL)
50-53cm (53-55cm, 55-57cm, 57-60cm, 60cm-64cm)

Needles
Needle A: circular needle, 3.5mm in diameter
Needle B: circular needle, 2.5mm in diameter

Notions
tapestry needle

Pattern Support
For help with techniques mentioned in this pattern, visit:

Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

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Sleeping in the Garden ~ single printed pattern** 

The flowers close their petals and dew begins to form. The bees retire. At last the garden sinks into a silent rapturous plushness...

Evoking garlands of drooping blossoms, the Sleeping in the Garden socks feature delicate trellises that appear to drip with colour as they run down the leg and instep. Knit from the toe up with short row heels and toes, these socks make use of simple lace panels for a quick and versatile knit adaptable to a wide range of sizes.
Designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn 

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn 
Apple Oak Fibre Works Doolin, held double
1 skein 
shown in Bridgit

Sizing
XS (S, M, L, XL)

Needles
a set of 5 double-pointed needles, 2.5mm

Notions
tapestry needle; cable needle

Pattern Support
For help with techniques mentioned in this pattern, visit:

Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

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Rochelle ~ single printed pattern** 

She sells seashells by the seashore. And you can tell her apart from the others, by her fancy socks!

Designed especially for sport weight sock yarns, this modern take on classic Old Shale makes for a quick and unfussy knit. Easy lace repeats intergrade elegantly into the top-down sock construction with short row heels and toes. The ripple effect of the pattern flatters the wearer, and suits both solid and variegated yarns.
Designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn 

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn 
Apple Oak Fibre Works Doolin
1 skein 
shown in Moon Dance

Sizing
S (M, L)

Needles
a set of 4 double-pointed needles, 2.5mm

Notions
tapestry needle; ruler or tape measurer; sock blockers

Pattern Support
For help with techniques mentioned in this pattern, visit:

Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

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Ascophilia ~ single printed pattern** 

In luscious oceanic tangles it arrives, clinging to rocks and driftwood. With twisted strands and buoyant bulbous pods, it hints at underwater worlds replete with colour, nutrients, and beauty... Named after ascophylum nodosum - the scientific term for seaweed - Ascophilia is a ribbed beanie with a whimsical ribbed motif inspired by aquatic plant-life. Knitted in the round from the bottom up, this pattern makes use of traveling stitches and increase/decrease techniques to create a striking, tactile design. Suitable for solid, semi-solid, and subtly variegated yarns, Ascophilia will keep you engaged from start to finish with its unusual, yet intuitive, stitch motif.
Designed by Ailbíona  McLochlainn 

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn 
Apple Oak Fibre Works Doolin, held double
1 skein 
shown in Storm Cloud

Gauge
10cm x 10cm = 18 sts x 24 rows, in stockinette

Sizing
For stretch-fit, hat is suitable for head circumference as follows:
S (M, L)
50-54cm (55-59cm, 60cm-64cm)

Needles
circular needle, 4mm (US Size 6) in diameter, or as needed to meet gauge

Notions
tapestry needle; cable needle

Pattern Support
For help with techniques mentioned in this pattern, visit:

Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

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Sleepy Stars ~ single printed pattern** 

Oh those long winter nights! Even the stars grow sleepy. Watch them against the plush velvet sky, drowsily winking.

A perfect project for the cold months, Sleepy Stars is a simple chunky beanie with an attractive texture which suits both solid and variegated yarns. Knit it up in an afternoon and spend the evening star gazing!  Designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn 

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn 
Apple Oak Fibre Works Stockholm (100m [109y]  /  100g [3.5oz])
1 skein 
shown in Ivory

Gauge
13 sts x 17 rounds  = 10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”) in stockinette 

Sizing: 
measures 50cm [20.75”) in circumference x 36cm (14.5”) in length 

Needles
Needle A: circular needle, 8mm (US Size 11) in diameter, or as needed to meet gauge
Needle B: circular needle, 6mm (US Size 10) in diameter, or 1mm smaller than Size A

Notions
tapestry needle; measuring tape 

Sizing: S (M, L)
to fit 52cm [20.75”] (56cm [22.5”], 70cm [28”]) head circumference

Pattern Support
For help with techniques mentioned in this pattern, visit:

Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

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Petals Scatter ~ single printed pattern** 

Along the snow-dusted path, a trail of petals lays scattered.  And you remember that day, when you clutched the bouquet to your chest and ran home - face frozen, toes numb, heart ablaze... 

This deep-winter cowl combines texture and colourwork for  a beautifully tactile effect.  Easy to knit and blissfully cozy to wear in the coldest months, this is also an excellent project for left-over scrap yarn.  Work all the ‘petals’ in a single colourway, or choose a different colour for every round.  High-contrast and low-contrast colour combinations will look equally striking. 

Designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn 

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn 
Apple Oak Fibre Works Stockholm (100m [109y]  /  100g [3.5oz])
main colour: 1 skein 
complimentary colour: approx. 20g  (.70oz)
shown in Ivory and Riding Hood

Gauge
13 sts x 17 rounds  = 10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”) in stockinette 

Sizing: 
measures 50cm [20.75”) in circumference x 36cm (14.5”) in length 

Needles
circular needle, 8mm (US Size 11) in diameter, or as needed to meet gauge

Notions
tapestry needle; measuring tape 

Pattern Support
For help with techniques mentioned in this pattern, visit:

Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

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Frost Kiss ~ single printed pattern** 

Remember the first frost? We walked to the shore and the ground sparkled in the sunlight, like a shower of kisses from friends coming in from the cold.

This fresh take on the basic ribbed beanie features an engaging tuck-stitch motif, which adds warmth, breathability, and visual interest, suiting both solid and variegated yarns. Knit it up over a hot porridge breakfast to wear on your next winter’s walk.
Designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn 

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn 
Apple Oak Fibre Works Stockholm (100m [109y]  / 100g [3.5oz])
1 skein

Gauge
13 sts x 17 rounds  = 10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”) in stockinette 

Sizing: S (M, L)
to fit 52cm [20.75”] (56cm [22.5”], 70cm [28”]) head circumference

Needles
Needle A: circular needle, 8mm (US Size 11) in diameter, or as needed to meet gauge
Needle B: circular needle, 6mm (US Size 10) in diameter, or 1mm smaller than Size A

Notions
tapestry needle; measuring tape 

Pattern Support
For help with techniques mentioned in this pattern, visit:

Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

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Nordsee Jacke ~ single printed pattern** 

A German folktale and the pictures of my friend's original childhood cardigan from the Island of Wangeroode, inspired the Nordsee Jacke. Pronounced nordsey yah-keh and meaning 'North Sea Jacket’ in German, this fitted cardigan with rounded edgings is a minimalist take on Northern European folk attire with Eastern influences. A unique garment for everyday wear, Nordsee Jacke is a seamless, quick knit, suitable for advanced beginners.
Designed by Ailbíona  McLochlainn 

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn 
Apple Oak Fibre Works Stockholm suitable for chunky yarns (100m [109y]  /  100g [3.5oz])
5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7)  skeins 

Gauge
13 sts x 17 rounds  = 10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”) in stockinette 

Needles
Circular needle, 8mm (US 11) in diameter or as needed to meet gauge

Notions
tapestry needle; stitch markers; scrap yarn
4 sets of corded hook-and-eye closures or clasps, measuring 5cm (2”) closed;  sewing thread and needle

Sizing  &  Fit
refer to garment measurements and select size with desired amount of ease

Special  Techniques
provisional cast-on 

Pattern Support
For help with techniques mentioned in this pattern, visit:

Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

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Malainn ~ single printed pattern** 

Malainn is a place to be slowly arrived at.  So that one’s amazement might grow, then abate, after every bend, in preparation for what is around the next.

A cropped, front-back reversible pullover with dramatic cowl neck, Málainn draws its inspiration from the zig-zag lanes which lead to Malin Head. Worked from the top down in one piece with saddle shoulder construction, this design features vertical panels of undulating lacework that extend from the tip of the neckline to the edges of the sleeves.
Designed by Ailbíona  McLochlainn 

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn 
Apple Oak Fibre Works Stockholm suitable for chunky yarns (100m [109y]  /  100g [3.5oz])
6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8)  skeins 

Gauge
13 sts x 17 rounds  = 10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”) in stockinette  

Needles
circular needle, 8mm (US 11) in diameter or as needed to meet gauge

Notions
tapestry needle; stitch markers; scrap yarn 

Sizing  &  Fit
refer to garment measurements and select size with desired amount of ease

Special  Techniques 
lace, provisional cast-on

Pattern Support
For help with techniques mentioned in this pattern, visit:

Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

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Fisherman's Muse ~ single printed pattern** 

On a visit to the Isle of Arran in Scotland some years ago, I (LB Handkntis) met a woman who told me a story.  Whether this story is true, of course I cannot say. But that image - of the girl using the hem of her frock as a fishing net - has played on my imagination ever since. Subtly nautical in construction and edged with the classically Scottish Old Shale lace motif, Fisherman’s Muse is a tunic with an asymmetrical hem - a detail playing homage to the tug of that magical haul.
Designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn 

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn 
Apple Oak Fibre Works Stockholm suitable for chunky yarns (100m  [109y]  /  100g  [3.5oz])
7 (7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9)  skeins 

Gauge
13 sts x 17 rounds  = 10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”) in stockinette  

Needles
circular needle, 8mm (US 11) in diameter or as needed to meet gauge

Notions
tapestry needle; stitch markers; scrap yarn 

Sizing  &  Fit
refer to garment measurements and select size with desired amount of ease

Special  Techniques 
short rows, lace, provisional cast-on, i-cord 

Pattern Support
For help with techniques mentioned in this pattern, visit:

Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

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Kalinka ~ single printed pattern** 

Inspired by berries and the tale of three sisters, Kalinka is a cozy deep-winter pullover with contrast trim. Worked seamlessly from the top down with simple raglan construction, the design is easy and quick to complete - so that whether an experienced or a novice sweater knitter, one might make it straight away, to wear all through the cold season. 
Written & designed by Ailbíona  McLochlainn 

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn 
Apple Oak Fibre Works Stockholm suitable for chunky yarns (100m [109y]  /  100g [3.5oz])
5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8)  skeins colour  A 
1 skein colour  B

Gauge
13 sts x 17 rounds  = 10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”) in stockinette 

Needles
Circular needle, 8mm (US 11) in diameter or as needed to meet gauge

Notions
tapestry needle; stitch markers; scrap yarn 

Sizing  &  Fit
refer to garment measurements and select size with desired amount of ease

Special  Techniques
provisional cast-on, i-cord 

Pattern Support
For help with techniques mentioned in this pattern, visit:

Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

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Top of the Morning ~ single printed pattern** 

The  perfectly  basic  crewneck  top  for  chilly  mornings  and  beyond.  Developed  especially  for  Apple  Oak  Fibre  Works LinCot,  this  pattern  is  ideal  for  showcasing  unevenly  spun  yarns, yarns  with  textural  interest,  and  yarns  with  dramatic  colour  variegation.  Got  a  sweater’s  quantity  of your  first  handspun?    Rainbow  yarn  acquired  on  a  whim?  Or  perhaps  some  cotton  bouclé?  This  is  the  pattern. 

Top  of  the  Morning  is  worked  seamlessly  from  the  top  down  with  raglan  sleeve  construction  and  classic  ‘sweatshirt’  proportions.  Subtle  details  include  twisted  rib  edgings  and  short  row  shaping  for  extra  lower  back  coverage.  Suitable  for  advanced  beginners.

Designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn

Apple Oak Fibre Works LinCot*, 220m (240y) / 100g (3.5oz)

shown in the Moonlight colourway

4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins

*Note that this yarn is unusual, in that the meterage is DK but it meets gauge like an aran, due to its unevenly spun nature. If substituting with a more traditional yarn, choose aran-weight and purchase 1 extra skein.

Needles

Needle A: circular needle, 4mm (US 6) in diameter (or as needed to meet gauge)

Needle B: circular needle, 3mm (US2) in diameter (or 1mm smaller than Needle A)

Notions

tapestry needle; stitch markers;

scrap yarn

Gauge

10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”) = 17 sts x 23 rows, in stockinette

Sizing

Finished garment measures as follows at chest circumference: 85cm [34”] (90cm [36”], 95cm [38”], 100cm [40”], 110cm [44”], 120cm [48”], 130cm [52”])

Select size with desired amount of ease and refer to schematic for details.

Special Techniques

provisional cast-on, short rows, twisted st

Pattern Support

For help with techniques mentioned in this pattern, visit:

lbhandknits.com/techniques

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RUSTICANA ~ single printed pattern** 

A simple, relaxed sheath dress with a flattering V neckline, Rusticana is the sort of garment you will want to live in all season long.  Knit it in Apple Oak Fibre Works rustic spun Lincot, for a lightweight and durable dress that will keep you cool in summer.   Or choose a woolly DK to aran weight yarn for a cozy winter knit.  The basic design works especially well for showcasing unevenly spun yarns, yarns with textural interest, and yarns with dramatic colour variegation.  Suitable for advanced beginners.  ~ Designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn 

MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn

Apple Oak Fibre Works Lincot, 220m (240y) / 100g (3.5oz)

Shown in the Truffles colourway

5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins

*Note that this yarn is unusual, in that the meterage is DK but it meets gauge like an aran-weight yarn, due to its unevenly spun nature. If substituting with a more traditional yarn, choose an aran-weight yarn and purchase 1 extra skein. Or choose DK weight yarn and note that it will be worked above gauge.

Needles

Needle A: circular needle, 4mm (US 6) in diameter (or as needed to meet gauge)

Needle B: circular needle, 3mm (US2) in diameter (or 1mm smaller than Needle A)

Notions

tapestry needle; stitch markers;

scrap yarn

Gauge

10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”) = 17 sts x 23 rows, in stockinette

Sizing

Finished garment measures as follows at chest circumference: 85cm [34”] (90cm [36”], 95cm [38”], 100cm [40”], 110cm [44”], 120cm [48”], 130cm [52”])

Select size with desired amount of ease and refer to schematic for details.

Special Techniques
provisional cast-on

Pattern Support
For help with techniques mentioned in this pattern, visit:

lbhandknits.com/techniques

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**a download link is available on the paper pattern.  For an electronic version only, please see www.lbhandknits.com

Facing North A place-specific collection of simple patterns for Stockholm yarn.
Written & designed by Ailbiona McLochlainn (LB Handknits) with Stockholm, Facing North features four unique garment patterns that will keep you cozy in the starkest of winter climates.  Also included are three charming accessory projects, each calling for only a single skein of yarn to complete.  All designs are seamless, quick to knit, suitable for advanced beginners, and engaging enough to appeal to experienced knitters.  Presented in a beautifully illustrated book, the collection includes schematics, charts, and detailed written instructions for each pattern, as well as narratives about the places and events that inspired the designs.

To purchase yarn for each design, please use the yarn listing here.

Facing North is available in both printed and eBook formats.  For eBook format, please see LB Handknits eBook listing here.  

About the each pattern

Kalinka ~
a high-neck pullover with contrasting trim, named after the Siberian Viburnum plant - a berry so hardy that it thrives in winter.
Yarn Quantities Required: 5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins Colour A; 1 skein Colour B
Garment Chest Circumference: 86cm [34.5”] (91cm [36.5”], 95cm [38”], 101cm [40.5”], 109cm [43.5”], 120cm [48”], 129cm [51.5”])

Nordsee Jacke a fitted jacket with rounded edgings and clasp closures, inspired by the outer garments of Northern European folk attire Yarn Quantities Required:  5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins Garment Chest Circumference: 80cm [32”] (85cm [34”], 91cm [36.5”], 97cm [38.75”], 104cm [41.5”], 112cm [44.75”], 119cm [47.5”])

Fisherman's Muse an asymmetrical tunic with hints of Old Shale lacework, inspired by maritime lore and the fishing villages of Scotland Yarn Quantities Required: 6 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins Garment Chest Circumference: 83cm [33”] (89cm [35.5”], 95cm [38”], 102cm [40.75”], 111cm [44.5”], 120cm [48”], 129cm [51.5”])

Málainn a cropped, deep-cowlneck sweater with dramatic wavelike lacework, named after Ireland’s northernmost landmass Yarn Quantities Required: 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins Garment Chest Circumference: 85cm [34”] (91cm [36.5”], 97cm [38.75”], 103cm [41”], 112cm [44.75”], 122cm [48.75”], 128cm [51.25”])

Sleepy Stars a cozy beanie, offering two variations on a celestial motif   Yarn Quantities Required: 1 skein

Winter Fruit a lacy, anatomically shaped cowl, inspired by a crystal bowl of citrus on a frosted windowsill Yarn Quantities Required: 1 skein

InstaMitten+ the quickest mittens you shall ever have occasion to knit! Yarn Quantities Required: 1 skein

 

Apple Oak Fibre Works Stockholm is a chunky, 100% wool yarn, with a meterage of 100

m (110y)

per 100g (3.5oz). A singles yarn, Stockholm is exceptionally soft and airy, r

esulting in garments

and accessories which feel light on the body, drape beautifully, and regulate heat except

ionally

well. Naturally dyed in Co. Clare, Ireland, Stockholm is available in a stunn

ing rainbow of tonal

colourways compatible with all designs featured in the collection 'Facing North

'

Apple Oak Fibre Works Stockholm is a chunky, 100% wool yarn, with a meterage of 100

m (110y)

per 100g (3.5oz). A singles yarn, Stockholm is exceptionally soft and airy, r

esulting in garments

and accessories which feel light on the body, drape beautifully, and regulate heat except

ionally

well. Naturally dyed in Co. Clare, Ireland, Stockholm is available in a stunn

ing rainbow of tonal

colourways compatible with all designs featured in the collection 'Facing North

'