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

**a download link is available on the paper pattern.  For an electronic version only, please see Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

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

**a download link is available on the paper pattern.  For an electronic version only, please see Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

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

**a download link is available on the paper pattern.  For an electronic version only, please see Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn

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

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

Pattern is tech edited by Amelia Hodsdon.

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

**a download link is available on the paper pattern.  For an electronic version only, please see Ravelry: Designs by Ailbíona McLochlainn