Plays With Fibre

Patterns using: Knitting

About me

Quite a bit of my work is inspired by the notion of reinterpreting old Irish things into modern knitwear, from ancient gold artefacts to less ancient cable knitting. I live in Ireland, and love to knit and spin wool, and to drink lots of tea!

Most or all of my patterns have the following inclusivity features:

Charted and written instructions

How to get in touch with me: email - playingwithfibre@gmail.com

Can you share my images (attributed, with no edits): Yes

Pronouns: she/her

Purchasable patterns

Note: All prices shown are listed in US dollars. For designers who sell in US dollars, the prices are accurate. For designers who sell in other currencies, the prices have been converted to US dollars using a recent exchange rate and are therefore approximates.

26 purchasable patterns

Ardcrony

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $4.69
Price ~~$4.69~~ $3.52 (you save $1.17 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: 51 x 109 cm / 20 x 43 " at widest points.
Yarn weight: Aran
Total yardage needed: 437 to 459 yards
Gauge: 19 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Blackwood

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.21
Price ~~$5.21~~ $3.91 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: One size: Wingspan 155 cm / 61inches. Depth 66 cm / 26 inches
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 875 to 962 yards
Gauge: 23 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch worked flat
Hooks/needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Bobailin

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.21
Price ~~$5.21~~ $3.91 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: 84x120x144 cm / 33x47x 56.5 inches
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 800 to 880 yards
Gauge: 22 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch worked flat
Hooks/needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Bulla Cowl

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.21
Price ~~$5.21~~ $3.91 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Scarf/cowl
For: Adults
Sizing: One Size: 66 cm / 26 inches circumference. 18 cm / 7 inches depth.
Yarn weight: Sport
Total yardage needed: 416 to 448 yards
Gauge: 26 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in stocking stitch
Hooks/needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Cas

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.21
Price ~~$5.21~~ $3.91 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: One size: Wingspan 192 cm / 75.5 inches. Depth 61 cm / 24 inches.
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 930 to 984 yards
Gauge: 19 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch worked flat
Hooks/needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Cas Hat

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.21
Price ~~$5.21~~ $3.91 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Hat
For:
- Adults
- Babies
Sizing: To fit head circumference: Size 1 (Child): 50.5 cm / 20 inches. Size 2 (Small Adult): 56 cm / 22 inches. Size 3 (Large Adult): 61 cm / 24 inches.
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 163 to 232 yards
Gauge: 24 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches in striped garter stitch worked in the round, measured after blocking.
Hooks/needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Coggalbeg Cowl

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $4.69
Price ~~$4.69~~ $3.52 (you save $1.17 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Scarf/cowl
For: Adults
Sizing: One size: 32 x 131 cm / 12.5 x 51.5"
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 766 to 875 yards
Gauge: 27 stitches = 4 inches in Blended Stripes (in pattern)
Hooks/needles: US 2½ - 3.0 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Cranra

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $4.69
Price ~~$4.69~~ $3.52 (you save $1.17 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Scarf/cowl
For: Adults
Sizing: 150 x 23 cm / 59 x 9" excluding fringes.
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 656 to 711 yards
Gauge: 19 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch knit flat
Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Cuar

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $4.69
Price ~~$4.69~~ $3.52 (you save $1.17 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: One size: 164 x 105 x 92 cm / 64 x 41 x 36"
Yarn weight: Sport
Total yardage needed: 766 to 842 yards
Gauge: 22 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Fána

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $4.69
Price ~~$4.69~~ $3.52 (you save $1.17 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Scarf/cowl
For: Adults
Sizing: Small (Large)
Yarn weight: DK
Total yardage needed: 273 to 498 yards
Gauge: 20 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches in stitch pattern
Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Eimear Earley

Free Range Legwarmers

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $4.17
Price ~~$4.17~~ $3.13 (you save $1.04 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Other accessory
For: Babies
Sizing: Baby: approx 3 -12 months plus.
Yarn weight: DK
Total yardage needed: 120 to 131 yards
Gauge: 22 stitches = 4 inches in stocking stitch worked in the round
Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Gotha

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $4.69
Price ~~$4.69~~ $3.52 (you save $1.17 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: One size: Wingspan 130 cm / 51". Depth 57 cm / 22.5". Bind off edge 111 cm / 43.5"
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 733 to 875 yards
Gauge: 22 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch stripes
Hooks/needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: playingwithfibre

Ka-Boom!

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $4.69
Price ~~$4.69~~ $3.52 (you save $1.17 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: One size
Yarn weight: DK
Total yardage needed: 465 to 492 yards
Gauge: 14 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
Hooks/needles: US 8 - 5.0 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Liath

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $4.69
Price ~~$4.69~~ $3.52 (you save $1.17 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: One size: 78 x 112 x 150 cm / 30 x 44 x 59 inches (measured along curving edges)
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 716 to 766 yards
Gauge: 25 stitches and 50 rows = 4 inches in Garter stitch, knit flat
Hooks/needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Carol Feller

Móin

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.21
Price ~~$5.21~~ $3.91 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Scarf/cowl
For: Adults
Sizing: Small (Large)
Yarn weight: Worsted
Total yardage needed: 198 to 390 yards
Gauge: 18 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in Garter Stitch
Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Roinn

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $4.69
Price ~~$4.69~~ $3.52 (you save $1.17 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Scarf/cowl
For: Adults
Sizing: One size: 79 x 26 cm / 31 x 10 inches.
Yarn weight: Worsted
Total yardage needed: 262 to 284 yards
Gauge: 18 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in stranded colourwork
Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm, US 9 - 5.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Roinn Hat

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.21
Price ~~$5.21~~ $3.91 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Hat
For:
- Adults
- Babies
Sizing: Size 1 (child): 50 cm / 19.5 inches. Size 2 (teen): 53 cm / 21 inches. Size 3 (small adult): 56 cm / 22 inches. Size 4 (large adult): 60 cm / 23.5 inches.
Yarn weight: Aran
Total yardage needed: 122 to 210 yards
Gauge: 19 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stocking (stockinette) stitch
Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm, US 7 - 4.5 mm, US 8 - 5.0 mm, US 9 - 5.5 mm, US 10 - 6.0 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Solas

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $4.69
Price ~~$4.69~~ $3.52 (you save $1.17 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Hat
For:
- Adults
- Babies
Sizing: Size: baby, toddler, child, small adult, large adult.
Yarn weight: Sport
Total yardage needed: 175 to 284 yards
Gauge: 28 stitches and 39 rows = 4 inches in stocking stitch (stockinette)
Hooks/needles: US 2 - 2.75 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Sos

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.21
Price ~~$5.21~~ $3.91 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: Small (Large)
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 734 to 1307 yards
Gauge: 22 stitches and 45 rows = 4 inches in Striped garter and stocking stitch
Hooks/needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Stua

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $4.69
Price ~~$4.69~~ $3.52 (you save $1.17 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Hat
For:
- Adults
- Babies
Sizing: baby, toddler, child, small adult, large adult
Yarn weight: Sport
Total yardage needed: 198 to 357 yards
Gauge: 26 stitches and 54 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
Hooks/needles: US 2 - 2.75 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Joseph Feller

Taisce

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.21
Price ~~$5.21~~ $3.91 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Scarf/cowl
For: Adults
Sizing: One Size
Yarn weight: DK
Total yardage needed: 343 to 383 yards
Gauge: 19 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Inclusive features: Instructions include captioned video
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Taispeantais

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.21
Price ~~$5.21~~ $3.91 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: One size: Wingspan 146 cm / 57.7" Depth 71 cm /28"
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 766 to 875 yards
Gauge: 20 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch worked flat
Hooks/needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Torc Scarf

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $4.69
Price ~~$4.69~~ $3.52 (you save $1.17 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Scarf/cowl
For: Adults
Sizing: Small and Large
Yarn weight: DK
Total yardage needed: 437 to 667 yards
Gauge: 18 stitches = 4 inches in garter stitch
Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Turas

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $5.21
Price ~~$5.21~~ $3.91 (you save $1.30 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Shawl/wrap
For: Adults
Sizing: Small (Large)
Yarn weight: DK
Total yardage needed: 644 to 752 yards
Gauge: 19 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in Garter Stitch Blocked
Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Inclusive features: Instructions include captioned video
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Photo: Eimear Earley

Very Simple Baby Mitts

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $4.17
Price ~~$4.17~~ $3.13 (you save $1.04 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Handwear
For: Babies
Sizing: one size
Yarn weight: Aran
Total yardage needed: 70 to 77 yards
Gauge: 20 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in stocking stitch, worked in the round
Hooks/needles:
- Crochet: 4.0 mm (G)
- Knitting: US 7 - 4.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

Ziggy Played with Yarn

Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
Price: $4.69
Price ~~$4.69~~ $3.52 (you save $1.17 when you use the discount code)
Craft: Knitting
Category: Scarf/cowl
For: Adults
Sizing: Finished size 136 cm / 53.5" around / 14.5 cm / 5.75" wide
Yarn weight: Fingering
Total yardage needed: 820 to 875 yards
Gauge: 33 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stranded colour work
Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
Inclusive features:
Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz