Have you heard about our Knit-together? No? Well, let me tell you all about it. This time of year, our knitting can become a bit frantic. Whether it’s a rush to finish Christmas gifts or to get that new sweater off the needles, it can become a bit chaotic. So this winter we’re here with you for your countdown to the holidays. Why not take some time for you this December and join us on YouTube as we knit our holiday sweater LIVE! In November we released our Yew Mor sweater which is a fantastic knit for before or during the holiday season. Pick your colour right and you can even have yourself a ..read more

Cosy hibernation. That’s the resounding feeling I have when winter starts to dig its heels in. As the days are getting shorter, and the wind is cold, we need to find the simple pleasures that make this season truly special. The bright sparkling fires and lights which are a beckon in the darkness. That wonderful feeling you get as you walk into a bright, cosy room from the outdoors. Inviting and warm. The comforting feeling of your favorite chair as you reach for your current wip. This feeling and imagery above, is what we drew from for our Winter Seasons club. Our designer for the winter club ..read more

I love knitted holiday decorations. But did you know they have a secret superpower? Mini-knits teach you all the techniques of larger knits in a fraction of the time! A mini-version of a knitted construction is a really great way to learn how all the pieces fit together. It’s got all the parts of a full size knitted piece but is knit in a jiffy! You can almost think of them as glorified swatches, or maybe construction swatches? Stolen Stitches Holiday DecorationsMini Knitted Sweater Holiday Decoration Last Christmas I created the first of my holiday decorations, a mini raglan sweater. If you a ..read more

Want to know a secret? Planning our Celtic Knits Club is one of the highlights of our year here at Stolen Stitches. It’s everything we love; beautiful yarn, bouncy cables, and breathtaking hand-knits. And I bet you’re dying to find out more about this year’s knitting club, so let’s dive right in: Celtic Knits Club 2024: Where Design meets Tradition. For knitters who want to explore hand-knit cables inspired by the Islands of Ireland. Intrigued? Last year, we introduced you to our brand new yarn Deas, spun for us by Donegal Yarns. You loved this beautiful blend of merino and mohair as much as w ..read more

You know I thought I had a good grasp of historical Irish knitting, but this summer I got a surprise! A local knitter, Jean Long, came into our studio during our 15th birthday celebration with a very special sweater. It was a knit like I had never seen before from Ireland. Most traditional Irish knits I’ve encountered have been worked in pieces and seamed together. From the 1950s these were produced for sale, primarily on the Aran Islands with heavy, all over cabling and textures. This style of knitwear is too elaborate and complex for everyday wear, but it was produced for sale and not worn ..read more

Have you ever been so inspired by a hand-knit that you just need to find out more? This is what happened after Jean long’s visit to the Stolen Stitches studio where she brought us a stunning Irish gansey. We had to visit Cape Clear during Heritage week, here in Ireland this summer, and find out more about the local history and the Geansaí Chléire she brought us. Join us and press play below, and enjoy our visit to the Irish Island: The Geansaí Chléire: A Link to the Past Ganseys are traditionally associated with the east coast of England and, more broadly, the UK. So, finding one on Cape Clea ..read more

Have you ever found yourself dreaming of a colourwork sweater? One with a colourwork yoke that’s relaxing to knit? Well, so was I and, as it turns out, so were the ladies in the Stolen Stitches studio! You can see the final sweater below and if you’d like to find out more about the design process, the knitting pattern and/or yarn kits read on! Yew Mor Colourwork Yoke Sweater in Deas yarn Before I dive into the design process of the yoke itself, let me answer some common questions around these sweater types so we are all on the same page. The Yew Mor sweater is a circular yoke construction, the ..read more

Brioche is such a divisive technique. Would you believe that I ran away from it for many years? A few years ago I decided to tackle it head on, working my way slowly through different variations in the technique. By the time I finished, I had completely fallen in love with knitting brioche. I loved the dense, squishy fabric. I loved the dramatic effect of increases and decreases. And I love wearing it! If you’ve been afraid of this technique, I hope the autumn seasons patterns will help you fall in love with it as well. Tealach 2 colour brioche hatTealach Hat This hat is a great way to get sta ..read more

This is exciting, a new Season and a brand new take on our Seasons club. It’s still the Seasons Club you know and love BUT updated. Journey with us through the Irish Seasons, one technique at a time! Do you find learning new techniques intimidating? Then this may be the club for you. It will introduce you to new knitting techniques, with the perfect yarn and accessory project for the season. Seasons is where I get to play; with techniques and new-to-me yarns. Then I channel all of my learning into tutorial videos, tips and techniques. The more I experiment the more I can teach you! A lot of my ..read more

This year our autumn knit-along is all about options. This is, after all, why we knit! Options to get the prefect fit, in a dreamy yarn, in a colour we love. Yes, it can take a bit of tweaking along the way, but that’s the fun of a KAL! This year we have a wearable sweater, with delicate details. The basic shape is refined and not too complex, which allows for much more modification to fit different body shapes. Galanta Sweater Construction The sweater begins from the bottom hem, with front and back worked separately, initially in a faux cable stitch pattern. Yes, a faux cable stitch for the h ..read more