{new pattern} Kenmare Lace Fingerless Gloves

Remember when I said I was busy? It's a very happy kind of busy that results in even more finalized patterns.




Delicate, yet chic. The Kenmare Lace Fingerless Gloves are so versatile. One skein makes a pair and the easy all over lace pattern makes them a quick knit.

Shown in The Plucky Knitter Cashmere, colorway Iced Audrey

Shown above in the swoon-worthy Plucky Knitter Cashmere, these mitts are perfect for that one irresistible luxury skein splurge.

Shown in The Plucky Knitter Snug Worsted, colorway Peninsula

An even quicker knit, a worsted weight version is included in the pattern. Need a gift for a teacher or another special someone? They would be thrilled with a pair of these fingerless gloves as an expression of your heartfelt gratitude.

Shown in Miss Babs Kunlun, colorway Soul Food

I knew I had to get pictures of the all the test knits (thanks again Tracey for test knitting these!) to show you how simple lace shines in a variety of yarns and looks gorgeous in both variegated and solid colors.

The fabulous photos are by Tricia Soto, aka Cheekyattitude aka our Irish Girlie Knits assistant! The one above is probably one of my faves!

Instructions are written for fingerless gloves that are worked in the round. Pattern is written for either sport or worsted weight yarn, with two different lengths. A chart is provided.

Suggested Yarns: ~155 yards for sport weight version such as The Plucky Knitter Cashmere, Miss Babs Yummy 3-ply, Anzula Squishy, Knitted Wit Victory DK.

~185 yards for dk/ light worsted weight version such as The Plucky Knitter Snug Worsted, Miss Babs Kunlun, Anzula Croquet, Big Bad Wool Weepaca. 

Finished measurements: 3” wide, unstretched and 10 1/2“ long for sport weight version 3” wide, unstretched and 10“ long for worsted weight version.



Special Introductory Sale Price of $4.75 through June 10 (then $6.00). 

Even more good news to come very soon!

Happy Knitting!
xoxo Irishgirlieknits

Nestldown

Many of you remember that I knit and designed a shawl for my sister's lovely wedding last year.  I'm so excited to finally release the pattern, the second in my new e-book, The Sullivan Family Collection!

Introducing.....

Nestldown

A mystical, magical place is how my sister described Nestldown, the lovely estate where she got married. I knit this shawl especially for her wedding, a day filled with so much love.  The hearts that travel down the center panel and into the edging on this shawl symbolize all the love I have for her and my wishes of a lifetime of love and happiness in her new marriage. It was a magical day indeed.

The lovely photos above were by the amazing photographer, Teresa Halton.  My sister and our family were so pleased with the pictures she took that day.  Thank you Teresa!

This design started as an idea way back when I knit the Love Letters sock.  Disco and I both thought the pattern would make a lovely shawl.

Then fast forward to Stitches West last year where I was kind of bemoaning that my sister wanted me to knit a shawl for wedding.  Seemed like a lot of work to me.  But dear Kristine, form A Verb for Keeping Warm, and her mom completely encouraged me!!  Having never knit with laceweight yarn, Kristine picked this lovely skein of Shimmering Tussah Silk.

And my sister looked absolutely amazing that day.  Thanks sis!!

Pattern: Nestldown      

A special introductory sale price of $5, from now through Feb. 4, 2013.  This pattern is also part of The Sullivan Family Collection ($18) and the third pattern in that collection will be released next week.

Note: Instructions are written for a top-down shawl.  Both charted and written instructions are provided for the panel and lace edging. Options for modifying the size of the shawl are provided at the end.

Suggested Yarns: ~ 640 yards of lace weight yarn such as A Verb for Keeping Warm Shimmering Tussah, Anzula Wash My Lace, Malabrigo Yarn Lace, Dubai Knits Pure of Heart, Madelinetosh Tosh Lace, Fleur de Fiber Atlantis Silk

A special thank you to my fabulous test knitters, Josie and Jocelyn!  And Jill, for her awesome graphic design skills!

 

It was a magical day sister!! Love you!  Plenty of time for you guys to knit this for Valentine's Day!  Any takers?!

Happy Knitting!

xoxo Irishgirlieknits