Ring of Kerry

Thank you so much for all the Irish Girlie love during my birthday month-long celebration. I can't wait to see the projects pop up on ravelry! And here we are entering another exciting month! Happy March everyone!

I released a new pattern just in time for STITCHES West in two colors of Anzula Cole and it was a big hit at the show.

Introducing, Ring of Kerry. 



How can you not love a quick, gratifying knit in Aran weight on size 8 needles!?



This past week Erica has had a ton of fun knitting the 3-color version in Plucky Knitter Primo Aran. I just love the three color version!! She chatted it up on Instagram and in our ravelry group and earlier today she took Ring of Kerry on a big day out with her family. They got to escape the frigid Michigan weather



inside a conservatory surrounded by pretty plants.




Shown in Plucky Knitter Primo Aran colorways Rachel, Corduroy, Wintry Mix

Those Plucky colors are definitely Erica!





A trip to Ireland isn't complete without taking in the spectacular beauty of the Ring of Kerry on the west coast of Ireland. The 179-km route includes scenic views of beaches, the lakes of Killarney, mystical castles, the town of Kenmare and their lace-making industry, and so much more. This infinity scarf captures a bit of that mystical, magical landscape and includes a bit of everything too... lace, color, and more!  

Ring of Kerry is $4.75 for the month of March, along with Rathmore



and Knocknagree.



Why? Because we are having a super fun, super special Ireland Destinations KAL on ravelry! Pick any one of these patterns and knit-a-long with us! We'll have weekly contests and at the end of the month there will be fabulous prizes for some lucky winners. Join the KAL here. We'll be sharing the prizes there in the next week or so...they are awesome!!

Happy Knitting!
xoxo Irishgirlieknits

52 Weeks of Happy (12/52)

• purpley pink sunsets

• relaxing girls' weekend that involves mimosas, sangria, knitting, and finishing projects

• girls' night at the Giants game earlier this week

• seeing Warwick featured in an ad in the new Twist Collective

Hope you guys are having a happy weekend too!!
xoxo Irishgirlieknits

p.s. Don't forget Blue Lake Springs is on sale through Monday and the KAL coupon code  is happyspring and good through Monday for 20% off IGK shawls, infinity scarves and cowls :)

Knit Happenings

Every day this week I've told myself I need to get this blog post done to show you guys something new on the needles and tell you about a few IGK happenings.  And every night I'm just exhausted by the time I have a few minutes of quiet.  But I'm leaving tomorrow for a long girls' weekend, so although I'm tired, I know I'll be relaxing all weekend!!

I've been dying to show you the new design on my needles. I swatched last Saturday and I'm almost done!



Look familiar?  It is the edging from Knocknagree but on a worsted weight yarn instead of fingering weight. This is going to be an infinity scarf and one of the accessories that will be added to the Sullivan Family Collection by the end of the month.



I took this picture Sunday evening and it is almost done.  I blame the yarn. OMG! Anzula's yarns are lovely, but her For Better or Worsted is ahhhhhhmazing! Seriously, I'm in love. It is like knitting with buttah.



A little someone liked these colors and wanted to get in on the photoshoot :)

Once this pattern is written up and released it will be perfect for our new knitalong over in the Irish Girlie Knits Group on Ravelry.  Our knitalong is just getting started and you'll have until mid June to finish. This quarter we are all about shawls, infinity scarves, and cowls!  All of my IGK Designs that meet this criteria are 20% off with the coupon code:  HAPPYSPRING  through Monday, April 15. Just head on over to my ravelry shop if you want to take advantage of the sale and then join our KAL.

The only shawl that isn't on sale is the Blue Lakes Spring Shawlette, since that is on sale already for $4.50 until Monday, April 15. Another one skein shawl design.....it knits up in a flash! You may remember a quick end of summer getaway last August that I talked about here.  This design was born there.

A lake hidden in the mountains.  Clear blue waters amidst redwoods and pine trees.  Summers of my childhood were spent here and when I returned this year I was inspired.  The perfect blue colorway is highlighted in the simplicity of the garter stitch body, while the pine cones are captured in the lace edging.  

You may recognize my lovely model as Jill of Knitterella fame.  Thanks to her and Alisa Deshano Divine for collaborating and bringing my pattern to life in these lovely photos.  For more info about them, Jill has a great post here.  I'm hoping to finish up another knit this weekend and get another design or two off to her!

Blue Lake Springs Shawlette           

Note: Instructions are written for a top-down shawlette.  Both charted and written instructions are provided for the lace edging.  Notes on how to increase the size of the shawlette are at the end of the pattern; however you will need additional yardage.

Suggested Yarns: ~ 400 yards of fingering weight yarn such as Little Red Bicycle Dapper, Anzula Dreamy, Zen Yarn Garden Serenity 20, Knitted Wit Cashy Wool, Sincere Sheep Cushy Fingering

Materials:

·         Size US 7 (4.5mm) or size to obtain gauge, knitting needles

·         Tapestry needle

·         Blocking pins

Gauge:  22 sts and 32 rows= 4” over st st, unblocked

Finished measurements: 51” wide and 22 ½” long at center points, after blocking

 

So that's a bit of the update on the knitting front. I'm hoping to get lots more done this weekend.  What do you have on your needles? I'd love to hear!

Happy Weekend!!!
xoxo Irishgirlieknits 

P.S. Did you see Anne Hanson's Craftsy class has been released?!  You guys know I'm a huge fan of hers and I think I've taken 4 classes from Anne and have learned so much! I'll be signing up for this one soon :)

52 Weeks of Happy (6/52)

• bright, colorful flowers from the farmer's market last weekend

• Quince yarn and a perfect project bag from A Verb for Keeping Warm   

• Lil' Snowboarder learning to weave on her new Zoom Loom  

• getting back into the swimming pool again this week                                                                                     

Hope there is lots of happy filling your weekend!

Happy Knitting!
xoxo Irishgirlieknits

p.s. Sunday is the last day to buy Knocknagree on sale for $5   

Stitches West Preview!

Before I jump right in to the excitement of Stitches West, I want to say a big, big thank you to you guys for helping to wish my sister a happy birthday!! She'd love all the comments.  Thank you!  And I loved all the comments regarding my designing and knitting process and look forward to talking about that more with you guys.

But first, Stitches West.  I'm so looking forward to a weekend of hanging out with my knitting friends and of course, some shopping!! Last year's Stitches I was still on crutches from knee surgery, so it was a bit of a bummer.  This year I'll be walking around just fine, which may not be good for my wallet :)  I will be helping out in the Blue Moon Booth so please stop by and say hi if you are at Stitches this weekend!

For Irish Girlie Knits Designs, stop by Knitted Wit's Booth #945 to see lots of IGK samples and patterns!  Lorajean has fun colors and gorgeous yarns.  She's hosting a Fiar KAL in March, so be sure to pick out the yarn for that too.

You'll also see my new design, Warwick, in her booth.  I'll definitely be getting more Shine while I'm there since I fell in love with that yarn when I was knitting with it.



At Anzula's booth #840/939, you'll be able to see samples of Lilianna and Holbrook and pick out the perfect yarn to knit your own!  You'll also see my brand new design, Knocknagree, there as well!  I'm so excited to finally release this pattern.  It features two sizes and options for a two-color option.  I'll do a more detailed post about it next week.

Here are a few pictures...





Thank you to Disco for knitting up this sample with lightning speed!!



This is the smaller version I knit for myself for my sister's wedding.  I just love the yarn, Anzula's Cloud.  It blocks beautifully!

If you can't make it to Stitches West, Anzula's Cloud is available here or here or at your favorite LYS.  The pattern is on sale from now through the end of the month for $5.00 too!  
 

I'll try to blog over the weekend with lots of pictures for those of you who can't join us!! 

Happy Knitting!
xoxo Irishgirlieknits