Description
My Irish roots have inspired my love of the Aran style of knitting and I have introduced a modern twist to my creations. Some experience is required to knit this beautiful pattern and it is suitable for a boy or girl.
Size Guide: The pattern for a Hat and Jacket has instructions to fit 16″, 18″, 20″ and 22″ chest and the end product is larger as it is a jacket. By extending the length of the arms and body on the largest size, it would easily fit a 3 year old.
Wool & yarn recommendation…
I often get asked which wool I use and who my yarn supplier is! For this knit I have used Stylecraft Special Aran which I selected for its softness, it is very gentle on a baby’s skin. There are over 88 different shades available through LoveCrafts, who are my preferred yarn and wool supplier. (Spend over £25 to get free P&P and sign up their newsletter for 15% off your first order!)… I would also recommend Paintbox Aran for this pattern.
JAN Tizard (verified owner) –
Love this pattern it is just lush and looks so stylish suitable for either a girl or boy .Donnas patterns are so stylish and very easy to follow even for beginners.
gail taylor (verified owner) –
I have just finished this beautiful cardigan and I am delighted withe the result. As expected the pattern was easy to follow. A good knit for those who are starting off stages of cable knitting. It is suitable for both girls and boys and therefore a very versitile pattern to have in a collection
Margaret MacKenzie (verified owner) –
I cannot wait to do this pattern. It is on my to do list. Love the pattern.
Patricia Skinner (verified owner) –
Made this up for a new baby. The mother was delighted with it.
I found it very easy to knit and not complicated. Ideal starter for a newbie.
Kirsty Hartland (verified owner) –
I have recently bought a few patterns from here and considering I have only really done baby shawls and ladies simple cardigans. I found this pattern easy to follow with no confusion. Onto the next project
Caroline Franielczyk (verified owner) –
Love this pattern, i made it for my 2 granddaughters age 2 months and 2. 1/2 years… it’s adorable I added ribbons with their names on… I’ve bought quite a few patterns and now working my way through them… seems I have an addiction
admin –
And Im addicted to designing them I have to say. I get annoyed doing admin as I would rather be creating. Thank you for taking the time to review – Donna xx