Description
Willow is the granddaughter and great granddaughter of two very good friends of mine from Carrigaline in Co Cork, Mary and Lynda Glavin. She is such a beautiful child and this pattern is my little contribution to mark her birth.
This pattern is ideal for someone wanting to try knitting with Aran and cables and from 8 rows there is only one cable row. In saying that, the finished pattern is very effective and unisex so perfect for a new baby if you don’t know where it is to be a boy or girl!
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 Cardigan 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.
charlotte holden (verified owner) –
great pattern, easy to understand
Margaret MacKenzie (verified owner) –
I love this pattern. So easy to understand and knits up lovely
Julie Crossan (verified owner) –
It was my first time knitting a dbd pattern , I found it very clearly written and easy to follow and the finished results are absolutely adorable 💕 thankyou very much xxx
Deborah Grimshaw (verified owner) –
Another perfect example of Donna’s Designer Patterns. Willow is so lovely to knit. One of my early makes, it was greatly received and I was asked to knit more. I’ve never come across a team as dedicated to their work as this lovely bunch of ladies. Any help you need, they are more than willing to advise and answer any questions you have. I’m so lucky to have come across the group. Thank you ladies 🥰
admin –
Thank you so much for your lovely words and I shall feed this back to the girls. We love what we do and delighted they bring you somuch pleasure- Donna xx
rosebud_09 (verified owner) –
Loved knitting up this cable turned out beautiful, did change it up a little by putting picture on back
rosebud_09 (verified owner) –
Loved knitting up this cable turned out beautiful, did change it up a little by putting picture on back
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Anne Oakes (verified owner) –
Fabulous pattern to , knit easy pattern to follow and would be great for a beginner to cable knitting.
jennycowley (verified owner) –
Willow is a very beautiful pattern and is also not difficult to knit. Have made several in different colours. Have bought several of your patterns just love them
rna (verified owner) –
My first and by no means the last pattern I’ve knitted. Love it ! For my first grandchild due in December . The buttons to compliment are perfect – Daddy’s Girl. On with Winter Berries now.
admin –
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to review. i love the buttons as you dont have to think about matching colours!! Donna xx
Beverley Hirst (verified owner) –
Absolutely love this aran knit done for both boys and girls, stunning pattern. Just looking to get some more patterns, such a talented lady.
admin –
Thank you Beverley, this means so much to the entire team xx
malevett-3694 (verified owner) –
Just love this pattern! Never fails to please and is ideal for newbies to cables as the pattern is so easy to understand🙂