The Knitting Blog of Carol Feller
The Corna shawl is Eimear Earley s second instalment for this year’s Celtic Knits Club.Today, she s here to tell us a little more about the design itself and what you can expect in our final club release. Corna (meaning ‘coil’ in Irish) uses two cable motifs that hint at rope cables, with a little added flair. [ ]
This year s Celtic Knits Club had the theme of Aran Evolution and I wanted my final, sweater pattern to live up this. I will admit, it felt like a big brief, trying to take the tradition and cables and fold it into a more updated silhouette. I m also very much in love with the finished [ ]
A few years ago we asked you if there was a knitting technique that you would like to learn. A few of you mentioned Ladderback Jacquard. I have to admit I was intrigued. I had heard of it in passing but never investigated to find out what it was about. The name sounded complex and [ ]
Sometimes I just fall in love with a yarn. I knit a little swatch and immediately want to cast on. This is what happened with Tussah Tweed. I ve always loved this style of silk. It s more rustic and slubby. It doesn t have the shine of the more polished mulberry silk but it feels wonderful to [ ]
Are you ready to meet our second Celtic Knits Club 2026 pattern? Here to introduce the Fiar Scarf and tell us more about its conception and development is Irish designer Eimear Earley. If after reading this post you would like to join us, the Celtic Knits Club Digital option is available here. Words By Eimear [ ]
Have you ever dreamed about a sweater, seeing the details just the way you wanted them? Well, this is what happened to Laura with this sweater. She knew exactly how she wanted the fabric to feel and went on a quest to find the perfect combination. This meant that for many months she gathered every [ ]
You know that moment when you want to knit something that feels reassuringly classic? Not basic. Not trendy. Classic. That’s where this year’s Celtic Knits Club begins. Because sometimes you don’t need a brand-new technique. You just need beautiful stitch patterns … used well. This Aran cable hat and cowl knitting pattern for this year s [ ]
Are you ready for a cardigan knit-along that will flip your thinking about colourwork, short rows, and garment construction? This spring KAL is for knitters who savor the process of making. The way a cardigan grows beneath your hands, revealing its shape row by row. The best thing about this cardigan, is that it s not [ ]
Would you like to knit a project with a little geometry and a lot of magic? Here s the thing about knitting techniques: some feel practical, some feel clever and a rare few feel like you re solving a very satisfying puzzle stitch by stitch. Our Spring Seasons 2026 pattern sits firmly in the third camp. It s [ ]
A gansey-inspired mystery shawl with brioche and optional garter stitches. Every year as I begin my design for the mystery shawl knit-along I feel a little intimidated. I m trying to balance many different elements so it works as a fun knit, each clue makes sense as cohesive whole, and most importantly, the finished shawl is [ ]