I fell in love with your hat in Martinborough last winter but was away for an extravagant escape so couldn’t justify it…it’s quietly waited in the wings of my desires since.
A good hat is a good friend, I’ll be sure to take it adventuring.
Many thanks for the lovely personal service, my hat feels warmer for it.
I saw your hats at Scout Dublin on my first day there (8 day trip around Ireland) and I so regretted not buying one! So I decided to buy online and am happy that I was able to design my own 🙂 Excited to wear the hat!
Thank you,
Hello Liadain,
I bought one of your lovely hats from the Irish design shop in Dublin this summer when we were over visiting my husband’s cousins. I gave that hat to my sister for Christmas and she has worn it a lot, and several other family members like it so much that they asked me if they could have one too – also one is for me!
So I hope the colour combinations I have chosen prove as popular!
My hats arrived safely and look great! Thanks very much. Another brother in law is already asking for one for his birthday , so I expect I’ll be in touch again soon!
Hello- just to let you know my beautiful jumper arrived today . I absolutely love it .
Thank you very much .
Hi Liadain.
First of all,thank you so much !
My girlfriend absolutely loves it (hat).
And Here is the thing.
Actually I and my girlfriend weren’t sure if we keep this relationship after we leave Ireland because she is from Spain and I’m from Japan and we knew it’s going to be tough in the long time distance relationship .
But right after I gave her the present she asked me to keep in relationship even though it’s going to be a long distance relationship. (It turned out we both wanted to keep this relationship but we both were just scared to ask) and I’m sure the present was like one of the triggers to ask.
So Thanks again for lovely hat and card !
‘What a lovely idea to be able to pick your colours for the Bobble Hat from your merino wool colour range!! Soft and comfy to wear, keeping cosy in the Tassie winter.
Wonderful customer service!!! ‘
I love your products and think it’s so great that your love of knitting with your mum and grandmother has given you much pleasure and success. It is a lovely story. You must be very proud.
Debbie
AUGUST CRAFT MONTH
Fibreshed Ireland Day - Local West Cork Hub
Delighted to be teaming up with @fibreshed_ireland & @kilcoe_studios again this year for a West Cork Fibershed day.
There will also be a Galway Hub day in Gort, hosted by Sandra King of @irishfibrecrafters
In collaboration with Kilcoe Studios, Ballydehob
Saturday 31st August
12pm – 6pm
Please email events@kilcoestudios.com to confirm that you would like to attend, so we have an idea of numbers and to get further details for the event. Event is Free and sponsored by @augustcraftmonth24 & @dccoi
Schedule
12pm Arrival & Greeting – A quick introduction and outline for the day. Tea, Coffee and snacks provided for all diets
12.30 – 2pm Wool Discussion – Talks from local wool growers, spinners, researchers and knitters with a focus on Irish Grown wool, breeds of sheep, processing and knitting in Ireland.
2pm – 3pm Lunch – BYOB or local cafes.
3 – 3.30pm West Cork Flax Talk and Discussion with Kathy Kirwin
3.30 – 4pm Update on Mallon Linen project to reintroduce flax processing by Anna Crudge
4 – 4.30pm Animal Hide processing and tanning - learnings from a local group – Sonia Caldwell
4.30 – 6pm Show & Tell – An open floor for members to talk about their work, show any past or current projects. An opportunity to connect and learn with one another.
Evening time Opportunity for anyone available to stay around the village to go for food/drinks and continue our networking and chats.
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Hi Folks,
Thank you for all the kind words since my last post. They warmed my heart.
Thank you also for all the orders. Many were posted already and last ones will be in the coming days.
I wanted to give you all a heads up on a Newsletter that is coming your way tomorrow morning at 7am. It will have a discount code for 20% off the Ready For You Range. Which includes a few jumpers and the Dathú Collection. The sale will run until this Sunday 28th July.
I`m not giving up the knitting just yet. I am working on a few new designs at the minute and am thinking through how to offer these. I might go down the route of doing *DROPS* and or limited edition runs. Time to get the creative spark back and make some fun knitwear for ye!
The Made For You range will close at the end of August. So please get your orders in asa!
Le grá agus buíochas
Liadain
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Swimsuit @lilyajsmith
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Hello Folks,
I’ve been fairly absent and sporadic on here of late. You see I am trying to figure out where I am at with my knit work. While I love designing knitwear for both creative and technical satisfaction. The mental load of running a small business is insane. The last few years have been tricky, I know many of you are feeling this too. Sales are slower, my team is smaller. To be honest, I`m a little tired out and have notions of changing paths altogether. To what, I do not know yet. Will I? Maybe!
Until I get greater clarity on the next steps, I figured a good place to start is doing a big studio tidy and clear out. It has been great to go through every box, shelf and hidden corner. There is so much yarn; my usual merino wool and merino lambswool, but also lots of other bits. Random yarns and a whole pile of the Irish Grown wool. I have decided to not buy any more yarn and use up what I have. I am remembering so many design ideas. I do feel there are still many things to explore.
This means the Made For You range will close soon, as I won’t be keeping the full 40 shades in stock. Once the current stock runs out then that’s it for now. If you have a Gift Card and want a MFY piece, then I encourage you to place your order asap.
Next step - A Sale! There is a small selection of accessories on the website at 20-30% off. In my next newsletter there will be a discount code for 15-20% off the Ready For You accessories. Keep an eye out for this in the coming week.
It feels good to write this and start the process of changing things up, wherever it leads. I already feel a little lighter. The world can feel a bit heavy these days, our hearts too. I know many of us are feeling this. I guess when you are not feeling inspired it is a difficult place to navigate. Here’s to changing that up for myself and bringing back the spark again, coz my goodness we need the sparks to be bright and true!
That’s it for now.
Le grá agus buíochas
Liadain
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Hi Folks, This is a very very late post.
This beautiful jumper was made for Fergal of @moyhillfarm last year in 2022.
We started this project in 2021 when Fergal and Sally contacted me to see if I could do something with the fleeces they had from their small herd of Jacob sheep. As the volume was too small to be processed in Ireland and I had never processed any wool before. So called on Diarmuid of S-Twist Wool. We sent off the wool to Diarmuid who cleaned the wool and sent it to a mill in Portugal to be spun.
Jacob are naturally brown and cream, which resulted in a beautiful soft grey brown colour yarn. Some of the yarn was then naturally dyed by Malú of @taluearth using Indigo, Madder and Weld. The dark brown yarn is the 2022 clip when the Jacob were bred with a Zwartbles Ram, creating a much darker yarn. This was spun in Ireland by Olann Mill in Cavan, creating a 100% Irish yarn.
The yarn needs to be knit on a chunky knitting machine. I bought a ribber for mine and it knits up the ribs beautifully. I hand knitted on the neck rib. I have been so slow on the this project and have a waiting list of folk that are keen for a jumper made from this wool. I am hoping to get going on the chunky machine again soon and to get more of these into the world for this AW season.
I have a video of me talking about this jumper, so I will share that in a reel or stories. It was so nice to see Fergal post a wee video of him talking about the project over on the Moyhill page so do check that out.
Big thanks to Fergal & Sally for this sweet opportunity.
Grá mór
Liadain
Photos - me, Sally and @aoisetuttyjackson
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Hey Folks,
We are working on some new vests! Thought I`d show ye a sneak peek of them. These are the first two samples.
The first in Bog Green is lovely, the neck is definitely a little small and armhole is neat but works well with a neat fitting top underneath.
The second in Stone Grey is knit a little looser. The neck is more roomy and armhole dropped lower so could we worn with a wider sleeve or teeshirt.
I made both of these kinda short/cropped also looking into longer lengths.
We have another few samples in the mix which we will share soon. I`m figuring out what way to offer these ... maybe add them to the Pick and Knit and offer a longer length.
What do ye think? I love a vest, perfect for our Irish weather when it`s those hot/cold days, for hikes to keep core warm yet airy and for doubling up in winter under a cardie or over a dress.
Hope ye are all doing ok these days. It`s still so absolutely shocking what`s going on in *G@za. Our hearts breaking every day while we witness the horrors yet also trying to find love and joy in this precious life and celebrate this.
Le grá
Liadain
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Old notebooks. It`s funny looking back through old notebooks and seeing the designs you did or didn`t try. I`m catching up on some old ones or ones that I started to sample yet the time wasnt there to finalise.
My sketches are always quite plain. These mostly are about colour. Thought it would be interesting to share a few. Inspire myself to delve back to design.
That first pink & red stripey top is still one of my favorites to wear. Might be nice to make a few more of them.
Any designs you particularly like?
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I am delighted to be holding this circle with Catherine @woman_of_the_wombs in @saraswati.heartways.yoga studio just outside Ballydhob. All proceeds from the tickets go to @revolution_period_ a charity started by @kitty_maguire_menstrual_mentor.
Please DM with any questions.
Le grá
Liadain & Catherine ♡
REVOLUTION PERIOD 2024 | Womb Love - Menstrual Cycle Circle
An inter-generational workshop laying the foundations for deep menstrual cycle awareness beginning with body literacy we deserve to be taught but never were. We will lead you through guided practices to explore & cultivate your connection to your womb & menstrual cycle. Space to create your own womb art.
An opportunity to share in circle and connect with other cyclical beings.
This workshop is suitable for 9 years+ to 99 and beyond
What to expect:
A safe cosy space
Opening Ritual & Meditation
Circle Sharing
Naming of our female reproductive system & learning how to find the location of our wombs
Create your own womb art to take home
Journal Prompts
Red Thread Closing Ritual
What to bring:
Journal & Pen
Comfortable clothing
Cushion or Sheepskin
Revolution Period is a volunteer-based festival with a mission to weave a red thread all around Ireland, highlighting Menstrual Cycle Awareness (MCA) and raising funds to support MCA Education, Period Poverty and more.
Revolution Period raises funds for biodegradable and plastic free menstrual products for those who don’t have access or funds to purchase in Ireland.
Over the years we’ve contributed to:
@menstruationmatters
@positiveperiodsireland
Refugee centres throughout ireland
Women’s refuges for domestic violence
Direct provision centres
Womens addiction centres
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Hey Folks,
Here`s two raglan cardigans that we made recently. The first in Wild Rose with Mustard and Orange pockets. The 2nd in Deep Red with lil stripes of Foxglove and Carnival Red on the sleeve cuffs. This one was super cropped so we left off the pockets.
Always send me an email if you have a special request for fit or length. We can see what we can do.
Big love
Liadain
❤️✨️
Song @blue.mockingbirds
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Hey Folks,
Here`s the latest Dearbhla jumper. Made for @dearbhlaglynn in Fuchsia Pink. A few changes. Its a lil wider with a longer waist band.
These cosy jumpers are great for keeping your lower back and kidneys warm. Can be ordered in lots of different colours. Dm me with your interest.
Grá agus buíochas
Liadain ✨️
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Hi Folks,
New Baby Hats are here!
Six new colours in Size One which fits 6 months up to 2 years! Look at these lil cuties. We know you love some of the classic baby colours and we always try do a few gender neutral ones too. What do you think?
We decided to only stock the baby hats in the Ready For You range, as well frankly they are the main ones that ye want. If you are seeking a Hat for 3years up to 12 years then go to the Made For You section and you can order there. If you have a question or a colour request then pop it in the Order Notes and we`ll be in touch.
I am also curious to see if you are keen for Teeny Baby Hats. That would fit 0-6 months. These would be one colour with no bobble. Let me know your thoughts.
Song - Baby Dream by @samyelyel
Grá mór agus buíochas
Liadain ♡
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Hey Folks,
These new kerchiefs are finally online. I took these videos in late February and it`s taken me til now to get them online.
There are two new colours Grass Green and Turmeric. These are added to the 2024 colours. There are 5 random kerchiefs with a thick stripe on one edge. Curious to see if you like these and would be keen for more random striped kerchiefs. I did do a few wide striped a few years ago, which were a hit.
There`s only one of each of these - Linen/Yellow, Linen/Rosemary, Barracuda/Rosemary & two Barracuda/Yellow.
Making the reel was a bit of craic! Enjoy!
Hope ye are all well.
Grá agus buíochas
Liadain ♡
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Hello Folks,
Introducing the Kitty Jumper Dress. It`s a pretty simple addition to our range: the Frank Large jumper made longer with shorter arms.
This is a special garment for me though, I choose to make a cosy comfy garment to wear during my menstrual bleed, to honour this time more. As I mentioned in the previous post that I have been learning more about the menstrual cycle and how we can support ourselves more during them. I`m training with @kitty_maguire_menstrual_mentor. Who better to name the dress after only the amazing woman who started the Red Alchemy Clann.
The colour I choose are Carnival Red body and Deep Red Sleeves to represent the magic blood. Wild Rose on the neck for feminine softeness of the rose petals but also their protective thorns, these are needed to remind us to put ourselves first a little. Cancel dates when your period arrives, try to make space to rest, which I realise is not easy. Then Bog Green on the cuffs for the earth and Mother nature. To remind me to give my blood back to the earth and spend time in nature.
I was lucky that my last period came on Good Friday, so I cancelled plans and had 3 days to rest up, cook nice food, sleep, lay by the fire. This is the first time I`ve ever given myself that much time to just be. It was so nice and I feel much better for it now as I move into my Inner Spring time. In a world where doing is most praised and capitalism is ruining the world, to Rest is a Radical act. It`s also a privilege for those of us lucky enough to find time relax, be that a day or a few hours.
Anyway, I could rattle on for ages but for now I just wanted to show ye this jumper dress. I love it. Delighted to have a cosy thing to wear to the shops, to do gentle yoga in or just hop into bed in. Works with leggings, trackies or comfy pants.
These dresses can be made from any of the Eileen or Frank Jumper sizing. I`m keen to try a smaller size for a neat fit. I also have one this exact size in Black & Navy which I will share soon. Do tell me your thoughts and if you are interested in one. And how`s the period talk landing? Ye into it?
Grá mór
Liadain ❤️
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Blessings to you all as we celebrate Sheela na Gig today.
I was always so curious about the Sheela na Gig stone carvings. I am curious as to what she means to you?
To me she represents our wild feminine energy, the one that creates life, births the next generation, holds the doorway beautiful pleasure, our se xual energy, creative life force, the power of female menstrual cycle, where our magic blood comes from, fertility.
If this post seems somewhat out of context for knitwear designer, it is because that I am training to be a Menstruality Leader with Kitty Maguire. It is a space and role that is slowly forming, a new creative path. So today I choose to write this post as a birthing of my own and ask the ancient energies of Sheela na Gig to guide me onward in my own creative path and bring this to the world.
I thought about setting up a new account to separate `brand` from me. I have never felt like I set out to be a knitwear `brand` as such, it was always more about creating functional warm knitwear and to encourage you all who invests in the knitwear to celebrate yourselves by choosing your own unique colours. My way of adding cosy colourful love to the world. I will continue to create beautiful knitwear with my wee team.
Now I feel that I will share it all here, the knitwear, my creativity and the Menstrual circle work. It`s funny as I didn`t set out for this post to become this. But it all feels true and connected to Sheela naGig. My aim is see where craft and our cycles connect. I`m at the beginning of the journey so who knows where it will take me. ✨️
Also feeling so grateful today for all the amazing women in my life that are guiding me, my four amazing sisters, all my magic friends and women who are living their truth and wild creativity in all sorts of ways.
Hope ye found some time to think and celebrate whatever Sheela means to you today. I`ve really enjoyed painting her. Got some new ideas to explore too.
Le grá, meas, neart agud buíochas
Beannacht
Liadain ♡
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Good Morning,
Delighted to launch Dathú 2.0 Collection is now on the website. Check your email spam for our newsletter that has a little discount code til midnight on Saturday 16th March.
All these pieces were knit in Ecru, natural cream wool and dyed with natural dyed by @talu.earth . Malú and I tried out different colours, lighter tones, one coloured dyes, dip-dyes and our favourite tie-dyes. We are learning from each batch of what works well and doesn`t work.
We would love to get your feedback too! So please tell us what you like! I am also taking orders for our next batch for jumpers and cardigans. You get to choose your style, size, dye colours and dye techniques to create your own one of a kind garment.
Malú dyes with plants grown and processed in Europe using organic or low-energy methods that don’t cause deforestation. These plants have tried and tested historical efficacy and colourfastness. Natural dyeing is an alternative to synthetic dyeing that doesn`t pollute waterways and is gentler on the skin of the wearer.
Which goes nicely with our super soft merino wool, creating beautiful knitwear that is kind to our skin and to our Earth. This collection was Highly Commended in the @irishcountrymag Irish Made Awards last year!
We look forward to posting these beauties out around the world.
Le grá agus buíochas
Liadain
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Hello folks,
I`m starting to process the new Dathú Collection photos and remembered these photos. They kind of crack me up, so thought the most fun way was to post them all and give ye a giggle into how gas it is for me to try model and be a photographer. If you can imagine me shouting Cheese at my phone to take the photo. 😂
Well mission accomplished... you get the feel of the jumper!!!
This jumper was snapped up before it made it onto the website. Hence me taking a few quick snaps before it went in the post.
It was knit by us and tie dyed by @talu.earth with Madder and Weld to create this beautiful dapple of orange, red and yellow. It is a Frank Medium.
Keep an eye out for a newsletter soon with a link the second batch of the Dathú Collection. It`s a limited run of kids and adult hats, a few kerchiefs and two jumpers.
Message me if you`re interested in a Dathú naturally dyed knit. I`m taking orders for the next limited edition run. This next batch will showcase more variety of dye options and colours.
Le grá & buíochas
Liadain
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Hey folks, I`ve been thinking about how Id like to enguage a little more on here. I`ve felt that the world being so heavy of late and there`s so much to tune into and figure out. All of which Im on for. I`m in it with you all. But my goodness my energy has been zapped too. And its felt like I`ve wanted to run away from here, coz where do colourful wool things fit. Then I listened to a few things and got a good reboot.
It`s important that we celebrate our gifts, that we bring joy and share it, even more so when things are really feicin tough. So anyway... half way through knitting this hat I decided to do a time lapse.
The ends of cones are always hanging around so I decided to start knitting random striped hats with them. I ususlly pile them on the floor beside me and just start with enough to do the rib. Then just randomly choose colours as I go. As I`m changing colour every few rows I hand feed in the yarn into the carriage, which makes it a slower process. And a good workout as my hand and arm work as the tension mast. The movement has a nice flow. Maybe I`ll do another video where I`m more visible.
I don`t plan the stripes out and instead just go with what I am drawn to and feeling into how many rows. Sometimes whats left on the cone dictates the stripes. It`s fun, it takes time, it`s more like playing. It`s nice to just flow and not overthink.
And great to use up the end of yarn. Win win.
Hope you enjoyed it.
Grá agus buíochas
Liadain ♡
Agus mar a deir Motaz. Saoirse Phalaistín ♡
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Hello Folks,
Wooo hoo! I`m outside in sandles, no socks and a teeshirt. The wools are still on, a wool skirt and vest! Also a nod to my head to toe teal outfit!! And wearing my March Hare broach, kindly gifted to me by @la_moonepilates ♡
It`s a bit silly to be trying to work outside as I`m processing photographs of some teeny run of new kerchiefs. Two new colours and a few random ones with a stripe of colour!
A big thank you to everyone who voted on the new kerchief colours polls. It was so helpful. I love colour so much so I want to order them all. I also want to give you guys a really beautiful selection this year. I know much you all love your cosy kerchief hugs, mise freisin ♡
There`s also Batch 2.0 of the Dathú Collection made with @talu.earth. There will be 2 jumpers, kerchiefs, adult and kids hats. We are learning more about what works for these naturally dyed knits and what ones you like. Really keen to get them out to the world.
If you are keen for first dibs on these, make sure you are signed up to the newsletter. I will be sending one out in the next few days. When it`s done it`s done!
Also check out the beautiful watermellon tufts by @project_prolong_. Kim is raising funds for Pal est ine. I look forward to getting mine ♡.
Grá mór
Liadain ♡
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Ello ello,
How many kerchiefs can one wear at once!!??
It`s been misty and foggy here the past few days so I certainly feel like wrapping up lots even though it`s a lil warmer.
A wee shop update: these kerchief colours are now restocked online. Get in quick as the studio will be closed for a few weeks while I go on holidays. A much needed restoration time. I can`t fricken wait for a bit of sun on my skin and beautiful nature to immerse myself in.
Orders need to be in by Monday at 4pm for posting on Tuesday.
Studio closed from Tuesday 6th til Monday 26th.
I will post any ready for you orders placed during that time on 22 or 23rd.
Til then, have a lovely weekend.
Le grá agus buíochas
Liadain ♡
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Hello & Happy New - calender - Year!
I`m back in the studio today, well I`m always in the studio as it`s a very integrated home studio. I am back working today. Answering your emails, processing orders and writing a big list to get myself in gear.
It`s definitely a slow start back for me. The tree is still up with lights. I took down all the festive decorations. Maybe it will come down next week or maybe at the end of the month. I`ve been thinking of traditions since my last post and what ones that mean something to me. I do love the tree, the light it gives off is so beautiful, the smell nourishes and excits the little kid in me.
It`s mainly still up as my partner is away and I figured we will do it together. I also have thought about adding things to it, little words and affirmations of the things I`d like to embrace this coming year. So we`ll see how that goes. Do you choose a word(s) to support you through the year? Im working on mine at the minute.
One thing is that this year I will be setting aside more time for craft as ritual and explore how I can bring craft with me through the seasons, celtic wheel and menstrual cycles. I am looking forward to seeing what unfolds from my heart and hands.
Some photos here...
Me today, cosied up. It`s cold!!!
The beautiful tree all lit up.
Some nature around West Cork from recent walks.
Nature altar with flowers and candles lit in remembrance of loved ones that have passed and for sending out peace to the world.
The fire
The sea at my first swim of the year. I wont lie, it was cold and emotional!
Sending you all so much love for the year ahead with blessings of Peace & Joy.
Grá agus buíochas
Liadain ❤️✨️
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