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
Two more MADE FOR YOU jumpers.
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All Black with Charcoal neck and bottom. Carnival Blue & Kingfisher Green Cuffs.
The 2nd is Kingfisher Green with Forest Green neck and bottom ribs. Orange and Mustard Cuffs.
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Have fun designing yours. You can email us with any questions.
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We love to see people having fun with their Made For You jumpers, especially the one odd sleeve.
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The first jumper is a Frank Medium.
Neck & Bottom Rib - Pebble Grey
Body & Sleeve - Moss Green
Sleeve - Mountain Green
Cuffs - Black
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Second Jumper - Eileen XS
Body & Sleeves - Kingfisher Green
All ribs - Purple.
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Limited number of jumpers this season so do get your orders in early.
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I'm loving this beautiful warm autumn weather. Millie and I had a magic day sailing around Roaring Water Bay yesterday. Well Fred was sailing, Millie did fine job of steering and I was mainly along for the ride. Although I did do some half hitch knots to tie the support bouys to the side of the boat when we docked. Amazing the places craft (macrame) and sailing combine!
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I'm so grateful to be able to take a day to go on an impromptu adventure and be able to make up the missed time elsewhere. Life is for living and be-ing.
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We went to Oileán Chléire for a picnic and stroll to Lough Errul. Picked juicy blackberries from the hedgerows in the glorious sunshine. A day to remember.
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Photos 1-2 by @dearbhlaglynn of @tab_halliday, Zach, Enda and Orin.
Photos 3-4 @millie.egan
Photos 5-10 mise.
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🍁🍂 Happy Autumn Equinox 🍂🍁
The leaves are starting to turn into the beautiful warm autumnal colours and with that we re-launch our AW Kerchief range.
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There are 12 colours to choose from. In these photos - Turf worn by Zach and Rosemary by @tab_halliday.
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We have left the 6 SS colours incase you really want that pop of Mint, Fuchsia or Yellow to brighten up the wintry days.
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📸 by @dearbhlaglynn
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⭐ We have two pieces of exciting news for you.
Firstly as you can see from this illustration by @lucyebowen that we have now added the Michael Cardigan to the MADE FOR YOU range and the PICK 'N' KNIT tool.
The Michael cardigan is a V-neck with a dropped shoulder sleeve and two pockets made in Merino wool from Donegal Yarns. With 40 colours to choose from you can embrace your inner rainbow whatever colours that may be. We cant wait to see what you choose!
Secondly the MADE FOR YOU range is now live. This is the first drop of these pieces. We will have a limited run of pieces this winter, so do get in early if you want a colourful custom knit in your favourite colours this Autumn Winter season.
Grá mór
Liadain ♡
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The Pick 'n' Knit colour selector tool was created by @piercegleeson to help @helenepertl choose the colours for her jumper. I met Helen while doing a jumper consultation with her. Being a designer Helen is particular about colour. We had a lovely time going through the subtleties of her choice and various options. She mentioned that Pierce had built a basic tool to help her choose and that he was interested in chatting with me to do a more refined version.
As you can imagine I was delighted to work with Pierce to develop this tool. We firstly needed a beautiful simple illustration of the hat and jumper. @lucyebowen did a wonderful job on these technical yet softly illustrated drawings. I'm really delighted with how this piece of software works and the simplicity of it being just to select the colours, it's complex coding yet low fi in a way. So a huge thank you to Pierce for fitting this in around work and family life. It's such an addition to the experience.
What do you think of the tool? Any feedback? We love to hear your thoughts.
Liadain ♡
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Hello - Dia Duit a chairde,
It's been a while since I have been posting here. I took a lot of time off this summer to roam about the island, visiting old friends and making news ones. Swimming, kayaking trips, a Wild Irish Retreat to start my process of reclaiming the ancient language of Ireland. It was time well spent and I am now ready to get back into the cosy world of all this wool and colour for the AW season.
I hope you have enjoyed the newsletter emails & blog posts. It is exciting to be re-launching the MADE FOR YOU range online this week. There will be a limited offering this year, so it is best to get in early with your order. There will be two drops - the first is today for the newsletter subscribers who received an access code this morning. Check your email if you haven't seen it!
Otherwise the listings will go live on Friday morning, so jump on the PICK 'N' KNIT tool to choose your colours (You'll find it under the ORDERING menu on the website). The second drop will be sometime in October. Subscribe to the newsletter if you want first dibs!
That's it for this post but there is more news to come . . .
Slán go foill
Liadain
Fashion illustration by @lucyebowen
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I love the vibrant green of this seaweed, the purple and yellow of tiny shells. The textures of bubbled kelp, squidging toes, dried jellyfish skin. Nature never ceases to amaze me.
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Are you all on adventures this summer? Exploring new lands? You know we love to see you wearing your knits out and about across the land. Do send us a pic or tag us. Wishing you all to have fun holidays.
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Final Day of the Sale!
Thanks to Clio for all these gorgeous photos of Myles and Tadgh.
20% off our Kids Lambs wool hat range until June 30th.. There are 3 sizes to cover newborn to teenager.
In 9 gorgeous colourways from our collections Rainbow Bright, Wild Land and First Light.
Stay Cosy & Colourful
Liadain x
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Photo @cliomeldon
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Happy Monday!
Wishing you all the best of fun and frolicking now the kids are off school and summer adventures can really begin.
20% off our Kids Lambs wool hat range until June 30th.. There are 3 sizes to cover newborn to teenager.
In 9 gorgeous colourways from our collections Rainbow Bright, Wild Land and First Light.
Stay Cosy & Colourful
Liadain x
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Photo @cliomeldon
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My Mum was a big fan of tree climbing when she was a kid. I love how she has held on to this love of adventure and take her grandkids around the garden to find the best trees, encouraging them to reach just a little higher and to guide feet back onto branches until they can make the leap themselves. Some of my best days were spent in those trees, perched up in the dappled light through the leaves. Magic.
20% off our Kids Lambs wool hat range until June 30th.. There are 3 sizes to cover newborn to teenager.
In 9 gorgeous colourways from our collections Rainbow Bright, Wild Land and First Light.
Stay Cosy & Colourful
Liadain x
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Photo @cliomeldon
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🐑 🌻 KIDS HAT SALE 🌻 🐑
Summer is full of outdoor adventures and it's Ireland so wool is welcome to see playtime flow into dusk.
20% off our Kids Lambswool hat range. There are 3 sizes to cover newborn to teenager.
In 9 gorgeous colourways from our collections Rainbow Bright, Wild Land and First Light.
Until June 30th.
Stay Cosy & Colourful
Liadain x
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Photo @ruth.connolly
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Oxide
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Our kerchiefs are simple functional design at it's best. I have one with me at all times all year long. Worn inside in winter for extra cosiness and in summer for fresh spring mornings and cool summer evenings.
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Do you have one? We would love to hear how you wear yours.
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Photo @katebeanphotography
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Barracuda Kerchief
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How do you wear yours?
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Summer Fun in a Yellow Kerchief made from soft cosy lambswool on a hand driven knitting machine.
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Wild Land
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The land is teaming with colours, Foxgloves and Daisy's. Ferns and long grasses. Gorse and Clover. Glistening turquoise seas and all the colours of the skys from dusk til dawn. Wishing you all the most magic of summers.
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Marianna wears Mint Green kerchief with Teal, Celeste Blue & Grass merino wool hat.
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Fintan wears Barracuda kerchief with Bog Green, Mustard and Fire Red bobble.
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Conor wears Yellow kerchief with Moss Green, Black and Oat hat.
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All hats are our Roll Up style. You choose how you wear it from slouchy to neat.
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Photos by @katebeanphotography
Models @marianna_politelli @fintanmckahey
@conorfionnmckaheypt
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This is the First Light colours from our Summer Collection.
Marianne wears a Nimbus Grey Kerchief & Forest Green, Sky Blue with Yellow bobble.
Conor wears Oxide kerchief & Celeste Blue, Mustard with Celeste Grey bobble.
Fintan wears a Barracuda kerchief & Sea Pink, Celeste Grey and Forest bobble.
Each hat is available in S/M and M/L.
Photos @katebeanphotography
Models @marianna_politelli @conorfionnmckaheypt
@fintanmckahey
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International Tree Week.
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Looking towards the future of lands filled with trees. Our post yesterday is for a big giveaway in collaboration with @grown_clothing. 3 amazing prices. Details on that post.
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What is your favorite tree?
I'm always really drawn to big weeping Willows especially alongside a river. I was lucky to have grown up with the river Dee going through our garden. I spent many days lying around with my pals under the willows.
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Later living in Christchurch New Zealand, I felt at home there finding little spots under Willows along the beautiful meandering Avon river. It is a wonderful thing to lay on the earth under a tree.
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Tell us your stories of connections with special trees
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Photo by @dearbhlaglynn
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Gorse that gives us a little bright pop of colour all year around. It's always such a joy when it starts to bloom again. The fresh yellow flowers that smell exotic like sweet coconut.
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I just found a beautiful piece about gorse by @aliisaacstoryteller . Link to her blog in her bio. Here's a few bits I liked from her piece....
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Gorse is called Aiteann in Irish, which comes from aith - sharp and tenn - lacerating, due to the long thin thorns. The edible flowers were used to flavour whiskey & wine and dye clothes. An infusion of flowers was used to treat scarlet fever in children.
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Hope you enjoy watching it bloom as we move through spring towards Bealtaine.
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Happy International Women's Day! These amazing women are my sisters.
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In honour of the day, we are going to do a raffle for a pair of Made For You merino wool hats.
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To enter -
1. Tag an amazing woman/person who identifies as female
2. Write 3 words that represent her/them.
3. Make sure you both follow us.
4. Share a photo from our feed to your instagram stories.
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Entries close at 5pm. We will put all the entries in a hat and choose a winner.
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