WELCOME TO ISSUE 15 OF
Olann and
The theme for the designs in this issue is cosy and warm.
Released just in time for Midwinter Night there’s been a definite chill in the air. We’ve knits for you, your family and friends, plus a crochet cushion for your home. There are our usual yarn and book reviews, plus a look at the podcasts we’ve been watching. Our featured article on Nalbinding has been written by good friend Katherine and she’s even created a pattern for a Gingerbread Man.
Lora & Deirdre xx
Naalbinding – For the Love of History
Fibre friend, Early Medieval and Viking Re-enactor and Nalbinding teacher, Katherine, shares her love for this ancient fibre craft.
Gingerbread Man Nalbinding Pattern
Katherine has created a pattern for making a cute, festive Gingerbread Man decoration in Nalbinding. Perfect for your Christmas Tree.
OLANN AND LOVES
A collection of beautiful, quirky and useful crafts and kits from Ireland and around the world
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LYS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Lighthouse Yarns
We put Whitehead yarn shop Lighthouse Yarns in the spotlight
Diary of an Eco Dyer Named Jenny
We delve into the world of natural dyeing with Jennifer Lienhard
Eco Dyed Table Linen Tutorial
Dye your own table linen using items from your kitchen
CRAFT MAKES
Easy Ribbon Christmas Tree Decoration
Get ahead for Christmas 2019
CRAFT MAKES
Stashbusting Fluffy Tassel Garland
Put your yarn on show
MEET THE DYER
Spectrum Fibre
We chat with Briony the woman behind the dyepots at Spectrum Fibre
Diary of an Alpaca Farmer
We catch up on all the goings-on at Amberly Farm
Ravelry Design Spotlight
We put Adrian Bizilia’s Fiddlehead Mittens in the spotlight