WELCOME TO ISSUE 13 OF
Olann and
The theme for the designs in this issue is colour and light. It’s been a glorious summer so far and we’re looking at lighter garments and accessories as well as helping you get a kick start on your winter knitting. As usual, we’ve also got book reviews, podcast suggestions and we take a look at breed specific yarns. We also delve into the traditional craft of crios belt weaving, and we have a lovely summer porridge recipe.
Lora & Deirdre xx
Irish Craft: Crios Belt Weaving
The traditional craft of crios belt weaving is enjoying somewhat of a resurgence. We find out about this most traditional Irish craft.
Weekday Summer Porridge
We serve you up a wonderful helping of Fay Dashper-Hughes’ Summer Weekday Porridge. Make Sunday night for your weekday porridge fix.
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
The Woolshop
We put Newtownards yarn shop The Woolshop in the spotlight.
Fibre Crafting in Clare
We delve into the world of fibre craft with Jennifer Lienhard
The Patchwork Diaries
Aine Foley tells us what’s been happening in her quilting studio
CRAFT MAKES
Mini Nature Loom
Make a mini version of our popular nature loom
CRAFT MAKES
Quick & Easy Cup Cover
A simple and quick cup cover for those summer days
Diary of an Alpaca Farmer
We catch up on all the goings-on at Amberly Farm
Ravelry Design Spotlight
We put Justine Turner’s Aviatrix Hat in the spotlight