Ailbíona McLochlainn
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STUDIO DONEGAL

For the past decade, Donegal designer Ailbíona McLochlainn has been using Studio Donegal yarns in her distinct collections of handknit garments and accessories.

These knitting patterns are suitable for Studio Donegal Aran Tweed, Studio Donegal Soft Donegal, and Studio Donegal Darnie yarns.

THE BASICS

This classic sweater-vest is worked seamlessly top-down, with a variety of options for the style of neckline, armholes and hem.

shown in Soft Donegal
colourway 5541

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This contemporary pullover is worked in the round top-down, with hybrid saddle-raglan shoulder construction and options for crew and high neck.

shown in Soft Donegal
colourway 5527

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This essential v-neck cardigan is worked seamlessly top-down with raglan construction, integrated button bands, and optional pockets.

shown in Soft Donegal
colourway 5521

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CABLES

This elegant cardigan is worked top-down seamlessly with traditional circular yoke construction and integrated button-bands.

shown in Soft Donegal
colourway 5548

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This streamlined cabled sweater-vest is worked seamlessly from the bottom up, with split hem detail and integrated edgings.


shown in Aran Tweed
colourway 5527

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This striking pullover is worked top-down in the round with traditional circular yoke construction.


shown in Soft Donegal
colourway 5527

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COLOURWORK

This romantic circular yoke pullover is worked top-down, with options for crewneck and tall neck.

shown in Darnie
colourways 8814 & 8810

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This vibrant circular yoke pullover is worked top-down, with options for crewneck and tall neck.

shown in Darnie
colourways 8809, 8813, &8816

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This folk-inspired pullover features all-over colourwork and a charming picot-edge neckband. Worked top-down in the round.

shown in Aran Tweed
colourways 4754, 4805, 4885, 4756, &4816

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ACCESSORIES

This beautifully textured beanie is worked from the brim up in easy miniature cables.

shown in Darnie
colourway 8810

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Featuring a signature integrated heel construction, these cozy socks can be worked either cuff down or toe up.

shown in DWSC
colourway 3045

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These botanically inspired socks are worked from the cuff down, with integrated heels.

shown in Darnie
colourway 8805

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This classic, versatile ribbed beanie is worked from the brim up.

shown in Darnie
colourway 8810

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This nautically inspired beret features a triptych of waves at the brim.

shown in Darnie
colourways 8816 & 8813

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This classic beret is worked from the tip down, with a tidy turned brim.

shown in Aran Tweed
colourways 4805

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