La Purple Penguin
Knitting design, jewellery and
craft journalism by Bronagh Miskelly
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Patterns
I am inspired by colour, patterns and shapes I see in nature or urban environments and beautiful places. I tend towards vintage techniques and tailored shaping for garments but always want to create patterns that show off lovely yarns, are a pleasure to knit and bring you joy to wear.
Where possible clicking the picture will allow you to buy the pattern or take you to more information.

The pattern pages are awaiting an update but don't worry if you want to see all my currently available patterns (including free downloads) please click here to visit my Payhip pattern store and to keep up-to-date with pattern releases you could join my newsletter list.

Shawl Patterns - click through if you love lace and interesting shawl shapes and constructions.



Pattern gallery
FREE PATTERN Wayward Paths scarf (just click) - worked in the rounds and steeked
Coolmore creek stole: Inspired by my childhood home on an Atlantic cliff, this pattern forms part of my Sea, Sky Shore pattern collection. Available in the collection or as an individual pattern
Low Tide - a scraft inspired by Rossnowlagh Beach in Donegal. Available as an individual pattern and as part of the Sea Shore Sky Collection
Waves on Slate - a crescent shawl inspired by Atlantic breakers Available as an individual pattern and as part of the Sea Shore Sky Collection
Ardmore sweater dress, Knitting magazine, Issue 160, Autumn 2016
Purple Rain shawlette, Knitting magazine, Issue 159, Autumn 2016, page 25
Spring Shoots socks. Leaves grow out of your shoes and up your legs - click for details
Carmicheal: retro styled men’s gloves – fingerless or full fingered – using a moss stitch variation to give a woven textured back with a smooth palm. Pattern available on Ravelry,com and Loveknititng.com
Samhain Fires: Lace pattern cowl in chunky yarn. Two sizes, loose draping cowl and neckwarmer. Pattern available on Ravelry,com and Loveknititng.com
A riot in Unst: Graduated monochrome semi-circular shawl in King Cole Riot DK featuring an edging inspired by Shetland Lace. Click image for pattern link
Vera hat and mittens: This stylish tam and mitts set is Inspired by 1910s & 1920s hats, Pattern available on Ravelry,com and Loveknititng.com
Spring Lace Blouse, Knitting Magazine, Issue 140, April 2015, p24
The Red Shoes sock pattern available from Ravelry and Love Kintting
Reflections at Sunset Women's fingerless mitts using mini skeins of 4-ply. Click for pattern
Hot cross socks - vintage inspired ladies socks with cable detail . Pattern available on Ravelry,com and Loveknititng.com
Birdi hat and mittens: This stylish cloche and mitts set is Inspired by 1910s & 1920s hats, Pattern available on Ravelry,com and Loveknititng.com
Hamiltom Handwarmers: Practical DK fingerless gloves for men. Also a straightforward introduction to gloves knitting. Click for pattern
Hamilton Hat: Cosy beanie to match the Hamilton Handwamers, Click for pattern
Brigid fingerless mitts are a great stash buster using a little under 40g of 4-ply sock yarn. Click for pattern
Crawford: Men's textured DK fingerless gloves . PATTERN COMING SOON
Barnett Park: 2m draping lace scarf in 4-ply. Inspired by the beech trees near where I grew up. Uses Victorian and Estonian leaf motifs. Pattern available on Ravelry,com and Loveknititng.com
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