Contains:
- Metric and Imperial measurements both given
- Suits standard 8 cup cafetiere/French press
- Written pattern
Materials you need at home:
- Aran weight yarn (100yds/90ms approx)
- 3 x buttons (1"/25mm diameter)
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Sewing needle and thread (to attach buttons)
- Cable needle
The Aran Diamond Cafetière Cosy uses a traditional Aran diamond stitch pattern to work a rectangular cosy shape, which is finished by knitting three tabs with buttonholes. The seed stitch from the centre diamonds is echoed in the border, although the central diamond can easily be left plain for knitters less confident in their ability to work consistent seed stitch.
One size is given, to suit a standard 8-cup French press/cafetiere.
AranAccessories
I'm a knitter from the Aran Islands, combining traditional elements of Aran knitting (e.g. cables, lattice work) with more modern techniques, such as seamless knitting, to create my own original designs.
I first learnt to knit when I was about 6, and, at school, we moved on to Aran knitting pretty quickly! I kept knitting over the years, as a hobby, and also started knitting some items for my cousin to sell on Inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands. Then came the brainwave of setting up a shop online, so people could buy original Aran knits without having to come all the way here! I loved creating my own original designs, and eventually made the step to publishing them : )
I'm always happy to hear from you if you have any queries about my shop! You can find my online shop at www.aranaccessories.net and follow me on Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr @aranaccessories ; I am on Facebook at aranaccessories.net Le gach beannacht/With best wishes, Máirín Ní Dhonncha