The Fairythorn

The Fairythorn I'm Ciara, from The Fairythorn. Helping you knit and crochet amazing creations you will wear with pride

Watch out for the full post tomorrow. What's your stitch markerbstyle?
04/06/2026

Watch out for the full post tomorrow. What's your stitch markerbstyle?

Lets create some silliness to start the week.Type 'with my own 2 hands, I made' tgen create tge rest of the sentace with...
02/06/2026

Lets create some silliness to start the week.

Type 'with my own 2 hands, I made' tgen create tge rest of the sentace with predictive text.

Here's my first one, it makes absolutely no sense! (Which is part of the fun!)

'With my own 2 hands I made ...the tip of a lampshade before starting the first thing about dogs

I'll do another one in the comments, then your turn!

This week, I built my first raised bed. I'm in shock! My first ever woodworking project, all done by me. Just need to bu...
29/05/2026

This week, I built my first raised bed. I'm in shock! My first ever woodworking project, all done by me. Just need to buy and add a trellis, and get the soil and plants in, so actually, still lots of work.

It felt like designing a pattern. Measuring, (measure *twice*, cut once) shaping, thinking about function and form. Years of knitting, crochet and sewing didnt feel at all irrelevant. Stitches and wood and soil. Its all working with materials. Who knew?
What’s your unexpected skill crossover? Or are you sticking to yarn this heatwave?

27/05/2026

Is handwashing wooly kints or crocheted items something that intimidates you? Handwashing is huge work compared to throwing something in the washing machine. BUT, wool is naturally dirt resistant. It only needs washed very occasionally. Airing a wool garment is enough after daily wear.
So which is more labour for a lazy person like me? The shop bought cotton sweatshirt? Its so practical and warm for shopping around the house. But it needs washed every time I wear it, even if its only a few hours. My new Delvin pullover will only get washed when needed, which will just be every now and again, and can be a relaxing, mindful task, very different from the daily grind of endless laundry piles.

I published this pattern in a magazine in December 2023… and it’s just now up on my blog. 😅Why? Because I added adult si...
20/05/2026

I published this pattern in a magazine in December 2023… and it’s just now up on my blog. 😅
Why? Because I added adult sizes, fiddled with the formatting, and—let’s be honest—got distracted by all the other things. But here we are! The Beenoskee Mittens are finally live, and they’re the perfect quick project for gifts (or treating yourself).
✨ Why you’ll love them:
- Ripple stitch texture for cozy vibes
- 4 sizes (toddler to adult)
- Free on my blog (or grab the PDF in my Ravelry store)
- Low-vision and abbreviation-free formats included
🔗 Pattern links
Free blog: https://thefairythorn.ie/2026/05/18/beenoskee-ripple-stitch-crochet-mittens-free-pattern-for-all-ages/
Or for a convenient PDF download, for just 2 quid
ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beenoskee-mittens
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ie/listing/4507758700/crochet-beenoskee-mittens-pattern-pdf

P.S. I made 3 sets for my family last Christmas… and handed them over at Easter. Anyone else a ‘last-minute-but-still-counts’ crafter

New pattern alert! 🎉 The Beenoskee Ripple Stitch Crochet Mittens are here—perfect for all ages, from toddlers to adults!...
18/05/2026

New pattern alert! 🎉 The Beenoskee Ripple Stitch Crochet Mittens are here—perfect for all ages, from toddlers to adults! ✨
Inspired by Beenoskee Mountain in Ireland (which means 'peak above the wind'), these cozy, textured mittens are designed to keep hands warm on outdoor adventures, no matter the weather. 🌿
✅ Free pattern on the blog (UK & US terms, abbreviation-free!)
✅ 4 sizes included (toddler to large adult)
✅ Works in 2+ colors—great for stash-busting!
💬 Which color combo would you try? Drop a comment below!
👉 Grab the free pattern here: https://thefairythorn.ie/2026/05/18/beenoskee-ripple-stitch-crochet-mittens-free-pattern-for-all-ages/
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Launching next week! Finally! 'Delvin' is here. A simple modular pattern that starts with a vest, then add sleeves for a...
15/05/2026

Launching next week! Finally! 'Delvin' is here. A simple modular pattern that starts with a vest, then add sleeves for a sweater, a hood for a hoodie. Or not, you pick. What way will you knit yours?

My shelf is overflowing with projects, but now I’m stuck in ‘analysis paralysis’—too many choices, so I pick up none! Wh...
13/05/2026

My shelf is overflowing with projects, but now I’m stuck in ‘analysis paralysis’—too many choices, so I pick up none! What’s your WIP sweet spot? Vote below or tell me in the comments: do you thrive with one project at a time, or are you a chaos crafter like me?

1️⃣ 1 at a time (focused)

2️⃣ 2-3 (ballanced)

3️⃣ 4-5 (ambitious)

4️⃣ 6+ (chaos mode!)

Comment with your number below!

Ever found a gorgeous skein of yarn with no label? 🧶🤔 Here’s a clever way to uncover its secrets in seconds—no fancy too...
11/05/2026

Ever found a gorgeous skein of yarn with no label? 🧶🤔 Here’s a clever way to uncover its secrets in seconds—no fancy tools required! Perfect for thrifters, stash divers, and anyone with a mystery ball of yarn.
Check out the full guide on my blog: thefairythorn.ie/2024/09/23/the-burn-test-setting-yarn-on-fire/
What’s the most unusual yarn you’ve ever found? Drop a comment below

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