
About me
Aoibhe Ni (pronounced AY-vah NEE) is a Tunisian Crochet, traditional crochet and knit designer from Ireland. Crocheting for over 35 years and designing professionally for fifteen, Aoibhe's signature patterns have been featured in books and magazines internationally. She has taught students from all over the UK and Ireland. A pioneer of the 'Short Hook' Tunisian crochet method for both lace, and colour work shawls and garments, Aoibhe also dabbles in amigurumi, traditional crochet & knitting.
More about me: My Ask Me Anything on Discord
LGBTQIA+, Person with disabilities
Inclusivity features you may see in one or more of my patterns:
- Non-gendered
- Instructions available in multiple languages
How to get in touch with me: I have a contact from on my website. Just click "Contact" on the top of the home page and fill in the form.
Can you share my images (attributed, with no edits): Yes
Pronouns: she/her
Note: All prices shown are listed in US dollars. For designers who sell in US dollars, the prices are accurate. For designers who sell in other currencies, the prices have been converted to US dollars using a recent exchange rate and are therefore approximates.
Finished projects made with my designs
- Submitted 2024-12-29: Sadie Gant made King Lir
(discord.com)
- Submitted 2024-12-29: Sadie Gant made Macha
(discord.com)
- Submitted 2024-12-15: Fiona C made Macha
(bsky.app)
- Submitted 2024-12-08: tuttleturtle made Ishrat Crochet and Knit Hat
(discord.com)
Purchasable patterns
42 purchasable patterns
Photo: Aoibhe Ni
Anaconda
Anaconda 
- Price: $5.21
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Scarves (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: Wingspan: 160 cm / 62 in
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 656 to 766 yards
- Gauge: 1 chart A repeat = 17 cm x 10 cm
- Hooks/needles: 6.0 mm (J)
- Language: English
Photo: www.halfadreamaway.com
Anansi
Anansi 
- Price: $6.25
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: diameter: 170 cm
- Yarn weight: Lace
- Total yardage needed: 1372 to 1600 yards
- Gauge: 22 stitches and 2 rows = 4 inches in linked 9-uple treble sts
- Hooks/needles: 5.0 mm (H)
- Language: English
- Also available in eBook: Legendary Shawls 1
Ard Ri
Ard Ri 
- Price: $7.29
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: Wingspan = 208 cm / 82 inches
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 1640 to 1859 yards
- Gauge: 16 stitches and 1 row = 4 inches in L10tr sts
- Hooks/needles: 7.0 mm
- Language: English
Photo: www.halfadreamaway.com
Argo
Argo 
- Price: $6.25
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: Finished wingspan: 156 cm / 61 in
- Yarn weight: Lace
- Total yardage needed: 766 to 984 yards
- Hooks/needles: 5.0 mm (H)
- Language: English
- Also available in eBook: Legendary Shawls 1
Photo: www.halfadreamaway.com
Bel
Bel 
- Price: $6.25
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: wingspan: 155 cm / 61 inches
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 1000 to 1200 yards
- Gauge: 17 stitches and 4 rows = 4 inches in of L4tr and 4 rows of UK dc/ US sc
- Hooks/needles: 5.0 mm (H)
- Language: English
- Also available in eBook: Legendary Shawls 1
Photo: www.halfadreamaway.com
Blue Belle
Blue Belle 
- Price: $4.17
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Hats (Headwear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: head circumference: 21", 22" & 23", measured around hairline.
- Yarn weight: Sport
- Total yardage needed: 262 to 284 yards
- Gauge: 20 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches in tunisian knit stitch
- Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
- Language: English
- Inclusive features: Non-gendered
Photo: www.halfadreamaway.com
De Danann
De Danann 
- Price: $5.21
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: Wingspan 170cm/67 in
- Yarn weight: Lace
- Total yardage needed: 853 to 930 yards
- Hooks/needles: 5.0 mm (H)
- Language: English
- Also available in eBook: Legendary Shawls 1
Photo: www.halfadreamaway.com
Dublin Bay Shawl
Dublin Bay Shawl 
- Price: $5.21
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: Blocked Wingspan: 117cm / 46 in (instructions for much larger version included)
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 601 to 634 yards
- Gauge: 19 stitches and 5 rows = 4 inches in (UK) linked-triple treble st / (US) linked double-treble st
- Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
- Language: English
Duleek Abbey
Duleek Abbey 
- Price: $5.21
- Craft: Regular crochet
- Category: Other headwear (Headwear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: This hood is designed to fit the average adult head. It's dimensions are given below.
- Yarn weight: Aran
- Total yardage needed: 601 to 656 yards
- Gauge: UK dc sts / US sc sts
- Hooks/needles: 6.0 mm (J)
- Language: English
Finola
Finola 
- Price: $5.73
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: wingspan = 170 cm
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 766 to 875 yards
- Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
- Language: English
Photo: www.halfadreamaway.com
Freyja
Freyja 
- Price: $5.21
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: Finished wingspan: 175 cm / 69 in
- Yarn weight: Lace
- Total yardage needed: 1094 to 1312 yards
- Hooks/needles: 5.0 mm (H)
- Language: English
- Also available in eBook: Legendary Shawls 1
Photo: www.halfadreamaway.com
Gaoth Casta
Gaoth Casta 
- Price: $5.21
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Pullovers (Tops)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: Bust size (in inches) 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, & 54
- Yarn weight: Multiple yarn weights
- Total yardage needed: 550 to 1200 yards
- Gauge: 17 stitches and 2 rows = 4 inches in 2 rows of (UK)dc/(US)sc, and 2 rows of L5tr
- Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
- Language: English
Photo: www.halfadreamaway.com
Guinevere
Guinevere 
- Price: $5.21
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: Finished wingspan: 115 cm / 45 in
- Yarn weight: Lace
- Total yardage needed: 914 to 1189 yards
- Gauge: 19 stitches and 2 rows = 4 inches in Linked 10-uple trebles
- Hooks/needles: 5.0 mm (H)
- Language: English
- Also available in eBook: Legendary Shawls 1
Homeward Bound
Homeward Bound 
- Price: $5.21
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: Wingspan = 260 cm / 102 inches
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 678 to 787 yards
- Gauge: 19 stitches and 0 rows = 4 inches in 3 rows of L5tr and 2 rows of US sc = 10cm/4 in
- Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
- Language: English
Photo: www.jewelandarlin.com
Honeymeade
Honeymeade 
- Price: $5.21
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: Wingspan: 128 cm / 50.5 in
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 1094 to 1312 yards
- Hooks/needles: 5.0 mm (H)
- Language: English
Irish Hiking Hat
Irish Hiking Hat 
- Price: $5.73
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Hats (Headwear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: Adult Small (Medium/Large)
- Yarn weight: Worsted
- Total yardage needed: 197 to 230 yards
- Gauge: 15 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in Tunisian Simple Stitch
- Hooks/needles: 6.5 mm (K)
- Language: English
Ishrat Crochet and Knit Hat
Ishrat Crochet and Knit Hat 
- Price: $2.08
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Hats (Headwear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: 21 in
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 310 to 330 yards
- Hooks/needles:
- Crochet: 6.0 mm (J)
- Knitting: US 7 - 4.5 mm
- Language: English
King Lir
King Lir 
- Price: $7.29
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: Wingspan: 170 cm / 67 in wide.
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 1159 to 1312 yards
- Gauge: 18 stitches and 1 row = 4 inches in L14tr sts (Terminology and technique explained in text and video link within pattern)
- Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
- Language: English
Lasa
Lasa 
- Price: $7.29
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: dimensions: 180 cm / 71 in x 50 cm / 20 in
- Yarn weight: Lace
- Total yardage needed: 1422 to 1859 yards
- Gauge: 16 stitches and 13 rows = 4 inches in Tunisian Simple Stitch
- Hooks/needles: 6.0 mm (J)
- Language: English
Photo: www.halfadreamaway.com
Lop
Lop 
- Price: $5.73
- Craft: Regular crochet
- Category: Tees (Tops)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: 30" bust - 50" bust
- Yarn weight: DK
- Total yardage needed: 557 to 1300 yards
- Gauge: 17 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in dc-flo, with 4.5mm hook
- Hooks/needles: 4.5 mm, 5.0 mm (H)
- Language: English
Lunula
Lunula 
- Price: $7.29
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: Wingspan: 215 cm / 85 inches
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 820 to 875 yards
- Gauge: 19 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches in TSS
- Hooks/needles: 5.0 mm (H), 5.5 mm (I)
- Language: English
Macha
Macha 
- Price: $5.73
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: wingspan: 65 in / 165 cm
- Yarn weight: DK
- Total yardage needed: 875 to 984 yards
- Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
- Language: English
Morrigan
Morrigan 
- Price: $7.29
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: Wingspan = 290 cm / 114 in
- Yarn weight: Lace
- Total yardage needed: 875 to 984 yards
- Gauge: 14 sts = 10 cm/4 in x 1 rows L20tr = 13 cm / 5 in
- Hooks/needles: 6.0 mm (J)
- Language: English
- Inclusive features: Non-gendered
Photo: Aoibhe Ni
Nova
Nova 
- Price: $5.21
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: wingspan : 165 cm / 65 in
- Yarn weight: Lace
- Total yardage needed: 1203 to 1422 yards
- Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I), 6.0 mm (J)
- Language: English
- Inclusive features: Non-gendered
Nuada
Nuada 
- Price: $5.73
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: Wingspan = 140cm / 54 in
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 656 to 766 yards
- Gauge: 17 sts = 10 cm / 4 in 4 rows of L3tr & 4 rows dc/sc = 10 cm / 4 in
- Hooks/needles: 5.0 mm (H)
- Language: English
Ogham
Ogham 
- Price: $5.73
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Mittens (Hand/wrist wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: Measure around knuckles: 7 in / 7.5 in / 8 in
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 460 to 600 yards
- Gauge: 33 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in 2-colour Tunisian Knit Stitch (cuff pattern)
- Hooks/needles: 3.0 mm, 4.0 mm
- Language: English
Photo: www.halfadreamaway.com
Pax
Pax 
- Price: $1.04
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Scarves (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: wingspan 152cm / 60 in
- Yarn weight: Lace
- Total yardage needed: 437 to 492 yards
- Gauge: 20 stitches and 1 row = 4 inches
- Hooks/needles: 5.0 mm (H)
- Language: English
Photo: www.halfadreamaway.com
Phoenix
Phoenix 
- Price: $5.21
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: Finished wingspan: 182 cm / 72 in
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 842 to 1094 yards
- Gauge: 22 stitches and 3 rows = 4 inches in UK Linked 6uple treble
- Hooks/needles: 4.5 mm
- Language: English
- Also available in eBook: Legendary Shawls 1
Photo: www.halfadreamaway.com
Phoenix Hat
Phoenix Hat 
- Price: $4.17
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Hats (Headwear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: 1 size, headband circumference of 58cm/23in
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 383 to 416 yards
- Gauge: 22 stitches and 3 rows = 4 inches in UK Linked 6uple treble
- Hooks/needles: 3.0 mm, 5.0 mm (H)
- Language: English
- Also available in eBook: Legendary Shawls 1
Pick A Lane
Pick A Lane 
- Price: $7.81
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Pullovers (Tops)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: XS - 3X
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 1565 to 3260 yards
- Gauge: 16 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in Tunisian Simple Stitch
- Hooks/needles:
- Crochet: 5.0 mm (H), 6.5 mm (K)
- Knitting: US 7 - 4.5 mm
- Language: English
Red Currant
Red Currant 
- Price: $5.21
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: 140 cm wide x 34 cm deep
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 787 to 1198 yards
- Gauge: 34 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in Tunisian Knit Stitch
- Hooks/needles: 4.5 mm, 5.5 mm (I), 6.0 mm (J), 6.5 mm (K), 7.0 mm
- Languages:
- English
- German
- Inclusive features: Instructions available in multiple languages
Photo: www.halfadreamaway.com
Renanaree
Renanaree 
- Price: $5.73
- Craft: Regular crochet
- Category: Pullovers (Tops)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: Bust measurement (inches): 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54
- Yarn weight: DK
- Total yardage needed: 1600 to 2500 yards
- Gauge: 15 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in UK dc / US sc
- Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
- Language: English
- Inclusive features: Non-gendered
Reoite Glove
Reoite Glove 
- Price: $5.73
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Fingerless mitts/gloves (Hand/wrist wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: S / M/ L
- Yarn weight: Aran
- Total yardage needed: 160 to 250 yards
- Hooks/needles: 6.0 mm (J)
- Language: English
Photo: www.halfadreamaway.com
Ruadh
Ruadh 
- Price: $5.21
- Craft: Regular crochet
- Category: Capes/capelets (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: One
- Yarn weight: Aran
- Total yardage needed: 1859 to 2023 yards
- Gauge: 15 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches in crochet moss stitch (UKdc, ch)
- Hooks/needles: 6.0 mm (J)
- Language: English
Saoirse
Saoirse 
- Price: $1.04
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: Wingspan = 150 cm / 60 in
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 711 to 766 yards
- Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
- Language: English
Selkie
Selkie 
- Price: $5.21
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: Wingspan: 160 cm / 62 in
- Yarn weight: Lace
- Total yardage needed: 547 to 612 yards
- Gauge: 22 stitches and 4 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch
- Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
- Language: English
Sunny
Sunny 
- Price: $5.73
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Hats (Headwear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: Circumference 21 in / 53 cm
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 400 to 450 yards
- Gauge: 28 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch KNIT
- Hooks/needles:
- Crochet: 7.0 mm
- Knitting: US 7 - 4.5 mm
- Language: English
Tea Beanie
Tea Beanie 
- Price: $2.08
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Covers/cozies (Home)
- Age(s): N/A
- Sizing: Circumference: 38 cm / 15 in
- Yarn weight: Worsted
- Total yardage needed: 98 to 120 yards
- Gauge: Tunisian Simple Stitch
- Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
- Language: English
Photo: www.halfadreamaway.com
Tine Lasta
Tine Lasta 
- Price: $5.21
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Tees (Tops)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: Bust measurements: 32" (38", 43", 48", 53 1/2") in / 82 (96, 109, 123, 136) cm
- Yarn weight: Lace
- Total yardage needed: 1200 to 1800 yards
- Gauge: 20 stitches and 5.5 rows = 4 inches in L3tr sts
- Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
- Language: English
Photo: Aoibhe Ni
Torc
Torc 
- Price: $5.21
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: Wingspan: 122 cm / 48 in
- Yarn weight: Lace
- Total yardage needed: 853 to 897 yards
- Gauge: 18 stitches and 3 rows = 4 inches in L3tr st (explained in the pattern using both text and video)
- Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
- Language: English
Photo: www.halfadreamaway.com
Uisce Caoimh
Uisce Caoimh 
- Price: $5.21
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Sleeveless tops (Tops)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: 32'" - 52" bust
- Yarn weight: Sport
- Total yardage needed: 750 to 1800 yards
- Gauge: 15 stitches and 4 rows = 4 inches in 2 rows UK dc (US sc) & 2 rows L8tr.
- Hooks/needles: 5.5 mm (I)
- Language: English
Venus
Venus 
- Price: $6.25
- Craft: Tunisian crochet
- Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
- Age(s): Adults
- Sizing: Finished wingspan: 210 cm / 82.5 in
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Total yardage needed: 820 to 984 yards
- Gauge: 21 stitches and 4 rows = 4 inches in linked 4uple trebles
- Hooks/needles: 6.0 mm (J)
- Language: English
- Also available in eBook: Legendary Shawls 1
Purchasable eBooks
1 purchasable eBook
Legendary Shawls 1 
- Price: $21.09
- 9 patterns, all available for individual purchase:
- Phoenix
- Argo
- Venus
- Phoenix Hat
- De Danann
- Freyja
- Guinevere
- Anansi
- Bel