Welcome to my very first Children’s Collection for Mirasol!

This year saw the Grand Opening of the Mirasol Centre, which happened because of all the support the project has received over the last year. The children and their parents, as well as other guests, celebrated the opening with balloons, cakes and special gifts.

It was with this very celebration in mind that I designed this collection of knits for people the same age as those who are benefiting from the project in the Peruvian highlands. The bright colours of the yarns I used evoke those that are central to Andean culture and give the garments the fun feel that any children wearing them will have.

For me, it has been a real treat to design for children. I love the idea of creating a knitted garment for the younger members of the family. They themselves are just as individual as the little persons they are being made for; knitted with love.

The patterns are organised into three categories for different ages: 1-6 year olds, 2-10 year olds and 10-18 year olds. There is an adorable heart fairisle dress for little ladies, a smart yet comfortable v-neck cardigan for the cheeky chap, in addition to a flattering shrug for older girls.

As always, my patterns are simple and easy to knit, so are perfect for those who are beginners, perhaps members of the younger generation, who may chose to knit their very first garment from this collection!