Meet Aoibhe Ní – an innovator, a storyteller in stitches and the creative force behind the Short Hook method for lace and colourwork shawls. With a playful curiosity that spans amigurumi, traditional crochet, knitting and beyond, Aoibhe doesn’t just teach craft – she reimagines it.
Her classes are as warm and welcoming as they are inspiring. Expect laughter, encouragement and the freedom to learn at your own pace. With decades of experience teaching adults, Aoibhe has mastered the art of generating a space where creativity flourishes and mistakes are simply part of the journey.
Whether you’re picking up a hook for the first time or refining advanced techniques, Aoibhe meets you where you are and takes you further than you expected. Naturally collaborative, she loves blending ideas across disciplines, which led to her passion for Tunisian crochet. A beautifully versatile craft where crochet meets knitting in unexpected and exciting ways. Many knitters leave her workshops delighted to discover they already hold the key to this technique – it’s just the hook that’s new.
Aoibhe’s true design love? Shawls. For her, they are the perfect canvas. An exploration of geometry, texture and colour, wrapped up in a garment that belongs to everyone. Inclusive, adaptable and endlessly expressive, a shawl is more than an accessory – it’s a statement of creativity. Much like Aoibhe herself!
Fueled by connection and conversation, Aoibhe thrives on the shared energy of makers coming together. Step into her world, and you won’t just learn new skills, you will leave with fresh ideas, renewed confidence and a spark to create something uniquely your own.
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