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2025 News Archive

In 2025 we added 19 patterncard kits to our website, bringing new and old designs into our patterncard kit collection. From the Persian Tiles Wrap, the full Glamourie collection, a new video class kit with the Greeta Cardigan and many others. We also added three new colours to our Hebridean 3 Ply range and went out on numerous photoshoots, adding many new images to the website. In the background we have also been working on the Heroine designs, which are another adjunct of our St Kilda Collection, designing and making samples and getting the groundwork done for releasing them through 2026.

The Lapwing Pullover, Lapwing Collar and Greeta Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
Greeta Hat Set patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply yarn

We began the year with the Greeta Hat Set, a warm toned design with a beret and deep cuffed buttoned gloves.

Greeta Hat Set
Greeta Hat Set patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply yarn
Greeta Hat Set patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply yarn
Greeta Hat Set patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply yarn
Greeta Hat Set patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply yarn
Greeta Hat Set patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply yarn
Greeta Hat Set patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply yarn
The Greeta Cardigan and Greeta Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply

The Greeta Hat Set was followed later in the year by the Greeta Cardigan. This new video class kit is an intermediate design with a class focused on the yoke of the design.

Greeta Cardigan
The Greeta Cardigan and Greeta Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Greeta Cardigan and Greeta Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Greeta Cardigan and Greeta Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Greeta Cardigan and Greeta Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Greeta Cardigan and Greeta Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Greeta Cardigan and Greeta Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
Persian Tiles patterncard kit design by Jade Starmore and the Rosemarkie waistcoat and Briodag Hat and Gloves patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore, knitted in Hebridean 2 Ply

The Persian Tiles Wrap became a patterncard kit in your own choice of colours from our Hebridean 2 Ply range. We took it out on location again with Emma in the Outer Hebrides and Veronika in the Scottish hills. We also took it into the studio with Rebecca and Eve for some lovely atmospheric pictures.

Persian Tiles
Persian Tiles patterncard kit design by Jade Starmore and the Rosemarkie waistcoat and Briodag Hat and Gloves patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore, knitted in Hebridean 2 Ply
Persian Tiles patterncard kit design by Jade Starmore and the Rosemarkie waistcoat and Briodag Hat and Gloves patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore, knitted in Hebridean 2 Ply
Persian Tiles patterncard kit design by Jade Starmore and the Rosemarkie waistcoat and Briodag Hat and Gloves patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore, knitted in Hebridean 2 Ply
Persian Tiles patterncard kit design by Jade Starmore and the Oregon Autumn waistcoat and gloves and Mary Tudor Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore, knitted in Hebridean 2 Ply
Persian Tiles patterncard kit design by Jade Starmore and the Oregon Autumn waistcoat and gloves and Mary Tudor Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore, knitted in Hebridean 2 Ply
Persian Tiles patterncard kit design by Jade Starmore and the Oregon Autumn waistcoat and gloves and Mary Tudor Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore, knitted in Hebridean 2 Ply
Persian Tiles patterncard kit design by Jade Starmore and the Oregon Autumn waistcoat and gloves and Mary Tudor Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore, knitted in Hebridean 2 Ply
Persian Tiles patterncard kit design by Jade Starmore and the Jane Seymour jacket, Hirta gloves, Eagle Collar and Dun cuff designs by Alice Starmore knitted in Hebridean 2 Ply
Persian Tiles patterncard kit design by Jade Starmore and the Jane Seymour jacket, Hirta gloves, Eagle Collar and Dun cuff designs by Alice Starmore knitted in Hebridean 2 Ply
Persian Tiles patterncard kit design by Jade Starmore and the Jane Seymour jacket, Hirta gloves, Eagle Collar and Dun cuff designs by Alice Starmore knitted in Hebridean 2 Ply
Persian Tiles patterncard kit design by Jade Starmore and the Jane Seymour jacket, Hirta gloves, Eagle Collar and Dun cuff designs by Alice Starmore knitted in Hebridean 2 Ply
Persian Tiles patterncard kit design by Jade Starmore and the Oregon Autumn Vest and handwarmers patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore knitted in Hebridean 2 Ply
Persian Tiles patterncard kit design by Jade Starmore and the Oregon Autumn Vest and handwarmers patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore knitted in Hebridean 2 Ply
Persian Tiles patterncard kit design by Jade Starmore and the Oregon Autumn Vest and handwarmers patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore knitted in Hebridean 2 Ply
Persian Tiles patterncard kit design by Jade Starmore and the Oregon Autumn Vest and handwarmers patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore knitted in Hebridean 2 Ply
Persian Tiles patterncard kit design by Jade Starmore and the Oregon Autumn Vest and handwarmers patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore knitted in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Queen Anne's Lace Cardigan and Beret patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply

The Queen Anne's Lace became a cardigan and beret design with a rich background of greens.

Queen Anne's Lace
The Queen Anne's Lace Cardigan and Beret patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Queen Anne's Lace Cardigan and Beret patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Queen Anne's Lace Cardigan and Beret patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Queen Anne's Lace Cardigan and Beret patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Queen Anne's Lace Cardigan and Beret patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Queen Anne's Lace Cardigan and Beret patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
Waterlily and Hirta Gloves Patterncard Kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply

The Waterlily Cardigan became one of our autumn designs with cool blues and creams.

Waterlily
Waterlily and Hirta Gloves Patterncard Kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
Waterlily and Hirta Gloves Patterncard Kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
Waterlily and Hirta Gloves Patterncard Kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
Antares cardigan and Briodag Hat Set Patterncard Kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply

The Antares Cardigan was a new design in breezy nautical colours.

Antares
Antares cardigan and Briodag Hat Set Patterncard Kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Plyrd Kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
Antares cardigan and Briodag Hat Set Patterncard Kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
Antares cardigan and Briodag Hat Set Patterncard Kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Cassiopeia Cardgian and beret and Marina gloves patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply

The Cassiopeia Cardigan finished off the Cassiopeia set. We photographed it in Selkie, Clover and Strabhann, and also in Red Rattle, Mountain Hare and Corncrake.

Cassiopeia Cardigan
The Cassiopeia Cardgian and beret and Marina gloves patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Cassiopeia Cardgian and beret and Marina gloves patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Cassiopeia Cardgian and beret and Marina gloves patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Cassiopeia Cardgian and Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Cassiopeia Cardgian and Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Cassiopeia Cardgian and Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
Emperor Hat Set patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply yarn

The jewel tones of the Emperor Hat Set arrived as a patterncard kit in November.

Emperor Hat Set
Emperor Hat Set patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply yarn
Emperor Hat Set patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply yarn
Emperor Hat Set patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply yarn
The Lapwing Pullover, Lapwing Collar and Greeta Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply

The Glamourie Collection grew by 11 designs, bringing the Lapwing Pullover, Selkie Cardigan, Damselfly Cardigan, Mountain Hare Jacket & Hat, the Otter cropped and classic, the Raven Cardigan triple and single layer, Raven Poncho, Sandpiper Collar, Eagle Wrap, Sea Anemone Pullover and Cailleach Cardigan all became patterncard kits. These joined the Selkie Pullover, Ruffled Raven Collar, Lapwing Collar, Damselfly Hat Set and Mystic Hare Hat.

The Glamourie Collection
The Lapwing Pullover, Lapwing Collar and Greeta Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Lapwing Pullover, Lapwing Collar and Greeta Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Damselfly Cardigan patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Damselfly Cardigan patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Damselfly Cardigan patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Damselfly Cardigan patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Sea Anemone Pullover and Greeta Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Sea Anemone Pullover and Greeta Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Selkie Cardigan patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Selkie Cardigan patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Selkie Cardigan patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Eagle Wrap and Mountain Hare Jacket & Hat patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 & 3 Ply
The Eagle Wrap and Eagle Collar patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore and the Sporran Bag and Hare Hat from Creative Course 1 & 2 in Hebridean 2 & 3 Ply
The Mountain Hare Jacket and Hat patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Mountain Hare Jacket and Hat patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Otter pullover and Hirta Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice and Jade Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Otter pullover and Firebirds Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Jade Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Otter pullover and Hirta Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice and Jade Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Raven Cardigan patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Raven Cardigan patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Raven Cardigan patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Raven Poncho, Mountain Hare Hat and Hirta glvoes patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 & 3 Ply
The Raven Poncho, Mountain Hare Hat and Hirta glvoes patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 & 3 Ply
The Raven Poncho and Hirta Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 & 3 Ply and a cuff from Creative Course 2
The Eagle Wrap, Sandpiper Collar and Henry VIII Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 & 3 Ply
The Eagle Wrap, Sandpiper Collar and Henry VIII Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 & 3 Ply
The Eagle Wrap, Sandpiper Collar and Henry VIII Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 & 3 Ply
Alice Starmore Hebridean 3 Ply pure new British wool hand knitting Yarn in Machair colour

We added Storm Petrel, Lapwing and Machair to our Hebridean 3 Ply range.

Hebridean 3 Ply
Alice Starmore Hebridean 3 Ply pure new British wool hand knitting Yarn in Lapwing colour
Alice Starmore Hebridean 3 Ply pure new British wool hand knitting Yarn in Storm Petrel colour
Alice Starmore Hebridean 3 Ply pure new British wool hand knitting Yarn in Machair colour
The Abalone Cardigan, Hirta Gloves and Hat Trick Beret patterncard kit designs and woven wrap by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply

We were out and about in the Outer Hebrides and mainland Scotland on shoots with a variety of our models. We also took to the studio for some moody shoots and details.

The Antares Cardigan, Ripple Wrap and Wave Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Jade & Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
Lapwing Collar, Ruabhal gloves patterncard kit designs and Dun Cuff from Creative Course 2 by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply yarn
Catherine Parr hand knitwear design from the book Tudor Roses by Alice Starmore
Mointeach and Emperor Hat Set Patterncard Kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
Firebirds cardigan and gloves patterncard kits by Jade Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
Henrietta Jacket and Henry VIII Hat Set Patterncard Kit designs by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 & 3 Ply
The Faroe Pullover, Hirta Gloves and St Agnes Eve Hat patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore and Persian Tiles Wrap by Jade Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
The Sulaire Spencer, Eagle Collar, Briodag Hat Set patterncard kit designs by Alice Starmore, Delta Cardigan patterncard kit design by Jade Starmore Cuff from Creative Course 2 and Belt from Creative Course 3, all in Hebridean 2 Ply
Sulaire Spencer, Briodag gloves and Lapwing Collar patterncard kits and Dun Cuffs and Sporran Bag designs from Creative Course 2 & 3 by Alice Starmore in Hebridean 2 Ply
Kimberley patterncard kit design by Jade Starmore and the Greeta gloves patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore knitted in Hebridean 2 Ply
Kimberley patterncard kit design by Jade Starmore and the Greeta gloves patterncard kit design by Alice Starmore knitted in Hebridean 2 Ply

We have a brand new St Kilda Collection on the needles, new patterncard kits on the way, new 3 Ply colours in the making, and plans for many more photoshoots. We look forward to sharing these with you in 2026!

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