Bronagh Miskelly

Bronagh Miskelly

I’m Bronagh Miskelly also known as La Purple Penguin and as @BronaghKnits.

I am originally from the north of Ireland but am now based in London.

As well as channeling my endlessly exploring mind into creating knitwear with interesting details and/or construction, I am a writer, and teach knitting workshops - specialising in technique I love.

I love working with lace and charts, cables and intricate shaping whether in my own designs or writing or editing patterns for others.

I love creating patterns that will be interesting to knit and give you pleasure to wear in yarns that bring a smile to your face.

For more info on what I teach please go to bronaghknits.com.

When I’m not playing with one set of pointy sticks I also enjoy picking up my sabre for a spot of fencing and have even competed in the UK national veterans championships.

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Beatrix Cardigan
The Knitter, Issue 207
Party Perfect T-Shirt
Simply Knitting 257, December 2024
Greenfinch Top
The Knitter, Issue 204
Beattie Cardigan
Pamphlet by Bronagh Knits
Riverside Dream
Simply Knitting 252, July 2024
Furze
The Knitter, Issue 203
  • Furze
  • The Knitter, Issue 203
Brancaster Shawl
The Knitter, Issue 202
Lace-Sleeve Sweater
Simply Knitting 251, June 2024
Stripe of Stripes
Simply Knitting 249, April 2024
Spring Steps
Simply Knitting 248, March 2024
Harlech
The Knitter, Issue 198
Lottie Hat
Lottie Hat single pattern BronaghKnits
  • Lottie Hat
  • Lottie Hat single pattern BronaghKnits
Double Take
Simply Knitting 245, Christmas 2023
Hettie Hat
BronaghKnits Payhip Store
Pollard hat and mitts
Knitting Magazine 247
Minnow
The Knitter, Issue 193
  • Minnow
  • The Knitter, Issue 193
Samoëns
The Knitter, Issue 192
Penstemon
The Knitter, Issue 191
Rosa Rugosa
The Knitter, Issue 190
Fairacre top
The Knitter, Issue 189
Celebration Shawl
Bronagh Miskelly's Ravelry Store
Mayari Sweater
The Knitter, Issue 188
Chased Sweater
Knitting Magazine 242, April 2023
Cotehele Cardigan
The Knitter, Issue 186
Lace Twinset
Simply Knitting 234, February 2023
A love for lace shawl
Simply Knitting 233, January 2023
Northern Lights
Knitting Magazine 240, February 2023
Luxe Lace Socks
Simply Knitting 232, Christmas 2022
Fly Away Home Cardigan
The Knitter, Issue 183
Marram Shawl
The Knitter, Issue 182
Coconut Ice Socks
The Knitter, Issue 180
Dulcie Cardigan
Knitting Magazine 233, August 2022
Dot, Dash, Dot Socks
Simply Knitting 221, March 2022
Cabin in the Woods
The Knitter, Issue 173
Twisty slipover
Knitting Magazine 228, March 2022
Anika
Knitting Magazine 227, February 2022
  • Anika
  • Knitting Magazine 227, February 2022
Cinquefoil Shawl
The Knitter, Issue 171
Beat the Chill Layering Top
Simply Knitting 218, December 2021
Frieze Socks
The Knitter, Issue 169
Hemingford Jumper
The Knitter, Issue 167
In the Kelp Garden Wrap
La Purple Penguin Payhip Store
Demeter's Delight Shawl
La Purple Penguin Payhip Store
Mirella Shawl
The Knitter, Issue 165
Elise scarf
Knitting Magazine 219, June 2021
Joni
Knitting Magazine 213, December 2020
  • Joni
  • Knitting Magazine 213, December 2020
Sunny Brunch
Knitting Magazine 213, December 2020
Changing Seasons
The Knitter, Issue 157
Honorine
The Knitter, Issue 156
Light and Shade
The Knitter, Issue 154
A bench in the clearing
Bronagh Miskelly's Ravelry Store
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