Another bank holiday weekend is upon us! If you are like me, you probably have a couple WIPs (work-in-progress projects) on the go already so your weekend knitting is sorted. Or, if you’re also like me, you sometimes just want an instant gratification project. With that in mind, we’ve put together a handful of quick (and free!) knitting and crochet projects you could tackle over the weekend. You can stash bust some yarn with these projects or if you are feeling inspired, make a shopping appointment with us to pick up some new yarn to play with! Who doesn’t love new yarn! Swatchtastic by Tin Ca ..read more

  Have you ever wondered how to wind a skein of yarn? It’s not as complicated as you might think! In our latest video tutorial from inside the shop, Lisa demonstrates two different ways of how you can wind a skein of yarn in the comfort of your own home. The first method involves an umbrella swift and a winder. But don’t worry if you don’t have those! Lisa also shows you how to create a centre-pull ball of yarn using only two chairs, your hands, and a bit of patience. Watch the video below to learn how to wind your skeins of yarn at home.   How simple is that?! Now you can wind any ..read more

Have you been wondering how to wash and block your knitting and crochet items? Take a look at this quick and easy tutorial that Lisa made over on our Instagram profile, along with a short Q&A with some followers! Timestamps Instagram Q&A: 1:26 Final Reveal: 2:32 Notions for Washing and Blocking Your Projects As you can see in the video above, it’s pretty simple to wash and block your projects! All you might need are a couple tools. In the video, Lisa uses Soak, an eco-friendly, rinse free product made in Canada that is ideal for delicate items like your hand knit and crochet items. We ..read more

Did you catch Lisa’s interview with renowned British knitwear designer Louisa Harding over on our Instagram profile? They chatted about Louisa’s designer yarn line Yarntelier and the yarn she developed called Cashmere Lace. This gorgeous lace weight yarn, made in Britain and spun in Louisa’s home of Yorkshire, is made of 100% luxurious cashmere fibre and guaranteed to make any project of yours stylish and timeless. How to Care for Yarntelier Cashmere Lace You might be wondering how to wash and block your project that you just made with Cashmere Lace. You might even be a little intimidated to d ..read more

Our newest addition to the shop is Yaku by CaMaRose, a 100% high quality superwash merino fingering weight yarn. What makes it so special? Yaku’s colour range has a lovely heathered finish that elevates this yarn above your average superwash merino wool, giving your knitting or crochet project a more sophisticated look with depth in their shade range whilst keeping great stitch definition and a beautiful texture. Yaku is unbelievably soft and would be ideal for your next knitting or crochet project! Not sure what to cast on? We have compiled a couple of ideas here as project inspiration for y ..read more

If you joined Lisa for the iKnit7 festivities over on our Instagram a few weeks back, you will have spotted her wearing Jacqui’s recently finished Adelaide by Isabell Kraemer while chatting with Louisa Harding. Knit using Yarntelier’s Cashmere Lace, this top down pullover is so light and airy, it is just perfect for those cool summer evenings (and days here in Ireland!). The delicate lace yoke adds the right amount of elegant detail on the sweater to make your whole outfit pop. The pattern includes both a short-sleeved and long-sleeved option to choose from, and the lace yoke is charted. Jacq ..read more

Were you able to participate in iKnit7? If you missed out, don’t worry! You can still watch the interviews from Instagram Live on the This is Knit YouTube channel as well as on our Instagram page at @thisisknit. In this catch up with Woolly Wormhead, Lisa and Woolly chatted about iKnit7, Woolly’s new pattern collection, tips and advice for virtual teaching, and more. There’s even a sneaky peek of the new September collection coming soon from Woolly!     Patterns designed by Woolly Wormhead featured in this interview include Encircle, a double brimmed cloche style hat which is knit i ..read more

  This is Knit is reopening! Starting next Wednesday June 24, you can visit the shop in person from Wednesday to Saturday on an appointment basis. You can shop comfortably with us and in confidence of your safety. And best of all? No queuing! Book your 15 minute shopping appointment by clicking here. Before making your appointment to shop in store, please read the following information regarding our Covid-19 guidelines we have implemented in the store. The use of hand sanitiser is mandatory upon entering the shop. A basket must be used at all times. Don’t worry, baskets will be sanitis ..read more

Hello again everyone, I hope you have been keeping well these past few weeks and that your needles and hooks have been keeping you sane. We’ve been beavering away behind the scenes here, keeping the online shop updated, shipping out orders, kicking off online Stitch Sessions, and working on some special collaborations too.   One of those collaborations is the Virtual Yarn Extravaganza being hosted by iKnit7: a collective of seven independent yarn shops that have come together to support each other since our retail spaces have been closed.  This week’s online event is a massive thank ..read more

So you want to learn how to knit or crochet, but don’t know where to even begin? You are in the right place! We put together a handful of videos on our YouTube channel to help you get started on your crafting journey, from where to learn how to knit or crochet, all the way to the best method to practice new knitting and crochet methods! So keep reading if you are ready to kickstart your new crafting adventure with us.   Where To Learn   We are often asked by people who are either looking to learn how to knit or crochet, or who are looking to jump back into the crafts, “where do I ev ..read more