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The finishing stretch
March 01 2011
Last time, we looked at the very first stitches of a project. If this blog were a 1960s TV programme, the screen would go wiggly between that post and this, signalling "some time passes". How much time? Well, some garments are completed at white-hot pace, leaving their maker dazed and a little breathless. Some slip through a crack in time...
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Help!
February 15 2011
It happens to all of us. We start a new project, full of enthusiasm, and then find the lurking problem: the baffling instruction, the unencountered skill, the numbers that won't add up. Sometimes, though, chocolate isn't enough. This is where we come in. When the shop's quiet, we're delighted to answer quick questions, but some problems need time and concentration....
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A hint of spring
February 08 2011
In the last few days, it's been feeling as if spring is at least possible. It's still chilly, but maybe we can look forward to warmer times. All winter, we've been wearing thick mittens and gloves, but now it seems that less covering might be needed. This is when fingerless mitts shine: they provide warmth and cosiness, but your fingers...
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Join us for a class this week...
October 13 2010
Have you been looking for a little extra help on a project? Maybe want to learn how to do granny squares? Or take your lace knitting to the next level? We can help! This week, we still have spaces in our Project Help, Granny Squares for Blankets and Advanced Lace Knitting classes. Granny Squares for Blankets takes place on 17...
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Learn to Knit Socks this Saturday...
September 29 2010
Sock knitting is fun, rewarding, portable and useful so why not give it a try? This is your chance, as there's a two-part Sock Knitting class starting this Saturday the 2nd of October at 11am to 12.30pm. In the first class you will learn how to turn a heel and in the second class (on Sat 9th Oct) you will...
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Introducing Our "Knit3Tog" Classes
July 02 2010
Do you have a technique you’d like to learn? Or a project that’s stuck in a rut and needs to be rescued? We can help – even if the dates or times of our specific classes don’t suit your schedule. For example, if you’d like to learn how to knit socks and can convince, cajole or bribe two other knitters...
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Announcing a Special Event at This is Knit...
April 06 2010
About Carol: Carol hails from Cork and so is a home-grown knitwear designer who has received international acclaim through her published patterns in Interweave Knits, Knitty, Twist Collective and Yarn Forward magazines. She also self-publishes a number of designs that are available from her blog, StolenStitches.com Carol's lace patterns are designed to be accessible and wearable, the Centrique pattern is...
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April to July Class Schedule Now Available
March 16 2010
And it's a big one! Click here to go to our main class page and browse through our knitting, crochet, finishing, spinning and the *brand new* Ravelry classes that we have on offer.
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Autumn Class Schedule now available...
August 25 2009
Click on over to the class pages to take a look-see!!
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Untitled
July 21 2009
“Take Your Pick†Classes running this August: Just pick your craft - Knitting or Crochet? We will be running one hour sessions over the month of August. Sessions cost €10 each and you can pick what you would like to learn within your chosen craft. Crochet sessions - every Thursday from 11am - 12pm Knitting sessions - every Friday from...
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Classes Full of Christmas Cheer!
November 28 2008
In the first two weeks of December we have a variety of classes to get you in the festive mood... first up is the Quick Christmas Stocking class on Saturday the 6th of December at 10.30 am... Ain't they pretty? This class will also presents a great opportunity to learn the basics of sock knitting in a large format, with...
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Crochet Classes
July 25 2008
We've had a lot of enquiries for crochet classes recently... Ask and you shall receive so they say ;) Introduction to Crochet will be held on both: Sat 9th of August from 10.30am - 1.00pm and Sat 16th of August from 10.30am - 1.00pm Drop us an email or telephone 01-2108113 if you'd like to sign up!
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Finishing Techniques Class Scheduled
July 15 2008
Yep, it's the class that everyone wants to do... and it's back! Professional Finishing Techniques will run again on Saturday the 26th of July from 10.30am to 1pm. If you would like to sign up just send us an email, pop into the shop or telephone 01-2108113.
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Spinning Class This Saturday!
June 30 2008
Don't forget our very first Hand Spinning Class is set to run this Saturday and the very lovely Diane will be sharing her skills with us! There are a few places available and the cost is €35 per person. This includes tuition, an Ashford Student Drop Spindle and enough roving to get you started spinning. :) Please call or email...
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New Classes Scheduled...
June 12 2008
Due to popular demand we have expanded our range of classes for June and July. In the Intermediate category we have: Professional Finishing on Saturday the 28th of June from 10.30 - 13.00 Knit a Baby Gift Class on Saturday the 12th of July from 10.30 - 13.00 For the Beginners there will be: Next Steps in Knitting on Saturday...
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Design Classes for June
June 04 2008
Just to let everyone know that Aileen is running her Design Classes again this month, but we were a little behind schedule on the announcement due to preparations for the festival at the Docklands last weekend (more of that shortly...). The first class is this evening (I told you we were a little behind!) but we are keeping the sign-ups...
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Colouring Fun!
April 09 2008
As already blogged by Elana and Aileen there was a dye your own yarn get together in TIK last Sunday. I left my yarn in the shop to dry over the past two days and I was just bursting to get my hands on it today. Of course, an itty bitty photo shoot was in order. I had some nice...
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Announcing Lots of New Classes & Workshops
April 08 2008
Quick! Pop on over to the Classes and Events page - which has had a little revamp because we now have a whole new range of Classes, Courses and Workshops on offer :) We have been asked for a long time to run some Intro to Crochet classes so here they are...! For those of you who are just thinking...
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