Events

It will soon be Knit-a-Long time again here at This is Knit, and this year we're encouraging you all to dive in to lightweight garment knitting for spring. This year we're all about lightweight garments, with a choice of 4 stunning sweaters, all knit in 4-ply yarn and coming from 4 of our favourite Independent Designers. We've selected a range...

You may have already heard that Kate O'Sullivan from "A Playful Day" is coming to This is Knit in May. Her workshops are now open for booking and, in today's blog, we're sharing a little background as to why that makes us very excited indeed! If you'd just like to go straight to reserving your place then click away on...

Nadia brings us some of the unmissable events of 2017... January is always a time of plotting and planning here at TIK, as we're sure it is for many of you.  We've been busy finalising details and setting other wheels in motion and it's safe to say that we're very excited about what 2017 is going to bring! Are you...

We love a good shawl around these parts, and we know you all do too. So what's an LYS to do? Well, how about scheduling an entire weekend of Shawl Workshops in April next year? We've invited the wonderfully talented Melanie Berg to Dublin, and she'll be teaching three topics with us: Shawl Construction, Mosaic Shawls and Colourwork Shawls. It's...

We thought our readers might like a peek at something a little different that we did last week - a Client Entertainment "Mini Workshop" over at the stunning Radisson Blu Hotel.  It was an really fun event, with a wonderfully festive atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone and we were delighted at their enthusiasm for the tasks too. We had...

We were so thrilled to have Debbie Bliss join us recently for our 10 year anniversary party at This Is Knit. We got to hear about her creative process, her most recent yarns and patterns, and what we can expect in the coming new year. She was kind enough to sit down and answer some questions in this interview, for...

Hello, it's Nadia (Bunnyt) here, and I'll be your guide through some of TIK's favourite Knit-a-longs that are happening this season. Sometimes it's hard to keep up with the fast pace of Ravelry and you might miss the announcement of your perfect KAL. So how about taking a quick look at today's round up of  Top 5 KAL's running through this October / November...

Here's the full low-down on our plans for a day to remember! 10.30 am: Doors open and the first ten customers will receive *Platinum Level* Goodie Bags, just for being the earliest of early birds! So it'll be worth your while forgoing the lie-in this Saturday... ;) With thanks to our kind sponsors customers 11-20 will receive *Gold Level* Goodie...

Yarn Shop Day is fast approaching! Join us on Saturday 30th of April for a celebration of our crafting community and take part in some of the fun and frolics we'll have on offer including: Goodie Bags for the first 10 people through the door on the morning (we open at 10.30am). Juicy offers on gorgeous yarns. A "Name that...

We're already well into January, and that means many of us are contemplating our ill-fated New Year's resolutions. But, there is still time to make some new ones, so why not choose something fun like resolving to be more crafty? We can help you with that! Maybe you'd like to finally learn how to Crochet, or master Brioche? If you've...

The 11th Day of Christmas is a day of gathering together for so many families around the world. And so it's apt that TinCanKnits have shared with us their "Gather" Hat Pattern, and that is is available in sizes from baby right up to adult. By now I'm sure your knitting needles are considering the next special occasion in the...

The 10th day is a bumper day in the TinCanKnits 12 Days of Christmas pattern giveaway. Today they have not one, but two designs to share with us - the Loch Hat and Loch Mittens. Together they make a beautiful winter-warmer set and, even though there's just a few days until Christmas, there's plenty of winter left yet! We think...

On the 7th Day of Christmas TinCanKnits are sharing their Garter Brim Hat pattern, *free* for 24 hours only. We're also offering 15% off on Noro Kureyon and on Noro Silk Garden Solo, so you have the option to knit your version in fully fledged colour, or a more subtle flecked tone. The discount code for today's yarns is, you...

We've all to wait another week for the man in red, but the elves at TinCanKnits just keep giving in the meantime! Today's *free* pattern is for the Sitka Spruce Hat and Mittens. With a beautiful stitch pattern reminiscent of Evergreens, these projects are particularly seasonal, and perfect for knitting in front of a warm fire with a cup of...

So, the clock is really ticking on Christmas knitting. How are you all getting on with your projects? If you have the presents all wrapped, and a bit of time on your hands, then the speedy among you might have the chance to whip up a pair of these gorgeous bootees. The Mukluks pattern sizes range from baby right up...

It's the fourth day of Christmas and we hope you've been enjoying the TinCanKnits pattern giveaways! Today we're looking out for the Hipsters among us with the Hipster Hat, and what could be more hip than Dovestone DK from Baa Ram Ewe? It's an authentic blend of 100% wool from the Blue Faced Leicester, Wensleydale and Masham breeds of sheep....

Edit: It seems we got our yarn weights in a bit of a tangle today and the pattern in fact calls for Aran Weight. So, we'll keep the offer on Ella Rae Merino Chunky but also add in the Superwash Classic to the deal. The same code will now work for both. Apologies for the mix up! The third day...

Next year will bring a new edition of the Irish Yarn Club, where local talents Carol Feller, Hedgehog Fibres, Townhouse Yarns, Dublin Dye Company + Donegal Yarns come together to bring patterns and exclusive hand dyed yarns right to your needles. Want to know what's in the cards for the upcoming 2016 Club? We wouldn't want to ruin the surprise,...