Events

We had an almost tropical afternoon on the Powerscourt balcony yesterday, as the sun was out in force :D The tropical theme was picked up nicely by R's fibre (a mixed batt with sparkly angelina from the ever-talented Laura Hogan). Drop spindles abounded, with D and Dee, showing us how it's done on the top whorl version: And E was...

Thoughts are very definitely turning to autumn around here, with the chill in the air and knitters-on-Twitter discussing what hat patterns to make for the coming cold days… It really is the season for fibre crafts and, if you are interested in taking up something new, why not come along to the Dublin Spin this Sunday? There’ll be spindles and...

If you're attending our Yarn Tasting evening on Thursday 9th September then we have a very special additional treat for you, courtesy of Julie (Rav name: Elven) and Siobhan (Rav name: Iontach). Both of these talented ladies happen to take *very* pretty pictures of finished knit and crochet projects and they have kindly offered to host a "photo booth" on...

You can now sign up to attend Yarn Tasting 2010 :D A space at the event will cost €20 and this will entitle you to sample everything on offer on the night. The list is currently running to 30 samples + When the €20 is paid we will take your name and contact details so we can keep everyone updated...

We’re celebrating the upcoming weekend of fibre fun with some great deals! Rowan Revive and Cushendale Mohair Boucle are now just €4 a ball… There’s a squishy 15% off Debbie Bliss Amalfi, Rowan Big Wool, Brown Sheep Burlyspun, Rowan Cocoon, Debbie Bliss Como, Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece, DB Luxury Tweed Chunky, Malabrigo Merino Worsted, Noro Silk Garden Sock and Noro...

If you are free this Saturday the 24th July at 5.15pm why not pop along to TIK for a FREE talk from Louisa Harding? Louisa will have samples of her new Autumn/Winter yarns with her and a wonderful selection of finished garments on display. She will be signing books and will be happy to answer any questions you may have...

Our Annis KAL is progressing nicely over on Ravelry and, chez TIK, both Dixie and Jacqui have finished and blocked theirs. Funnily enough they knit them out of exactly the same yarn, in exactly the same colourway, but when it was Hedgehog Fibre's Silk Lace in the evocatively named "Damp" shade who could blame them? Dixie added beads to hers,...

Louisa will be teaching a full day workshop on Saturday the 24th of July at This Is Knit on playing with the colours and textures of different yarns within a piece that will be transformed into a glamorous knitted purse. Throughout the day Louisa will show you how to experiment with these yarns to achieve unique and attractive results in...

Join us for a TIK World Wide Knit in Public Event on Sat 19th June from 12.30pm We'll be hosting a WWKIP event in support of the Innocent "Big Knit" campaign 2010 on Sat 19th June. There will be free patterns, free smoothies and free yarn for hat knitting purposes :) Just bring along your needles and hooks... There's going...

I had the absolute pleasure of taking Annie's Combination Knitting Workshop last Sunday. There's always so much more to learn in this wonderful world of knitting and Annie shared her wisdom and advice on plenty of topics... Combination Knitting was a hit, as everyone agreed that their rib stitches in particular looked a lot neater than usual. I also think...

Carol will be one of our special guest designer workshop teachers in May. We find a out a little more about what makes her knitting click... When did you first start designing knitwear and how did that come about? If someone had told me 5 years ago that I would be designing knitwear I’m not sure I would have believed...

IT STARTED with an excited quick-fire email from D... "Annie Modesitt is coming to Dublin, email her!!!" THE FIRE was fuelled by another D on Twitter... "Annie, want to meet Dublin knitters?" THE ORGANISATION was nearly thwarted by strange email issues that were circumvented by Ravelry... "Did you get my email? I would *love* to come and teach at your...

Seeking an outgoing and enthusiastic knitter in the Athlone region who would like to represent the knitting community on a radio show! Interested? Contact me by email - enquiries thisisknit ie

The Knitting & Stitching Show kicked off today and we've already had a great time meeting up with lots of dedicated knitters, crocheters and spinners alike. We particularly enjoyed showing off all the new heavenly Dublin Dye Company yarns - mmmm Alpaca Lace mmmm drool! If you are coming along don’t forget to check out the magnificent Miski, dreamy Qina...

The very lovely Julie Ann Matkin took some absolutely delicious photos of the yarn tasting event last week. The images are fantastic and Julie was really generous with her time and skill on the evening. There are a select few available to view in the following Picasa web album: Yarn Tasting by Julie Or you can click here to see...

We have been getting lots of lovely samples ready for the Yarn Tasting next week - here's just a selection from Rowan... There's Big Wool, Cocoon, Felted Tweed, the gorgeous new Lima yarn and, of course, Kidsilk Haze!! I can't wait until Thursday... I just want to dive in with my needles right now!

I had the pleasure of spending the past two days in the company of the very lovely Louisa Harding. She has kindly gifted us with a signed copy of her latest book "Little cake" and a pack of ten hanks of one of her new yarns - Willow Tweed - to raffle at the Yarn Tasting event next week! In...

Yarn yarn everywhere and you don't know where to start? The new Autumn/Winter ranges are flying into the shop at the moment and it can be hard to decide on where to begin with those all-important winter knitting projects... Introducing the very first This is Knit Yarn Tasting Event! Don't get overwhelmed by the range of colours, textures and fibres...