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Tips for Crafting Adorable Baby Knits
August 06 2024
Knitting or crocheting for babies is one of the most delightful projects you can undertake. Not only are baby knits quick to make, but they’re also endlessly cute and practical. This post is for everyone: seasoned knitters and beginners alike. These essential tips will ensure your baby knit gifts are both stylish and functional. Tips for Crafting Adorable Baby Garments...
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What is a Knitting Follow Along?
July 24 2024
When we started the "Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Started Knitting" series, we couldn’t have imagined that our knitting teaching journey was just getting started. These Follow Alongs are a product of years of experience, countless hours of teaching, and a deep passion for sharing the joy of knitting with others. We've taken all the lessons learned, the...
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Tips for Using Bilum Gradient Yarn Cakes
July 16 2024
Ever found yourself staring at a beautiful skein of yarn, completely mesmerised but with no idea what to make? That’s the crafter's dilemma: what comes first, the pattern or the yarn? With Bilum's gradient yarn cakes, it’s easy to see why the yarn often wins this battle. Their stunning shades flow seamlessly from one colour to the next, making them...
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Knitting on the Go: All you need to know
July 11 2024
There’s something magical about knitting while travelling. Airport waiting times, long flights, or train rides, can all transform into creative time when you have your knitting with you. I remember a particularly long delay at Dublin Airport a few years back, and how those extra 3 hours flew by as I knitted “just one more row”.
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Spinning yarn: How to Get Started
July 04 2024
My journey with spinning has been far from linear. It did start, however, in the same way as most of my craft interests: seeing others do it and thinking “I really want to give that a go…” Crafting is contagious like that - have you noticed? Read along to find out about my journey, what worked and why.
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CaMaRose Snefnug Pattern Suggestions
February 09 2021
CaMaRose's popular yarn Snefnug has landed on the This is Knit shelves lately and we are obsessed with it! CaMaRose Snefnug yarn is incredibly soft to the touch making it perfect for super cosy hand knit projects. In this blog post, we've listed a couple pattern ideas for Snefnug we think you will like! Keep reading to learn more.Please note:...
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Our Top 5 Marled Knitting Patterns
December 04 2020
What exactly is marled knitting? It's when you knit with two or more strands of yarns in different colours or weights to create a completely unique and beautiful fabric and it's all the rage these days in the knitting world! In this post, we've compiled our current favourite marled knitting patterns to share with you and hopefully inspire you to cast...
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December 2020 Opening Hours, Schedule, & Posting Dates
December 03 2020
As of December 1, 2020, This is Knit's doors are open again for in-person shopping! We are so excited to welcome you back into our shop and help you with your knitting and crochet needs this holiday season in a safe and socially distanced manner. Keep reading to learn more about our December Hours, Click & Collect Schedule, and more....
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Knitting Inspiration: The Reef Beanie by Lizzy Knits
November 11 2020
Who doesn't love instant gratification? Especially when it comes to knitting projects! And when it comes to quick knits, the Reef Beanie might be exactly what you're looking for. This super chunky knitted hat is so fast, you'll want to make one for everyone you know!I had a beautiful skein of Malabrigo Rasta sitting in my stash that was calling out to me to knit...
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Strathcona Sweater by Tara-Lynn Morrison
November 03 2020
Are you looking for the ultimate super bulky, instant gratification knit? I recently knit the Strathcona Sweater designed by Tara-Lynn Morrison of Good Night, Day, and I think it would be an excellent project to cast on if you're in the market for such a project. I came across Tara-Lynn Morrison's patterns while scrolling through her profile on Instagram (@good_night_day) and fell head over heels...
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Virtual Team Building Activities With Knitting
October 30 2020
Are you looking for a unique team building experience with your colleagues at work? We can help you! Crafting is an excellent activity for you and your coworkers to connect and build relationships together - all from the safety of your own homes. Connect virtually with us and with each other while learning a new skill, stretching your creative muscles, and...
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Seven Super Bulky Knit Ideas For This Season
October 23 2020
Projects in super bulky yarn knit up super fast, so if you're looking for an instant gratification project or a last minute gift idea, this is the list for you. In this post, we're rounding up some trendy patterns you can cast on and cast off in what will seem like no time at all. Knit a hat in a...
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Quick Chunky Knit Hat Pattern Suggestions
October 20 2020
Are your ears getting a bit chilly with the colder weather outside? We've compiled a handful of our favourite chunky weight hat knitting patterns for you as project inspiration. These are especially useful ideas when you have some gift knitting to accomplish quickly or just want some instant gratification knitting projects to look forward to since all of these knitting patterns can...
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The Fibre Co. Tundra Pattern Ideas
October 02 2020
Tundra from The Fibre Co. is a bulky weight yarn created from the popular and very much loved formula of baby alpaca, merino, and silk fibres. Accessories and garment patterns created with Tundra not only whip up fast due to the bulky size of this plush yarn, but also enjoy a weightlessness and a cozy warmth you’d expect from such an ample yarn. It is one...
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Quick Home Knitting and Crochet Patterns
July 31 2020
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...
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How to Wind Yarn, Including a Centre-Pull Ball
July 28 2020
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...
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A Quick Tutorial on Washing and Blocking Your Hand Knits
July 14 2020
Have you been wondering how to wash and block your hand knitting and crochet items? It's not as complicated as you might think! Take a look at this very quick and super easy tutorial from our YouTube channel that Lisa put together over on our Instagram Stories that shows just how simple the process is. There's even a bonus Q&A...
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CaMaRose Yaku Pattern Suggestions
July 03 2020
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...
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