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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...

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...

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...

Have you ever wondered how to wind a skein of yarn? It's not as complicated as you might think!  In this 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...

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...

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...

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 pullover 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...

  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...

Have you been looking for the perfect summer top? Then the Comfort Zone Tank by Tif Neilan is just the pattern for you. And if you purchase the yarn to make your own (before 21/06/2020), then we will include a digital version of the pattern as a free gift to you! (No coupon needed, simply pop a request for the pattern...

We're not re-open yet, but we *will* be back soon! We've had quite a few messages asking if we're back open today, so I wanted to share a quick update here on our plans. We're really looking forward to getting back in to the shop, but as we're based in a shopping centre the *earliest* date we can reopen is...

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...

Today on the This is Knit blog, we are going to explore three easy, fuss free shawls and wraps for you to knit or crochet while social distancing at home. Sometimes we all just need a calming, mindless project to work on while we are binge watching our Netflix queue or listening to a podcast in the background. Or even...

Are you new to knitting or crochet? Or are you looking to dive back in and are on the hunt for the supplies you need to begin a simple project to work on while we are all spending a little more time at home than usual? Look no further, for in this blog post we will be exploring some easy...

An online personal shopping experience, provided by the This is Knit Team. We have been working on introducing ways to make our shopping more inclusive for the more vulnerable members of our society. If you have a project that you would like to make then tell us a little about your needs via our Virtual Shopping Service. Join us via...

From 5 pm this evening we will be switching to virtual and online sales only. We are taking these steps now in an effort to help flatten the curve and protect the most vulnerable members of our society. We want to thank everyone for their support and well wishes this week, and we're immensely grateful for the enthusiasm surrounding our...

Jacqui  and Joy have been twinning it up again in this week's Vlog. They are sharing their Winterfell Cardigans by Katrin Schneider knit in Townhouse Yarns Poolbeg Sport. A real classic - this cardigan is sure to become a firm favourite - and one of those patterns every member of the team knits! In fact Jenny has one on the...

Did you see the stunning Neon Skyline by Carol Feller in our New York photos? Created using Carol's Nua Sport Weight and Townhouse Yarns Fade St 4ply. This shawl starts at the very tip and increases out to the widest point creating a chevron in garter and mosaic pattern stripes by using increases and decreases.  As well as the original...

Have you ever wondered if there is sometimes just a little bit of sibling rivalry between Lisa and Jenny? Well, this Sunday the 9th of February you can find out for yourself - by following the This is Knit Weave-a-thon!               What is the Weave-a-thon you ask? Well it will be a day filled...