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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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Adelaide by Isabell Kraemer
June 26 2020
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...
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We Are Re-Opening!
June 18 2020
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...
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Comfort Zone Tank by Tif Neilan
June 11 2020
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...
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Back Soon...
June 08 2020
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...
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iKnit7 - An Online Yarn Extravaganza!
May 25 2020
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...
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Fuss Free Shawls and Wraps
April 24 2020
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...
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Our Top Four Beginner Baby Blankets
April 21 2020
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...
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Virtual Shopping at This is Knit
March 15 2020
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...
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Important Update
March 15 2020
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...
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Winterfell by Katrin Schneider
March 01 2020
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...
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Neon Skyline by Carol Feller
February 06 2020
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...
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It's Weave-a-thon time!
February 03 2020
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...
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Resolute by Joji Locatelli
January 17 2020
In this weeks' vlog Jacqui is showing us the Resolute Wrap by Joji Locatelli which is currently enjoying its trip to New York for Vogue Knitting Live (We're at stand 316 - come and say hi!). Knit using Townhouse Yarns Fade St 4ply, in what is definitely Jacqui's favourite colour Okcurr, this generous sized shawl is full of detail and...
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2019 - Look What You Made Me Do
December 20 2019
Did anyone else feel like 2019 was a total whirlwind? I can't quite believe that - not only is the year coming to an end - but the decade is too! Way back in 2011 is when we moved into the shop's current home in Powerscourt Townhouse and since then each year flown by quicker than the last. Over...
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Luxury Knitting Kits for Hand Dyed Yarn Addicts
December 20 2019
In the final vlog of our Holiday Gift Idea series, Jacqui shares a few extra-special kits for intermediate to experienced knitters. First up is the Osprey Shawl Kit, featuring a stunning shawl design by Louisa Harding of Yarntelier. The shawl uses one ball of luxury Pure Cashmere Lace and one skein of Townhouse Yarns Abbey Lace (a kid mohair and...
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Top Book Gifts for Knitters and Crocheters This Holiday Season
December 15 2019
If you are looking for some book inspiration then today's vlog is just the ticket. Lisa takes us through some of her favourite books for knitters and crocheters, all available in store or on line. First up is the stunning Knitting Outside the Box - Drape and Fold by Bristol Ivy. This follow up to 2017's Knitting Outside...
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Stocking Fillers for Knitters and Crocheters
December 15 2019
Lisa is back with some stocking filler ideas for crafters in todays vlog. First up we see the Katia rainbow socks. These gorgeous gradients come in 2 x 50g cakes so whatever your preference for knitting socks they have you covered. Take the guess work out of creating matching socks, with two equal size balls in this cute presentation box....
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