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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Today Joy and Jacqui are showing us the gorgeous Feederbrook Farm Entropy DK which is now available in store and on line. ABOUT FEEDERBROOK FARM Located in northern Baltimore County, Maryland, Feederbrook Farm was bought in 1970 by Jan and Michael Van Bibber as a fixer-upper. They worked tirelessly to bring back many components of the farm to its formal...

Jacqui has a real treat in todays vlog - This is Knit is stocking Hide and Hammer's 03 Bags. We've all been big fans of Nu's bags since we saw them at Woollinn and so were delighted to be able to offer them in store. Available in 3 colours these beautifully crafted handmade canvas bags with leather handles and straps...

Today's blog features Jacqui who is taking a look at the wide selection of crochet hook and knitting needle sets available in the shop and via the website. First up is the new Ginger Range from KnitPro. Available Straight and Deluxe Interchangeable Needles as well as an Afghan/Tunisian Hook set each one comes with 11 sizes as well as a...

Today we have Lisa on the vlog and she is looking at three gift kits perfect for the beginner knitter in your life (or even as treat for yourself if you have been thinking about giving knitting a try!). First up is the No. 1 most popular kit which is just genius in its simplicity - it's the Bread and Buttoned...

Jacqui and Joy are popping into the This is Knit Vlog today to share two wonderful finished cardigans. To hear everything in their own words click play below. Boxed and Cabled Cardigan by Hanna Maciejewska Photo © Danhan We all know that Joy is a whizz on the needles and her latest finished cardigan has us all drooling here in...

It may be autumn, but we are still dreaming of summer and layered knits. Julie Debreux's pattern for the Jenny Flower Tee (which was released at Woollinn in June) is now available in Korean, thanks to the wonderful skills of Kyounghui Kim - also known as @ami_duck on Instagram. This means that it is now available in English, French, and Korean! Whatever language...

If you couldn't be with us here in This is Knit last Saturday for the Cosy Knits Launch with designers Carol Feller, Jimenez Joseph, and Eimear Early then this post should help you out with FOMO. For a quick round-up of the day you can watch our vlog by Lisa below: Introductions Saturday saw not one but two intimate gatherings...

It's time again to join us on the shop floor at This is Knit. Today we're hearing from Jacqui and Joy, with Maureen behind the camera! Click below to learn all about our favourite hat patterns and the nifty magnetic pom-poms we like to top them with. (Watch out for the part where the team are laughing so much the...

As I type, the latest book by Carol Feller has just landed in the shop and I am currently surrounded by "ooohs" and "ahhhs" as those lucky shoppers get to feast their eyes on a wealth of knitwear that has been designed to make you feel cosy and comforted.     Cosy Knits is an exciting collaboration project that includes...