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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...

The Girlfriends Cardigan by ANKESTRiCK is a staple garment for your Autumn to Spring wardrobe. This sample, modelled by Jacqui, was knitted by staff member Joy who is rather a whizz on the needles. We asked Joy all about the project and to find out what she had to say about The Girlfriends Cardigan, keep reading! The Girlfriends Cardigan I first came...

Join Carol Feller and Special Guests on Saturday October 12th, 2019, from 2pm to 3.30pm for an afternoon gathering amid the beautiful surroundings of the Powerscourt Centre, here at This is Knit. We would like to invite you to join us for a relaxed afternoon of crafting, tasty nibbles, and great company as we take a closer look at her latest book Cosy Knits.  Enjoy a chilled...

I don't know about you but this recent chill in the air has me reaching for all of my favourite shawls and I'm searching the cowl and shawl database on Ravelry constantly. To help with this Maureen is back on the This is Knit Vlog to show off her latest FO, Winter On My Mind by Melanie Berg. Winter On...

Here at This is Knit we are all getting very excited about the Love Note Sweater by Tin Can Knits. There's been collective ooh-ing and aah-ing over yarn choices, and animated discussions about sleeve and body lengths. Whenever a buzz like this happens around the shop floor, it's never long before a knit-along is planned. So, are you ready to...

Can you feel it? It's sweater weather and we are all getting a little excited! Just in time to start the new season, Jacqui has recently cast off Newleaf by Jennifer Steingass. Just click below for the latest This is Knit vlog. If you have a love for colourwork but have yet to be introduced to the wonders of Jennifer Steingass, you...

You've spent days, weeks, months creating your favourite shawl. You've created it with yarn you love and now it's time to show it off to the world. If you are in need of some shawl-spiration on how to wear your latest FO then press play on today's vlog. In today's episode, Jacqui takes us through ways of wearing different shaped...

It's time to share another finished item with all of you and today it comes from the fabulous needles of Joy. So sit back and press play and watch as Jacqui models Joy's latest knit - the Gaudi pullover designed by none other than the ever iconic Julie Knits in Paris. In the video, Joy introduces Gaudi by Julie Dubreux, aka Julie...

We are very excited to introduce these exquisite pieces by Deborah Toner to our product line up for Woollinn 2019. We have worked closely with Deborah to create some beautiful custom pieces, featuring iconic Dublin landmarks. Belfast based designer Deborah Toner has a background in Architecture. She uses her architectural drawing skills to create beautiful embroidered pieces for the home....

We have fallen head over heels in love with the exquisite Mahliqa Wire Earrings that we are bringing to Woollinn. Each of these earrings is lovingly hand made by Suraya of Mahliqa, using Townhouse Yarns Fade St 4ply in the Dubh Linn colourway. We've had the pleasure of getting to know Suraya and her stunning work over the past year...

In the latest This is Knit vlog from our YouTube channel, Jacqui introduces two new projects, and if you're paying attention she also quickly introduces what knitting project she will be casting on next! Marettimo by Caitlin Hunter Marettimo is a gorgeous bottom-up sweater designed by Caitlin Hunter and published in Boyland Knitworks. Marettimo is a relaxed lightweight summer sweater,...

It just wouldn't be an Irish Yarn Festival without some wonderful local Irish Tweed on offer. So we are thrilled to be featuring Studio Donegal yarns on our stand again this year. Studio Donegal produce all of their yarn in their mill in Kilcarr in Co. Donegal, on a site that is steeped in textile history. With such a rich surrounding landscape...

We are delighted to be hosting Bristol Ivy's Knitting Outside the Box Trunk Show at Woollinn! I will try and contain my excitement as I share today's post with all of you. You all know Bristol’s classic tailoring and innovative techniques from her patterns and for Knitting Outside the Box, Bristol teamed up Pom Pom Press to bring you her...