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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...

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...