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Do you have a favourite summer shawl? In today's vlog, Jacqui is sharing one of the This is Knit team's favourites. The Birds of a Feather shawl is designed by Andrea Mowry (aka Drea Renee Knits). You can find this pattern on Ravelry or in Issue 2 of Laine magazine, where it was originally published. This pattern starts at a single...

In this video, we join Joy in the This is Knit shop in Powerscourt Townhouse as she introduces her Inse sweater as part of the Woollinn Make-Along. Come and join us on Ravelry as we chat about the make-along and help each other finish those projects. There's plenty of help and discussions going on there, and a few nifty spot prizes...

In this vlog, Jacqui takes us through the beautiful Morning Sky pattern by Heidi Kirrmaier in the gorgeous Erika Knight Studio Linen. We are trying to plan our Woollinn handknits and as it's fast approaching we are taking a look back over what was on our needles this time last year. You will also get a chance to see Joy's Night Sky also by Heidi Kirrmaier in...

The Danish brand CaMaRose has been making quite a splash in the yarn world over the past number of years. Founder Trine Berstelsen began her fibre industry career as a knitting pattern designer before launching her own yarn range known as CaMaRose in 2010.   You can see Trine's keen eye for colour in the attractive, contemporary shade palette offered in each...

It's been too long since we have had a get-together here in This is Knit, so we're delighted to announce that we will be hosting renowned Irish knitwear designer Carol Feller on Sunday 12th May from 1pm to 3pm, as we feature her latest yarn: Nua Worsted. We would like to invite you to join us for a chilled out afternoon...

Have you ever seen a sock pattern that you fall in love with instantly? I'm talking about the type of pattern that can convert a non-sock knitter to cast on their first pair of socks? When the new A Pale Fire Socks pattern by Ailbíona MacLochlainn (aka LB Handknits) popped up a few weeks back, Jacqui just had to cast them on...

I took a whirlwind trip down to Cork yesterday, as the lovely people at RTE's Today Show asked me to join them for a chat about the history of Aran Knitting and, more specifically, about the wonderful new book by Vawn Corrigan on this topic. It was an absolute pleasure to speak to Maura and Dáithí about our rich knitting...

Sometimes the heart wants what the heart wants. Collectively there are seven small children in the lives of our team members here at This is Knit - so we're well versed in the wonders of superwash wool when it comes to knits for small humans - but... Sometimes you want to knit something precious, not practical. And so enters this...

This week, as the year draws to a close, we've been taking a little walk down memory lane. You can read our full 2018 Year in Review here where we've been reflecting on a year of amazing firsts and expressing our gratitude for the company of so many wonderful people along the way. We really are so grateful for your support and custom in...

We've been having an interesting discussion about gift knitting over on Instagram and Facebook this week. There's been some great suggestions on how to manage the pressure of the season (for the avid gift knitters among you) and some valuable counsel about choosing your recipients wisely. How about you? Do you gift knit or crochet? Have you taken on any...