TIK Knits

Are you looking for some quick, cosy and stylish accessories to whip up with some very squishable yarn? On today's blog we're highlighting two fabulous shop samples that we think will do the job quite nicely...   First up is this Cable Edged Cowl from the lovely people at Conway and Bliss.  Using just two balls of their Odin yarn...

These days we've all been kept on our toes, with the weather bouncing around from warm, Summer-like days, to rainy, blustery ones. We are reminded that practical layers are essential, and the Airflow Cardigan by Justyna Lorkowska is definitely one of them! A simple, stockinette, open-front cardigan featuring three quarter sleeves is the perfect go-to for unpredictable weather. Our sample...

Warm, sunny days may feel fleeting in Dublin, but their rarity makes them all the sweeter! We've had some lovely summery days recently, and it's inspired us to share this beautiful lace top by Tin Can Knits. Knit up in the luxurious Findley by Juniper Moon, in the shade 22 Menemsha, Bonny is the perfect lightweight garment for the warmer...

We recently wrapped up our Spring KAL for the Waiting For Rain shawl, and were blown away by all of your beautiful FOs! In case you missed all of the excitement, we're talking a bit about this pattern today. Super simple garter stitch, short row lace inserts, beautiful drape... what's not to love? I mean, have you seen our stunning...

The sun has been taking a short hiatus here in Dublin, though the return of rain means it's time to wrap up in a beautiful shawl! Recently we shared the lovely Rondelay Shawl, a fun short row pattern by Jennifer Dassau. Today, we have another shawl from the same ebook collection, the Piewhacket Shawl. While the Rondelay design is made...

We have the most darling dress to share with you today! The Violet Dress is a super sweet and simple pattern that is available to download for free via Ravelry. Our shop sample was knitted up in the colourful Cassia Prints by Louisa Harding in the beautiful shade 506, and what a perfect match they make! Knitted up with 3...

Don't you just love one skein projects? We do! And we have a great one to share with you today: the Rondelay shawl is a beautiful pattern with unique construction, and our shop sample used up just one skein of the lovely Tibetan Cloud by Lotus Yarns in shade 15! Using the wonders of short rows, this design features three...

We're back to Pfeilraupe today, with another post to help you along with this popular pattern. Pfeilraupe has a peculiar construction, but we can all agree the beautiful design is innovative and versatile, and definitely worth a spot in your queue! In previous posts, we talked about the crochet cast on and the short rows used in this pattern, and...

We're back for more Pfeilraupe today, with another post in our techniques tutorial series for this pattern. This beautiful and unique shawl is a free pattern available on Ravelry, and has been translated from German, so we've been compiling some tips and advice to help you navigate this foreign beauty. Previously we covered the crochet cast on to get you...

Pfeilraupe has taken Ravelry by storm. It's likely you've seen or heard of this pattern, it might also be likely you were overwhelmed when you dove into the instructions. Using uncommon construction techniques, this scarf grows asymmetrically and finishes as a skewed triangle. The shape is unique, with holes along one side to weave the longer end through, making it...

We kicked off our Spring KAL last Thursday, and hope many of you are well into your own beautiful Waiting For Rain shawl! If not, cast on asap and join us in all the fun! Today we have some tips and advice for you; this will mark the first in a series of posts we'll be doing during the KAL,...

It's almost time! Are you ready to dive into our "Waiting for Rain" Spring Knitalong? If you haven't already signed up, it's not too late to join in for all the fun, which will be kicking off tomorrow, March 17th. What do you need to do? It's easy: 1) Pop over to the KAL thread on Ravelry and say "I'm...

Continuing with our theme of absolutely adorable baby knits, we bring you the Wee Austin Hoodie! Much like the other “wee” features here on the blog, this little cardigan is a scaled down version of it's adult counterpart. While the style is true to the original, a few details have been changed to accommodate the age range: an elfin pointed...

Is there anything more endearing than a cute little baby sweater? We don't think so! The Wee Envelope pullover, by the always amazing Ysolda Teague, is just one of many new baby samples we have in the shop. Knit up in the super soft Baby Cashmerino by Debbie Bliss, in complementary solid and Tonal shades - which we are excited...

We're back to Brioche today, with a free pattern to share with you! Recently we talked a bit about the revival of Brioche, and it's growing popularity among pattern designers and knitters alike. Today we're revisiting this technique, beautifully featured in The Burren Scarf. Available as a free PDF download, this is a super quick knit, and a great introduction...

Like sunlight glinting off droplets of rain, this shawl pattern just keeps catching our eye every time we log on to Ravelry. It has been calling to us for weeks now, and simply begging to be knit, so it has “jumped the queue” a bit and become the pattern of choice for our Spring Knitalong 2016!* Would you like to...

Ravelry can confirm that there are tons of cardigan patterns out there, but many of them aren't particularly memorable or revolutionary in their style or construction; The Nanook cardigan is the exception and is one of few to break the traditional cardigan mold. It's scalloped lace detail and A-line shape makes it versatile garment to wear, and a fun project...

It's no secret that we love Tin Can Knits. Over the holidays, we had a series on the blog featuring a giveaway of the beautiful patterns of Tin Can Knits, and today we're featuring yet another one of their gems: the Antler Cardigan! It is one of the most popular patterns on Ravelry, which is not at all surprising considering...