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What would we do without Ravelry? From checking yarn weights to pattern errata to chatting online, it is the most useful online resource for knitters today. We've gone Ravelry-mad here at This Is Knit, and we want you to join in with the fun! Firstly, if you don't have an account - get one! Then, you can join our This...

I had thought we'd be flying out the spring posts by now but, nope... today's weather has given an old favourite scarf of mine another outing, and it's one I haven't blogged about as yet... I'm sure many of you have seen the, oh, I don't know, gazillion Noro Striped Scarves on the internets? That link there is just a...

And another happy post to brighten your February - our Spring Fling Sale! Sale yarns are here and include some of these yummies: Go check 'em out!

The shop will be closed on Sunday 10th January due to the predicted weather conditions and associated possible travel chaos. Things should be ok for Monday but we’d anticipate not opening until 11am. I’ll post here again if there are any updates I’ll post here.

Don't forget that while this terrible weather lasts (and after it goes away) we still offer mail order by phone or via our online shop. So, even if you can't make it to the shop, there's no need to go without!

Just a quick note to say that our opening times may vary over the next few days due to the weather and adverse travel conditions. If you are travelling far or planning a special trip to the shop can we ask you to telephone us on 01-6709981 to confirm times? Thanks for your understanding, Lisa

This week's knitting sample of lusciousness is Siobhan's Aeolian Shawl: Knit from just one skein of Schaefer Anne yarn, a wool, mohair and nylon blend that is often used for mega luxurious socks but which really comes in to its own in projects such as this. This yarn is hand-dyed, and comes in a wide range of shades, but it...

The Dublin Knit Collective have come up with a really fun little competition for those among us who love the X-Factor! (Yes, I admit it, I’m addicted…) Check out the competition details over here and be in with the chance to win great prizes!!

A couple of weeks ago KnitPro announced the Symfonie Rosewood Gift Set would be available as a limited edition for Christmas. I know a lot of people were already very excited about these and we had also really been looking forward to stocking them. Unfortunately we received an email today (sent to all KnitPro stockists) to say that there have...

Lots of gorgeous new yarn has made its way on to the website in the past few days... Why not click here to see nearly seven pages of yarny goodness?

It's Jacqui here and I am just dropping in to report that I’ve just finished my summer cardigan project! I decided to use Debbie’s new Eco Cotton, the shade of orange was yelling at me from the shelves - "Knit me!" I can’t live in purple and green forever, ha! Helen, aka Hmabells (Ravelry Link), had tweaked my interest  in...

Poor little bloggy has been a little under-utlised lately... The solution? Get four of us to start posting! From now on you will start seeing posts from Jacqui, Aileen and Elana too so keep an eye out for the "posted by" tag at the start of each section. *"...And so say we all" (for the BSG fans!) :)

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Oooohh! This looks good - http://www.thecraftymarket.com :)

Powerscourt Good Friday: 10am to 6pm Easter Saturday: 10am to 6pm Easter Sunday: Closed Easter Monday: Closed Blackrock Thurs 9th April: Closed at 7pm Knit Night will not run on Easter Thursday (sorry!) Good Friday: Closed Easter Saturday: 10.30am to 5.30pm Easter Sunday: Closed Easter Monday: Closed

Spotted on the railings of Trinity College this morning...

We came across these beautiful buttons recently... EtsyBuy HandmadeTinyArk ... and were thrilled to discover they are hand made in Ireland! Tiny Ark buttons will do custom orders too so it's well worth popping over to see what they can do to jazz up that special project!

Sorry about that folks...