Sunny Sunday Spinning…

August 30, 2010 in Events, TIK News by thisisknit | No comments

Start Spinning

We had an almost tropical afternoon on the Powerscourt balcony yesterday, as the sun was out in force :D The tropical theme was picked up nicely by R’s fibre (a mixed batt with sparkly angelina from the ever-talented Laura Hogan).

RLauraBatt

Drop spindles abounded, with D and Dee, showing us how it’s done on the top whorl version:

Dspinning

DeeSpinning

And E was using her gorgeous homemade bottom whorl spindle with her fibre. We’re begging her to make more for the shop!

BottomWhorl

SpinningBottomWhorl

My wheel had it’s second outing at a Spin In and I finished spinning singles from a BFL Laura Hogan Top. Next stop: adventures in plying!

WheelSpinning

Spin In this Sunday

August 26, 2010 in Events, TIK News by thisisknit | No comments

Spin In Collage

Thoughts are very definitely turning to autumn around here, with the chill in the air and knitters-on-Twitter discussing what hat patterns to make for the coming cold days…

It really is the season for fibre crafts and, if you are interested in taking up something new, why not come along to the Dublin Spin this Sunday? There’ll be spindles and wheels a-plenty and fabulous fibre to fondle!

The shop will also be back to Sunday trading from this week (after our late summer Sunday breaks) and we’ll be offering double loyalty card stamps on spinning supplies to celebrate!

Hope to see you there :D

Yarn Tasting, Finished Objects and Very Pretty Pictures!

August 21, 2010 in Customer Gallery, Events, TIK News by thisisknit | 3 comments

Pretty Pictures

If you’re attending our Yarn Tasting evening on Thursday 9th September then we have a very special additional treat for you, courtesy of Julie Matkin (Rav name: Elven) and Siobhan Cottell (Rav name: Iontach). Both of these talented ladies happen to take *very* pretty pictures of finished knit and crochet projects and they have kindly offered to host a “photo booth” on the night.

This is how it will work:

You are welcome to bring one or two of your finished projects along to be photographed and then Julie or Siobhan will take your details and email you on your photos after the event. You can then use these pictures on your blog on Ravelry project page, or just to brag about how talented you are to friends/relatives/neighbours/strangers on the street!

The girls will also be handing out a little general guide to getting the best project pictures on your own camera at home. This service is being offered free of charge but a small donation to Age Action would be welcome.

We are hoping everyone who took part in the summer Annis KAL will bring along their finished shawls. We would love to put together a collage for proud display on the website :D

Spaces for Yarn Tasting Now Available to Book

August 13, 2010 in Events, TIK News by thisisknit | 2 comments

Yarn Tasting 2010

You can now sign up to attend Yarn Tasting 2010 :D

A space at the event will cost €20 and this will entitle you to sample everything on offer on the night. The list is currently running to 30 samples +

When the €20 is paid we will take your name and contact details so we can keep everyone updated with news on the event. You will then collect your ticket on the night, which will contain a list of all the products on tasting. Your ticket will be checked off each time you collect a sample.

We’ll have to limit the places available and also finish taking sign ups on Monday 6th September. This will allow us to make sure there is a sample of each product for everyone and to plan seating, refreshments and other goodies!

You can book to attend in person, by phone (using laser or credit card) or via the internet-wonders of Paypal (just drop us an email and we’ll send you a Paypal form)…

Yarn Tasting 2010!

August 12, 2010 in TIK News by thisisknit | 1 comment

Yarn Tasting 2010

The official time & date for Yarn Tasting 2010 is 6pm Thursday 9th September – add it to your diaries folks!

We’ll be changing things around a little this year to enhance everyone’s enjoyment of the evening :D

The differences this time will be:

1. Tickets/Tasting Vouchers will go on sale ahead of time and should be available shortly. Watch this space for annoucements…
2. We would like to have one ticket for the whole evening this time so that everyone who attends will get a sample of every yarn & fibre on offer. This list is at 30 and could still grow…
3. We envisage having everything on display as before but “releasing” different yarn samples throughout the evening. Perhaps starting with chunky yarns and working our way to laceweight or vice-versa :D
4. Two wonderful Ravellers have offered their expertise for a special added extra to the evening that we think you will all love – details to follow!

Things that will stay the same:

1. There will still be Raffle prizes on the night…
2. And lots of sample garments to try on…
3. And refreshments…
4. And fun times to be had!

If anyone has any questions please feel free to ask them here. We’re really looking forward to this event and we’re hoping to make it even bigger and better than last year!

Special Offers for This Weekend

July 22, 2010 in Events, TIK News by thisisknit | 1 comment

We’re celebrating the upcoming weekend of fibre fun with some great deals!

  • Rowan Revive and Cushendale Mohair Boucle are now just €4 a ball…
  • There’s a squishy 15% off Debbie Bliss Amalfi, Rowan Big Wool, Brown Sheep Burlyspun, Rowan Cocoon, Debbie Bliss Como, Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece, DB Luxury Tweed Chunky, Malabrigo Merino Worsted, Noro Silk Garden Sock and Noro Taiyo… (phew!)
  • And with Louisa visiting we are offering a great 10% across her full range of yarns :)

    • These deals are available as of right now and will run until Sunday at 4pm.

    Free Evening Talk with Louisa Harding

    July 20, 2010 in Events, TIK News by thisisknit | 1 comment

    Sampling Yarn

    If you are free this Saturday the 24th July at 5.15pm why not pop along to TIK for a FREE talk from Louisa Harding?

    Louisa will have samples of her new Autumn/Winter yarns with her and a wonderful selection of finished garments on display. She will be signing books and will be happy to answer any questions you may have about her yarns and her designs.

    So if you can’t make the workshop itself this will be a great opportunity to meet Louisa and get together with other knitters. Refreshment of the red and white variety will be provided – just the thing to accompany a bit of yarn tasting!

    Gauging Annis…

    July 8, 2010 in Events, TIK Knits by thisisknit | No comments

    Our Annis KAL is progressing nicely over on Ravelry and, chez TIK, both Dixie and Jacqui have finished and blocked theirs. Funnily enough they knit them out of exactly the same yarn, in exactly the same colourway, but when it was Hedgehog Fibre’s Silk Lace in the evocatively named “Damp” shade who could blame them?

    Dixie added beads to hers, beautiful little silver-lined ones, and the result is stunning:

    Dixie Annis

    And Jacqui went the un-adorned route and let her hard-won finished object take centre stage… just look at those Nupps!

    Jacqui Annis

    Having two (pretty much) exactly the same projects, knitted from exactly the same yarn, gave us the perfect opportunity to take these pictures…

    Comparison 1

    Comparison 2

    Just look at the difference in size! Dixie changed needle sizes to get a firmer looking fabric in her FO and the effect is dramatic. One is very much a decorative scarf and the other is a decent shawlette. Just goes to show people… size does matter ;)

    Coachella Calling!

    July 6, 2010 in Uncategorized by thisisknit | 1 comment

    The weather just keeps on getting better – so much so that I (Charlene) am finding it really hard to keep going with my current WIP, which is another All-Seasons Cardi in the luscious Malabrigo Lace. It’s just too hot for this yummy stuff – my fingers keep sticking to the yarn and the needles and what would be a quick knit in a chilly October has become a long-drawn out slog in this sweltering summer!

    Of course, I still want to knit and create, so I’ve been thinking of other things to make that will both be fun to knit in the heat and also nice to wear in the heat. Definitely at the top of my list at the moment is the fabulous Coachella, a fitted sleeveless top with an interesting neckline from Knitty’s Summer 2007 issue.

    Our own dear Elana knitted the Coachella from a perfect summer yarn – Rowan Purelife Revive. This yarn is a DK recycled from used silk, cotton and viscose garments which are carded to make regenerated fiber, then spun into a beautiful, high quality yarn. The finished result (as you can see here) is a super-flattering summer knit that you can actually comfortably knit in summer weather!

    Introducing Our “Knit3Tog” Classes

    July 2, 2010 in Classes, TIK News by thisisknit | 1 comment

    Classes

    Do you have a technique you’d like to learn? Or a project that’s stuck in a rut and needs to be rescued? We can help – even if the dates or times of our specific classes don’t suit your schedule. For example, if you’d like to learn how to knit socks and can convince, cajole or bribe two other knitters to come with you then we will set up a class at a time that works for you all.

    That’s our “Knit3Tog” system – if there’s a minimum of three people attending we can run any class topic you like, including Project Help, so each participant can get assistance with different techniques. Contact us today to book the class of your choice, at your time.

    The set Class Schedule for Autumn is currently being drawn up and it should be hitting the inboxes of newsletter subscribers in the next week or so. We’re looking forward to another busy season of new skills and great projects!

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