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January 16 2009 – thisisknit
Part Time Sales Assistant Required
Hi Everyone, In the coming weeks & months we may have need of some extra hands in either or both of the Blackrock and Powerscourt shops. So we are now taking applications for the position of part-time Sales Assistant (between 5 & 10 hours a week to start, with the possibility of more hours in the future). Additional cover may...
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December 09 2008 – thisisknit
Sock Club now Booked Up
Thanks to everyone who expressed an interest in the First Dublin Dye Company Sock Club... all the spaces have now been taken. And to all the members - we hope you are looking forward to receiving your first packages in the New Year!
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October 17 2008 – thisisknit
If you could ask a Designer One Question...
... what would it be? As some of you may already know both Louisa Harding and Debbie Bliss will be giving a seminar at the Knitting & Stitching Show this year. We thought it would be fun to add a little Q&A session into the seminars - to give you all a chance to get involved and to direct the...
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September 27 2008 – thisisknit
The Big Knit
It's here and it's gonna be HUUUGE! Check out the special page we have created for "Big Knit" resources and get you mini-knit on :)
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April 28 2008 – thisisknit
Samhra
Samhra1, originally uploaded by Lilaa. (Ahem...Excuse the silly look on my face in this photo...) Last year, around this time, I knit my Lace Leaf Tee Shirt. I kid you not, the moment I cast off that project the weather turned awful! So this year, in honour of the Irish summer we have Samhra - a 60% Cotton 40% wool...
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April 03 2008 – thisisknit
This just in...
... from Georgina D Spongebob himself in hat form - a gift for her 5 year old nephew. The pattern is here and Georgina used Rialto DK as the yarn. Pure brillance! :)
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April 02 2008 – thisisknit
After all that...
Here's a little eye candy for the knitters :) ... some nice detailed pics of MaryL's Juliaca from Mirasol Book 1, using Miski Baby Llama yarn ... (Photo credit goes to Aileen)
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March 30 2008 – thisisknit
Kureyon Sock now in S(t)ock!
Yipeee! It's here and it's gorgeous - what an array of delicious colours :) All will be up in detail on the website very soon, but don't hesitate to drop us an email or a call if you'd like to get your mitts on some before then... yes, I know, we are evil temptresses... ;) Ravelry heads can take a...
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March 12 2008 – thisisknit
An itty bitty blog post
Ah yes, how many days have gone by now when I have said - I must post on the blog?!? Too many, because I always say "But first..." But first I have to get together all the pictures of the wonderful projects you great knitters have been churning out... But first I want to get together a collection of the...
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February 21 2008 – thisisknit
New Stuff!
Hi Everyone, it's Jacqui here with some exciting new stuff for your delectation,Manos del Uruguay don't you just love it! I'm using the silk blend to knit the Chevron Scarf from the Last Minute Gifts Book, the yarn is heavenly to knit with! Also new in to TIK is the Tika Pima Cotton range from Mirasol. It's a yummy soft...
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November 24 2007 – thisisknit
Christmas in a Yarn Shop
Yep... the decorations are up. Sure we couldn't have a "Christmas Gift Think In" without some tinsel!
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July 14 2007 – thisisknit
Shameless Call Out
Does anyone know where I can find a pattern for a tie-front cardigan using Kidsilk Haze? I have seen it before, I can picture it in my head right now, but for the life of me I cannot remember which book / magazine it is in! Help. Please. :)
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June 26 2007 – thisisknit
Eye Candy - And it's good for you!
I'm so excited about this - we now have organic fruit and veg on our doorstep! Before the shrug class on Saturday morning I raced around to this newly opened stall in the market. It is run by an organic farm from Monaghan and they are travelling to Blackrock to sell their produce every Saturday and Sunday. I think I...
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May 09 2007 – thisisknit
Housekeeping - Knit Night
Just a note to say that, with the day that's in it, Knit Night won't be going ahead tomorrow evening. We'll see you all at the usual time next week though :)
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May 09 2007 – thisisknit
(Hopefully) Temporary Photo Glitch
Due to a bit of technological switcheroo the photos associated with the posts below are not appearing. We're working on sorting that out... More piccies soon!
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April 20 2007 – thisisknit
Knit Night
Knit Night was great fun last night - Mary popped in "on her way home from work" and stayed as long as everyone else! Aileen got to see her pattern available for download for the first time. Diane brought in a pattern for the most gorgeous summer cami and left with five balls of Cathay to make it a reality. ...
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April 19 2007 – thisisknit
A great update…
We have some super new products for you today folks :) Check out the new "Patterns for Sale" section of the website where, if you are looking for the summer knitting project, you can instantly download Aileen Cahill's Rosy Lace Shrug. Using just two to three balls of Kidsilk Night or Kidsilk Haze and a easy beginner lace stitch you...
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April 06 2007 – thisisknit
The Knitter’s Treat Exchange
Bloggers Tangelled Angel and Tea and Cakes called out to the shop today. They are both co-ordinating the Knitter's Treat Exchange, which is no mean feat as they have well over 100 sign ups from all over the globe! I ended up adding to their workload today by being a very belated participant. This is my questionnaire: Knitters Treat Exchange...
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