Zero-Waste Christmas Wreath Workshop

Zero-Waste Christmas Wreath Workshop with Diane of the Dublin Knit Collective With the powerful global mood of recycling, minimalism and zero-waste an ever growing and prevailing topic and inevitably part of a bigger transition into a future free from plastic, The Hopsack has an exciting upcoming workshop! Come join the Zero-Waste Christmas Wreath Workshop using…

Eco-KNiT Along in Rathmines

Hello Knitters! I am hosting an Eco-KNiT Along. The idea is to raise self-awareness in using eco-friendly products in our everyday lives, while knitting some cool accessories. Every month or so, there will be an eco-friendly project to Knit and add to your own collection of sustainable FOs for your own personal use or gift…

Knit Culture Night

Friday Knit Nights are back at The Hopsack. Diane from the Dublin Knit Collective (DKC) will launching the autumn knitting season with Knit Culture Night, a knit social in Rathmines. Whether you are an experienced knitter (or crocheter) or someone taking up knitting for the first time, join the DKC and discover the social aspect…

Stitch ‘n Knit in Athlone

When planning a weekend away, it is not uncommon for knitters, like myself to Google local yarn shops in the town you will be visiting for the first time. This time around Google found a new to me LYS... I was pleased to learn Stitch 'n Knit, a yarn and haberdashery shop was in the…

Destashed!

Start getting ready for the DKC Stashed Book Sale. Time to go through your book shelves and see if there is anything you wish to destash, that other crafters want to read and discover! This is an opportunity to DESTASH and SELL your unwanted Craft books at the DKC Destashed Book Sale at the Dublin…

Ever wonder what happens at a stitch n bitch?

Hello September!It is back to regular Knitworking and this blogpost is all about Knitting groups in general.Stitch n Bitch, Knit n Knatter, Knitting Circle, Knit Social, Knitworking....Knitting groups, how to join other knitters like yourself?Peruse our Knit & Stitch Socials Page or check with your local yarn shop for a group nearest you.Knitters are generally…

Learn to KNiT Sessions coming soon…

Winter is coming.... Learn to KNiT Sessions are coming to Rathmines. Learn to Knit for the Absolute Beginner (2 KNiT Sessions) Dates: Saturdays 7th and 14th September 2019 Time: 11am to 12:30pm Venue: Rathmines Summer is winding down and winter is coming. So, get a head start at accessorising your winter wardrobe by learning how…

DKC Summer DeStash

Start organising for our Summer DeStashed Yarn Sale. Register by email: dublinknitcollective@gmail.com

Frolic with Fibre goes North

I am so excited! I am teaching at Yarn Folk Festival of Wool. I am taking my Frolic with Fibre workshop to Whitehead, Co..Antrim in Northern Ireland. Frolic with Fibre is a beginners spinning workshop with bespoke fibre created specially for this workshop by Pretty Funky Fibre .

Yarn Overwhelms the Senses

Hi Folks, I was planning my post-Woollinn blogpost to go live earlier in the week, but this happened to me... I broke a bone in my foot. So, as I recover here at KNiT HQ, there is quite a bit of sleep, knit and eat while my leg is elevated on a few pillows. I've…