After the huge success of our SnB at the IFI Café Bar, Dublin Knitwork wishes to announce that the opportunity has arisen to have a monthly social at the IFI Café Bar and I've seized this opportunity to make it our regular city centre venue for the forseeable future. Most importantly is that we will… Continue reading Samháin Knit & Stitch Social
The Return of the Stitch ‘n Bitch in Temple Bar
Back in 2006, a group of Irish Knitting bloggers gathered once a month on a Saturday afternoon in Dublin city centre to "stitch 'n bitch" Then increased their meet ups to twice a month in a café called the Curved Street Café in the old Filmbase building. In 2008, the Saturday SnB group held some… Continue reading The Return of the Stitch ‘n Bitch in Temple Bar
In “Vest” in Autumn
We're investing in autumn hand knitwear for this KAL/ CAL. Diane has chosen a selection of vest patterns for the Autumn knit-crochet along. Aldwych Vest Aldwych Vest by Laura Chau. A really cool take on dungarees. Gra Agus Gean Gra Agus Gean baby vest by Ryan Daniel Koenig. Get twisted with a cable needle and… Continue reading In “Vest” in Autumn
The WhatsApp Communknitty
Join the Dublin Knitwork WhatsApp Communknitty.A place on WhatsApp for all things knit (and crochet too!) and yarn! Share your knitty bits and bobs in the topic-based groups. Topic-based groups like:• Knit in the City Dublin• FOs, Projects, WiPs Oh My!• Knit Notes to Myself & Others Like Me• YARN: Where, When & Why Email… Continue reading The WhatsApp Communknitty
Knit Happens Outdoors
We're taking our Knit Socials outdoors (weather permitting) for the summer. Bring your wips, chair/ blanket, bottled water, sun screen, and an optional snack. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram stories for updates and alternate venues if the weather does not cooperate with knitworking. Dates for your diary Saturday 8 July 2023 From 1pm to… Continue reading Knit Happens Outdoors
WWKIP Day in Dublin
World Wide Knit in Public Day One day every year, we celebrate the passion for knitting with fellow knitters around the world. It's a day set aside to Knit in Public and share each others company – or meet new knitters in your local area. You can be a beginner, or maybe you have been… Continue reading WWKIP Day in Dublin
Becoming a Sock Knitter
**Disclaimer** I personally purchased this book. I am not affliated with the author, publisher or yarnshop. This is not a sponsored post. I love knitting and wearing handknit socks. There is nothing like a handknit pair of socks, made with your special skein of 4 ply / sock yarn. When I heard that my LYS… Continue reading Becoming a Sock Knitter
Dublin Knitwork Sock Club 2023
Hello Sock Knitters! It's a New Sock Knitting Year! Our Sock Club is back for 2023. A year of knitting socks, slippers, booties and leggings. Well, anything that you want to knit or for your feet. Our yearly Sock Club is free to join, it's flexible since you can join anytime and there are no… Continue reading Dublin Knitwork Sock Club 2023
Warm & Cosy KnitAlong 2023
As a Canadian knitter, I've lived and survived sub-zero temperatures, so it's only second nature to think of ways to keep warm. Winter is full on here in Ireland and knitters are in their elements with handknit wear. Keeping warm and cosy is the theme for our first Knit Along in the New Year. I've… Continue reading Warm & Cosy KnitAlong 2023
A very special Knitmas Social
Change Clothes Crumlin welcomes the Dublin Knitwork "communiknitty". Diane Murphy will be hosting a special Knitmas Social at the Crimbo Clothes Swap organised by the clothing reuse hub next Saturday 10 December from 3pm to 6pm at Scoil Losagain, Aughavannagh Rd Crumlin Bring your Knitmas project or any wip and getaway from the hustle and… Continue reading A very special Knitmas Social