Casting off this 13 year old wip…

Hello Knitters, The Dublin Knit Collective blog has chronicled my adventures in the Land of Yarnia as I knit and purled my way one blogpost at a time. Blogging has changed since 2006, when I was part of a very small group of knitting bloggers living in Ireland. Back then, it was a hobby, showing…

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…

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…

Summer Lovin’

After my amazing weekend at Woollinn, it's time to get back to knitworking business. I am taking a summer break from hosting the Sunday Knit Socials at The Constant Knitter for June, July and August. My knitworking summer will be more on the local side. So, Friday Knit Nights will continue on at The Hopsack…

The Way to Woollinn

I can't contain my excitement for this year's Woollinn, Ireland's festival for yarn aficionados. The Woollinn team are rolling out the red carpet for a star-studded cast of exhibitors, tutors and special guests - Big names in the Knit Industry. I dare you to scroll thru the never ending LIST and profiles. My eyes are…

Missing out on EYF?

Not going to Edinburgh Festival next weekend? No need to feel envious of your fellow fibre mates who are livin' it up at this year's Scottish yarn festival. Knitters here and around Dublin can have experience the fun and frolics too! The Hopsack's Knitting Club (hosted by yours truly) will cast on next weekend, Friday…

A time for reflection

To My Wonderful Knitting & Crafting Friends, I haven't had the time to prepare or write any blogposts for Weekend Knit Notes nor did I have the positive energy to host any Knitworking events. I have travelled a long and winding road these past few months. There has been a few cracks on the footpath…

When memories become treasures

Today's Weekend Knit Notes is a story about my mother's creative spirit over on my other blog, Eclectic Notebook.

My Knitting Journal

I have a passionate obsession for paper notebooks and planners. Have you noticed a trend with knitwear designers who have caught on and released some really cool notebooks? I usually keep track of my knit notes in several places, however, this month I moved back into an A5 notebook after seeing so many creative knitting…

Will the real Dublin knitter please yarn forward

Hi, my name is Diane, I am 53 years bold. I live in a diverse housing estate in urban Dublin, where our home is sandwiched between two other terraced dwellings. The thin walls separate the pitter patter of children on each side. Inside you'll find my home cluttered with all my craft supplies and yarn,…