Any knitters out there?

Blush_01 · 18-07-2006 11:46PM

I've been meaning to pick knitting up again but haven't really done any for a while. I also used to love crocketing, but that fell by the wayside too, I'm not sure I even remember how to.

However, I'm in a bit of a pickle. Haven't been to the shop on Parnell St. as when I got there it was closed, and have checked out all the links out up here (plus most of the ones on the manufacturer's website). I'm looking for Robin Bonny Babe DK wool in lemon, nowhere in Limerick stocks it, none of the Hickeys branches do it, and all the sites mentioned here seem to do Rowan, but not Robin (made by the same manufacturer, as far as I know). I'm getting a bit desperate as the wool is needed to complete a cardi my grandmother has been working on for a new great-grandkid and within a few weeks it'll be too late. Does anyone have any idea where I might find it? I was going to start a new thread (no pun intended, of course) about this, so if it's inappropriate here maybe a mod could edit this?

lilaa · 20-07-2006 07:02PM

The This is Knit online shop is now open

Check it out at www.thisisknit.ie/shop

Blush_01 · 22-07-2006 04:17AM

They doesn't stock Robin either, as far as I could see. Ebay saved the day once again. But thanks!

oddstuff · 09-08-2006 08:45PM

anyone interested in a few large cones of knitting machine wool ?

oddstuff

Rachelann · 08-09-2006 05:11PM

oddstuff wrote:

anyone interested in a few large cones of knitting machine wool ?

oddstuff

My friend has a knitting group. She started it last autumn and its gotten so addictive! I'm definitely interested in wool if you have any. It'd be great for the group she has going.

eiretamicha · 10-09-2006 02:08PM

New knitter here! I'm in the states at the moment but will be back in Ireland in May. My MIL knits and I wanted her to teach me before the husband and I left for the states, but never got around to asking her. Hubby and I were at Wal-Mart the other day and I walked by the yarn aisle...hubby said he knew how to knit and that he'd teach me! So I bought some cheap needles and a ball of wool yarn, and lo and behold...hubby couldn't remember how to knit. :rolleyes: So I taught myself from the KnittingHelp.com website! It's so addicting! Right now I'm making a scarf for my pup, lol, but I can't wait to learn how to read patterns and start making toys and hats!

Anyone know of any knitting groups or yarn shops in Donegal?

Nice to meet everyone!

littlebug · 13-09-2006 09:39PM

Hello knitters,

I inherited 2 big boxes of wool (oddments) recently. They belonged to my mother in law who was an avid and brilliant knitter all her life and who sadly passed away 6 years ago. It's taken my poor father in law this long to part with her stuff so I don't really want to give it away. I'd like to do something with it that she would appreciate. The first thing I'm doing is making a small rug for her old house (birthplace) which we are currently renovating. After that I'm a bit stumped! I did a scarf for my daughter and loved doing it and I've definitely got the knitting bug but scarves are about as far as my skills go at the minute! I have a booklet with patterns for little teddies and dolls and I could probably manage that much, plus it would work well with all the different coloured wool I've got. Does anyone know if there are any charities or hospitals that you can knit this kind of thing for? She was a nurse so I think she would really appreciate that.
Seriously there's the makings of hundreds of teddies here!

p

lilaa · 27-09-2006 03:26PM

Hi all,

Just in case anyone is in the area...

There's a new knitting group in Drogheda that will be meeting every Wednesday night from 7.30pm onwards in the lounge area of the D Hotel.

We are a mix of all ages and abilities and we're a friendly bunch so why not join us?

If you are an absolute beginner, we can get you started too!

If you are looking for more information email knitandnatter AT gmail DOT com

Hope to see you there!

Lisa

kelle · 27-09-2006 06:58PM

Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God! i'm so excited to have spotted this thread! I thought I was one of a very dying breed! I go through phases, but I'm knitting like crazy at the moment. I'm due to have a baby in 7 weeks time and I'm knitting wee pink things for "her"! I just feel it's gonna be a girl, and I had an ultrasound done weeks ago, was told it looks like a girl only legs were crossed - but no dangly bits could be seen. I love knitting Aran jumpers! I especially love knitting for American relations as they really appreciate Irish handknitted Aranwear!

eiretamicha · 13-12-2006 04:39PM

Just thought I'd bump this thread back to the front page.

So...does anyone know of any active Irish knitting forums? ThisIsKnit's forum doesn't seem to be very active.

If I could, I'd make a knitting message board devoted solely to Irish knitters. I'd call it IrelandKnits.ie, but sadly, I don't have the time or money to make one right now.

Anyone on LiveJournal? I could create a community for Irish knitters there if there's any interest...hmmm...I'll have to think about it.

Anyway, let's keep this little thread alive! Why don't we post some pictures of some WIP's (work in progress)?

I'll start. I'm working on a newborn sized wool soaker (cloth diaper cover) from this pattern. I "finished" it yesterday, but realized that I made a mistake when the leg openings ended up being super tiny! Turns out I mistakenly decreased every row instead of every other row! Ahhhh! *rips out hair* So anyway, I had to frog it way back and start my decreases again. This time, I'm remembering to decrease every other row.

So...what do you currently have on your needles?

kknapp21 · 18-12-2006 03:30PM

Hey all, i'm new to the area, all the way from america, and i'm living in Blanchardstown in Dublin, and was wondering where there are knitting stores or even craft stores to buy yarn from...i've only been into the heart of dublin about twice, and agian i'm sorry if i am repeating myself. hope all is well with you.

elbee · 18-12-2006 07:40PM

I'm a fairly new knitter, I learned in school but had forgotten everything when I took it up again this year. So far I haven't knitted very much and still can't figure out how to change colours while I'm knitting, but that's my next project!

Shaw's in Dun Laoghaire has a wool section in their basement. The basement isn't immediately obvious when you go into the shop, but it's there. Selection is OK considering that it's quite a small area.

eiretamicha · 18-12-2006 08:27PM

elbee wrote:

I'm a fairly new knitter, I learned in school but had forgotten everything when I took it up again this year. So far I haven't knitted very much and still can't figure out how to change colours while I'm knitting, but that's my next project!

Hi elbee! KnittingHelp.com is a very good website that teaches all the basics of knitting through videos! Click here, and scroll down close to the end of the page for the videos explaining how to join yarn and change colours. Happy knitting!

lilaa · 19-12-2006 10:02PM

*Shameless Plug to Follow*

If you are looking for great yarn in Dublin you can visit This is Knit in the Blackrock Market (open Weds - Fri 2pm to 7pm this week only and Sat 10.30 - 5.30). Usual opening hours are Sat 10.30 - 5.30 and Sun 11.00 - 5.30.

You can also check out their website (and shop online) at www.thisisknit.ie

You are also all very welcome to join the forum and give it a kick start

New memberships have to be approved as the forum has been spammed quite a lot. You can register and then send a separate email requesting activation so you can get posting asap.

Happy Christmas and Happy Knitting

Ccliff · 22-12-2006 10:35PM

eiretamicha wrote:

So...what do you currently have on your needles?

Christmas stockings for children that I will fill with small toys and sweets. I'm frantically trying to make some last minute christmas presents because I can't be bothered doing any more shopping

eiretamicha · 23-12-2006 12:57AM

Ccliff wrote:

Christmas stockings for children that I will fill with small toys and sweets. I'm frantically trying to make some last minute christmas presents because I can't be bothered doing any more shopping

As soon as I'm done knitting a few baby gifts for a pregnant friend of mine, I'm going to get started on some heirloom-type Christmas stockings for me and my husband. Although, I probably need to learn how to turn a heel first.

Sneezy · 11-01-2007 05:11PM

HI!

I want to knit and want to learn... I used to knit with my mother when i was like 10 years old! I will have a look at that eiretamicha gave...
But is it also possible to join the knitting club in cafe moda on tuesdays tho I dunno how to knit very well?? I live in Rathmines and would like to join... but I hardly know a thing about knitting

sweensie · 17-01-2007 09:10PM

Sneezy wrote:

HI!

I want to knit and want to learn... I used to knit with my mother when i was like 10 years old! I will have a look at that eiretamicha gave...
But is it also possible to join the knitting club in cafe moda on tuesdays tho I dunno how to knit very well?? I live in Rathmines and would like to join... but I hardly know a thing about knitting

Cafe Moda is a great place for you to go to if you want to learn some more, they are all always open to new knitters and have no problem with teaching anyone.

sweensie · 17-01-2007 09:56PM

hi all

there is a newish knitting group, the Witty Knitters, meeting in Celbridge Co. Kildare the first and third Tuesday of the month, 7pm in the Mucky Duck pub, Celbridge main street. I will be working on a blog for it in the next couple of weeks and will update here when its up and running. Everyone welcome, newbies or experienced!:D

tSubh Dearg · 18-01-2007 09:52PM

I knitted a great big chenille wool throw for our couch in the run up to Christmas.

I got all the wool on ebay for NOTHING! The first batch of 16 balls cost me 7 euro including postage.

I've decided to get all my wool there from now on.

Livvie · 18-01-2007 11:45PM

tSubh Dearg wrote:

I knitted a great big chenille wool throw for our couch in the run up to Christmas.

I got all the wool on ebay for NOTHING! The first batch of 16 balls cost me 7 euro including postage.

I've decided to get all my wool there from now on.

Who's the seller?

I bought some wool off ebay which was pretty cheap, but not that cheap. I've been knitting scarves for everyone.

How many stitches did you need for a throw?? Is it like patchwork? I have this image of you with knitting needles like three feet long and hundreds of stitches.

Sweetleilani · 19-01-2007 03:01AM

Hello,

I am thinking of teaching myself how to knit. I discussed this with my aunt who says she had a problem with certain yarns fraying very early in particular a turkish kind of wool she bought. It made everything she made look awful. She isn't really all that experienced and is one of those aforementioned scarf knitters only i think!

Any suggestions for type or tips?

Thanks for all your help,

Shannon:)

eiretamicha · 19-01-2007 09:17PM

Hi Shannon!

As mentioned before, KnittingHelp.com is a wonderful website regarding all things knitting. I didn't know anyone in real life who could teach me to knit (besides my mother-in-law, but she's in Ireland and I'm in Florida!), so I taught myself from the videos on that website.

When it comes to yarn, there are so many different types and brands, it all comes down to what feels good in your hands. Some yarns split easily, especially cheap acrylic yarns, and some are absolutely wonderful to knit with. To start out with, I'd recommend a wool/acrylic blend--nothing too expensive because you don't know if you'll even like knitting--which has just enough stretch, but not too much. I don't recommend starting with cotton yarn because it has no stretch at all, and I don't really recommend starting out on acrylic because it can feel quite scratchy in your hands.

Good luck! But be careful...knitting is addictive!

Sweetleilani · 21-01-2007 10:28PM

Oh thank you for your help, i will let you know how i do, and if it isn't too awful i may post a little picture of it.....:rolleyes: checking out that website now....

Shannon

holly_johnson · 06-02-2007 03:39PM

Hi,

Glad I found this thread! I recently took up knitting and am totally addicted! I knit every night while watching tv.
I have knitted a baby hat, mittens and bootees and a cardigan. Knitting up the sides of the cardigan was SO hard!

My problem now is I don't know what to do next! I was looking at a pattern for a nice cape, but I think it might be a bit difficult. Any suggestions?

I'm also cracking up at the lack of suppliers. I can't get into town that often, so I've only a small supply of needles and wool.
Does anyone know any shop around the Dublin 15 area?

sweensie · 08-02-2007 01:26PM

holly_johnson wrote:

Hi,

Glad I found this thread! I recently took up knitting and am totally addicted! I knit every night while watching tv.
I have knitted a baby hat, mittens and bootees and a cardigan. Knitting up the sides of the cardigan was SO hard!

My problem now is I don't know what to do next! I was looking at a pattern for a nice cape, but I think it might be a bit difficult. Any suggestions?

I'm also cracking up at the lack of suppliers. I can't get into town that often, so I've only a small supply of needles and wool.
Does anyone know any shop around the Dublin 15 area?

Hi Holly_johnson
Cheryl who goes to the Stitch and Bitch group in the city centre, has a group in Santry:
Meets at 7.00pm, Thursday evenings at Costa Coffee, Omni Shopping Centre, Swords Road in Santry.
It’s an open invitation to join the knitting revolution! If you’ve been knitting for decades, haven’t picked up needles in years, or are thinking about learning to knit, all are welcome!
For more information, email Cheryl at info@olannban.net

For anyone else who has queries about where to go for any yarn, yarn supplies, or wants to meet up with a group, or even set one up themselves, check out this site as it has all that information in it.
If you come across a fab shop packed full of delectable wool (I live in hope..:rolleyes: ) email Cheryl and she will put up the info on that site for us all to see.
Here it is:
http://olannban.wordpress.com/

holly_johnson · 08-02-2007 01:32PM

Thanks for the info and links.
I'm heading out to Springwools in Walkinstown on Saturday so I hope to get some inspiration and supplies!

neevster · 18-11-2008 12:57AM

Hello there!
Am new to this site but the shop you mentioned in Belfast is no longer a good source for wool. I used to love going there any time i was in the city centre(it's located behind the Castle Court shopping centre to the rear of M & S) Over the past year they seem to have turned to the tourist trade for their business and the wool dept has dramatically reduced in size :-( . Any time I'm in the city i try to go there in the hope that they have come to their senses but have been bitterly disappointed the last few times!! However, if like me you are an optimist at heart, then feel free to pop in to them and hope for the best!!!
Regards, Neevster

stitchlily · 18-11-2008 01:35AM

I had a search and dont think anyone has mentioned Ravelry? Its a very large Knitting and Crochet community. You need to sign in, but once you do, go to search or locations and look for Irish Groups. There are a few there. I'm a Mod for one based in Munster Shebeens, the only Irish pub in Ravelry!

The Olann Ban website, which has been mentioned is good for info on knitting shops and groups. But if your looking for general textile info check out The Woolly Way of Ireland. We have just started a textile forum, that you are all very welcome to join. As its new its a bit quiet but hopefully that will change as you all join and start the chat...

rabalder · 20-11-2008 07:54PM

to the person that was looking for yarn shops/knitting grps in the D15 area!
In boarders in blanch they have a knitting group that meet every Tuesday in Starbucks at 7.30p.m.
For yarn shops alas, their is not one to be found! You will have to head into town! On Ravelry their is a Irish knitters group that has a up to date list of shops in Dublin.
If you arent on Ravelry here is a list!

Dublin Woolen Mills: 41 Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin 1
Hickeys: Henry Street, Dublin 1
Springwools: Walkinstown, Dublin 10
Stitch: 74 Shantalla Road, Beaumont, Dublin 9. Phone: 01-8429033
This is Knit Blackrock: Blackrock Market, Blackrock, Co Dublin. Phone: 01-2108113
This is Knit Powerscourt: Powerscourt Town Centre, South William St, Dublin 2. Phone: 01-6709981 Dublin - not primarily yarn shops
All Rooms: Liffey St, Dublin 1 (households)
Bernadette’s: Old County Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12 (children’s clothing)
Blarney Woollen Mills: Dublin (Tourist)
Cleo’s: Kildare Street, Dublin 2 (Knitwear)
Crown Cleaners: 1st floor, Clare Hall Shpping Centre, Malahide Road (drycleaners)
McAloon’s Drapery: 15 Edenmore Shopping Centre, Raheny, Dublin 5 (Fabrics)
Rita’s: Walkinstown, Dublin 12 (Uniforms)
Royal Cleaners: Cabra Road, Cabra (drycleaners)
Shaws: Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin (department store)
Singer Sewing shop: Parnell Square, Dublin 1 (sewing machines)
Ta-ta: Main Street, Rush (children’s clothing)
The Sweater Shop: St. Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, Dublin 2 (knitwear)
Oz: Finglas, Dublin 11 (Childrens clothing and School uniforms)

hope that helps !

Any knitters out there?

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