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    This Is Knit

    4.8 (32 reviews)
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    Their bag, baby!
    James K.

    Friendly staff and great selection of yarn (5/5 green stars also) I dropped into This Is Knit's attractive store in the Powerscourt Centre to buy some Hedgehog Fibers yarn for a friend. Hedgehog Fibers don't have a retail outlet in Cork, and even though their yarn can be found in almost 200 places worldwide, it looks like This Is Knit is their sole outlet in Ireland. The lady who helped me was very friendly and didn't just assume that I was lost or wandering aimlessly (as some do, when they see me in a yarn store). In fact she had three skeins available and unraveled all three so that I could pick two that matched most closely. The prices were reasonable, especially considering that rent in the Powerscourt Centre can't be cheap - it worked out about the same as ordering directly from Hedgehog and paying for shipping. I'm giving them 5/5 "green stars" for social and environmental impact. Of course, knitting your own clothes can be a great way to avoid some of the issues associated with the clothing industry. But it's also good to know something about the impact of the yarn that you're using. This Is Knit supply some of the world's most well-regarded yarns, and also some of the most responsible. For example, Hedgehog Fibers in Cork are very open about their policies - they are opposed to the practice of mulesing and only work with our South American suppliers where mulesing is not practiced and working conditions are not exploitative. They use non-toxic acid dyes and food-grade citric acid as setting agent, which is naturally found in food and water and readily biodegrades in the environment. They ensure it they dye is all fully committed to the yarn before moving to the next step, so no dye goes to disposal. They are also into waste-minimization and recycling and also contribute to Cork DAWG, their local dog shelter. Another great example is Manos del Uruguay, a non-profit cooperative association (and member of the World Fair Trade Organization) whose objective is to generate work for rural women. You can find these, along with other great handmade yarns (like NORO) at This Is Knit. They also run knitting classes and in May will have workshops on writing and blogging by Kate O'Sullivan (A Playful Day blog). Interested in writing green star reviews? If so, contact me or check out greenstarsproject.

    The Pax shawl kit I picked up for €19.
    Carrie F.

    This is a nice knit shop located in the Powerscourt Townhouse shopping center. This is Knit has a great selection of yarn, and I was quite tempted by many of them (lots of really interesting looking Louisa Harding yarns I'd not seen before). The yarn was well organized and easy to browse. There were nice samples of projects and sample squares throughout the shop so you could get a better idea of projects to make with the various yarns. There was also a great selection of needles and other notions (bags, counters, pom pom makers, etc.). The selection of patterns was decent, but not overwhelming. I like shops which have a huge selection of project leaflets rather than entire books, and am a bigger fan of shops which arrange them by yarn company to make finding a project for your chosen yarn a bit easier. One of the really nice touches about This is Knit, is that they have a ball winder and swift located upstairs where the most of the patterns are located, which means you can wind all your newly purchased hanks of yarn into balls before you step foot out the store saving yourself loads of time and hassle. They also have some seating upstairs so you can hang about and get started on your project straightaway. If your a tourist in Dublin looking for a knit/crochet souvenir to take home, I highly suggest checking out their kits which include a pattern designed by the store, yarn and in some cases a hook (if a crochet pattern). I picked up the Pax shawl crochet kit for €19, and it was packed in a cute little burlap tote.

    Mary C.

    A great yarn shop with a great selection of beautiful yarns. They have every color and texture you'd want, in addition to supplies, tools and patterns. The staff is extremely helpful. I just kind of got to chatting with the gal working there today and she was so sweet. She told me they have classes for beginner and intermediate knitters on Fridays from 11 to noon and they're limited to three students, so you're guaranteed to get a lot of attention. They also have workshops and crochet classes if you feel like learning a new skill.

    The shop from above.  The second floor has an abundant supply of books and patterns.
    Karen B.

    The shop was charming from the start. The supply of yarns were abundant. The sales people were very helpful. Look for Maureen. She had a good knowledge of her craft and steered us in the right direction without rushing us. We left with a supply of beautiful yarn all wound and ready for our next project. We highly recommend This is Knit.

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    Lovely yarn shop with very helpful personnel. I was visiting Dublin and wanted to buy some Irish yarn. They were wonderful!

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    this is the ultimate city centre yarn store. Helpful staff that know their stuff.

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    The selection is not as broad as some knitting stores, but I believe there is a yarn for everyone at This is Knit.

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