knitting circles
Knitting Circles in Ireland
Unless you’ve been living inside your knitting bag for the last few years, you won’t need us to tell you that knitting has become the hippest hobby around. Every day we welcome more trendy new knitting recruits into our shop as well as die-hard knitting fanatics. Knitters across the country have started banding together in recent months and the newest knitting phenomenon is Knitting Circles. A Knitting Circle is a group of knitters having a chat while they knit, show off their latest creations and give each other a helping hand. The groups mentioned below are all open to the public and welcome new members to drop by and enjoy the fun.
Carnival Knitting Circle, Dublin
Where: Carnival Bar; upstairs, George’s St., Dublin 2 When: Every Sunday evening, 7pm. Contact: Annie Web: www.carnivaldublin.blogspot.com This knitting circle attracts a mixed bunch of knitters, new people popping in all the time. A lot of beginners regularly attend, so Annie is especially keen for more experienced knitters to come along and share their wisdom! That said, all are welcome to drop in to knit and chat in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in a great city centre location.
Knit Night North, Dublin
Where: Costa Coffee, Omni Shopping Center, Swords Rd, Santry. When: Every Thursday at 7pm Contact: Cheryl Web: www.olannban.blogspot.com This knitting circle boasts good coffee, great chat and wonderful creativity all in one night! Everyone is welcome, whether they've been knitting for years or have never picked up needles before! Cheryl says that she is very willing to help beginners get started.
Knitters' Night Out, Dublin
Where: Moda Coffee, Rathmines; lower room, Dublin 6 When: Every Tuesday at 7pm Contact: Holly Web: www.dublin.ie/knitting About 12-15 knitters regularly show up for this knitting night in the cosy surrounds of Moda Coffee, located on the Lower Rathmines Road. Holly says that they’d be glad for anyone to drop in and check it out. Their website includes photos of some of them getting their knit on!
Stitch & Bitch Dublin
Where: Barnie's Gourmet Coffee (upstairs), Westmoreland St., Dublin 2
When: 1st and 3rd Saturday each month, 12 noon Contact: Isobel Web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/StitchNBitchIE/
Yarn 2gether, Cork
Where: Holy Family Hall, Military Hill, Cork
When: 1st Saturday each month, 2pm - 4pm Contact: Jennifer Yarn 2gether are a diverse and dedicated group of knitters, crocheters, quilters and craft artists that met through The Knitting Map, producing the world's largest hand knitted textile piece. They are currently organising workshops for the upcoming year. They would love for new members to stop by for a cup of tea and some crafting!
Stitch & Bitch Dundalk
Where: The Spirit Store, George’s Quay, Dundalk When: First Tuesday each month, 7.30pm Contact: Carly Phone: 086 8923 924 Email: stitchnbitch_Dundalk@yahoo.com This is a new knitting group which held it’s first meeting on the 7th February. They hope to be on the net soon, with their own website
If you are part of a knitting circle that you’d like to have listed on the Springwools website please contact:
Zita.
