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Thursday, April 25th, 2013
Fleece to Yarn
Following the success of her last workshop Mary Cooper wants to announce another weekend of wool related fun. Covering the basics of all aspects of taking the raw fleece to a finished yarn, including washing, preparing, hand dying (natural, food and artificial dyes) & spinning with a drop spindle and introduction the the spinning wheel. Bring any fleece or equipment you might have. Suitable for all levels from beginner. Please bring apron and old clothes.
Max of 6 per course
€150- includes workshop, supplies, tea/coffee breaks, lunches
Enquiries to Mary- mary@markreewoolcraft.com
Bookings to Markree Castle- info@markreecastle.ie
Tags: class, craft, fibres, handcraft, handmade, handspun, spinning, wool, workshop, yarn
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Tuesday, February 5th, 2013
Michael "T" Higgins knitted tea cosy
This little guy was designed and made by Veronica Costello who very kindly lent it to us for the duration of our Tea Cosy Competition. Veronica gave one to the President and apparently he loves it!
You could visit him and, at the same time, come and view the over 60 tea / caffetiere / mug cosies which were entered. They were knitted, crocheted, felted, sewn and the imagination and craftsmanship exhibited is astounding! We would love it if you would vote for your favourite – we have voting cards here in the shop. All the proceeds of the competition go to St Brigid’s NS.
Tags: 100% pure new wool, Buttons, class, competition, craft, crochet, Dublin, felt, felted, felting, fibre, fibres, flowers, Francis St, handcraft, handmade, hands, handspun, knit, knitted, Knitter, knitting, needles, pins, sewing, tea cosies, tea cosy, Tea Cosy Competition, wet felting, wool, workshop, workshops, yarn
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013
Victorian Spinning Wheel
Mervyn from Yeats Country Antiques on Francis St brought this over to the shop a few days ago to let it hang out here a while. It is only 30″ high. The picture really doesn’t do it justice – it’s patina is truly beautiful. I think it might need some work though……
Tags: 100% pure new wool, Cashmere, class, craft, drop spindle, Dublin, felting, fibre, fibres, Francis St, handcraft, handmade, handspun, knit, knitted, Knitter, knitting, online shop, spinning, spinning wheel, The Constant Knitter, wool, workshop, workshops, yarn
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Sunday, December 30th, 2012
HiyaHiya sharp stainless steel interchangeable knitting needle set
I wanted to have something a bit different here in the shop so here is HiyaHiya!
The HiyaHiya interchangeable knitting needle sets include both interchangeable cables and tips. They feature keyless screw on cables.
Each set includes a practical and portable brocade case and needle grips to help secure the tips and the cables.
One set contains the smaller size tips as follows : 2.75mm; 3.25mm; 3.5mm; 3.75mm; 4mm; 4.5mm and 5mm. Also included are 4 cables to make needles that are 16″, 24″, 32″ and 40″ in length.
Another set includes the larger size tips : 5.5mm; 6mm; 8mm; 9mm and 10mm, together with the same cables as above.
There is also a very high quality and attractive range of HiyaHiya notions, most of which we have in the shop. Have a look at the Dumplings !
HiyaHiya Dumpling stitch marker set
Tags: class, craft, Dublin, Dumpling, fibre, fibres, Francis St, handcraft, handmade, hands, HiyaHiya, interchangeable sets, knit, knitted, Knitter, knitters' sewing needles, knitting, knitting needles, lace, needles, online shop, pins, sewing, stitch holders, stitch markers, The Constant Knitter, wool, workshop, workshops, yarn
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Wednesday, November 28th, 2012
Felted Dolls
There is an amazing collection of felted dolls in the shop at the moment….. well worth a look. Made by the very talented Jean Murphy.
Tags: 100% pure new wool, class, craft, Dublin, felt, felted, felted dolls, felting, fibre, fibres, Francis St, handcraft, handmade, hands, Jean Murphy, knit, knitted, Knitter, knitting, online shop, silk, wet felting, workshop, workshops, yarn
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Monday, November 19th, 2012
brid good, Ros Tapestry
Now that Maire Treanor’s Irish Clones Lace workshop is over, we’re taking bookings for this amazing workshop with Alexis Bernstorff, Artistic Director and Embroidery Tutor for the Ros Tapestry. The Ros Tapestry will be coming to Farmleigh in the new year for a few months.
There will be a brief introduction to the history of crewelwork embroidery and the background to the Ros Tapestry. Also learn 6 classic embroidery stitches.
Venue: The Constant Knitter, 88 Francis Street, Dublin 8
Date: Sat, 24 November
Time: 10.30 to 4.30
Cost: Euro 65 (includes wool and needles)
To enrol, contact Rosemary on 087 996 7197 or at info@theconstantknitter.ie
Tags: Alexis Bernstorff, class, colour, craft, crewel work, embroidery, fibre, fibres, Francis St, handcraft, handmade, hands, knitted, needles, online shop, Ros Tapestry, tapestry, wool, workshop, workshops
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Friday, November 2nd, 2012
Ros Tapestry
Alexis Bernstorff, Artistic Director and Embroidery Tutor for the Ros Tapestry will be giving a one-day workshop at the Constant Knitter on Saturday, 24th November next.
The monumental Ros Tapestry tells the story of the Normans in Ireland and the founding of the town of New Ross. It consists of 15 embroidered panels, each panel being 6ft X 4ft in size. Hundreds of embroiderers, thousands of hours, millions of stitches, this is a tale told in thread……….
Date: 24 November 2012
Venue: The Constant Knitter, 88 Francis Street, Dublin 8
Time: 10.30 to 4.30
Cost: €65 – wool and needles provided. Embroidery hoop and kit for take home piece can be purchased from Alexis on the day
To enrol, contact
Rosemary on 087 996 7197 and info@theconstantknitter.ie, or
Alexis on 056 775 4975 and alexisbernstorff@gmail.com
Tags: Alexis Bernstorff, craft, Dublin, embroidery, fibres, Francis St, handcraft, handmade, New Ross, Ros Tapestry, tapestry, threads, workshop, workshops, yarn
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Thursday, November 1st, 2012
Elements & Principles of Design
Andrew Carroll will be at The Constant Knitter on Saturday, 10th November for a workshop entitled The Elements and Principles of Design. Andrew is a gifted teacher and his workshops are always lively and good fun.
Andrew trained as an Architect and Interior Designer, before qualifiying with a BA and MA in Visual Arts Practice from IADT Dun Laoghaire. He has exhibited at the RHA annual exhibition.
Venue: The Constant Knitter, 88 Francis Street, Dublin 8
Date: Saturday, 10th November
Time: 11 – 4pm
Cost: €45
To enrol: Contact Rosemary on 087 996 7197 or info@theconstantknitter.ie
Tags: design, Dublin, fibres, Francis St, handcraft, handmade, hands, online shop, The Constant Knitter, wool, workshop, workshops, yarn
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Friday, October 19th, 2012
The Constant Knitter
The shop on Francis Street will be shut from close of business on Wed 31 October, reopening on Monday, 5th November at 2pm. Instead The Constant Knitter will be at Stand C3 at the Knitting and Stitching Show at the RDS. We really look forward to seeing you there!
Tags: class, colour, craft, Dublin, felting, fibre, Francis St, handcraft, handspun, Irish Crochet Lace, knit, knitted, Knitter, knitting, online shop, wet felting, wool, workshop, workshops, yarn
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Friday, September 21st, 2012
I hope to head up to Damer Hall (beside The College of Surgeons on St Stephen’s Green) for the second half of the day. I went last year and really enjoyed it. Loads of goodies to be had and lots of sitting around, crafting and eating cake. What more could you ask for……….
Tags: class, craft, Dublin, Francis St, HandmAid, HandmAid Craft Day, knit, knitted, Knitter, knitting, online shop, workshop, workshops, yarn
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