54% Egyptian cotton and 46% Viscose. 50g gives about 110m.
A dazzling, slender cotton viscose mix with an elegant touch. Also great for decorative details and edgings.
For a sensational effect, double knit with another yarn, such as Silke-tweed, Safran or Alpaca.
60% cupro, 40% metallic. A 10g spool contains 765 yds. Knit it with almost any yarn quality to create a shiny, glittery effect. Try 2 or more threads for a more visible effect
Fabulous cottons from €2.15; Manos del Uruguay laceweight from €13; sock yarn from €2.90 and some linen and linen mixes
Date: Sunday, 2nd May
Venue: Shebeen Chic, South Great George’s St (opposite The George)
Time: 12 noon to 5.30pm
The Constant Knitter is taking a stall at Crafty Market on Sunday, 2nd May next. This will be at Shebeen Chic on South Great George’s St - opposite The George.
There will be lots of cottons in exquisite colours (from €2.15 to €2.70 for 50g), some linen and some Manos del Uruguay laceweight in 10 colours and lots of sock yarn.
Paris 100% cotton (50g, 75m). Knit on 5mm needles
Muskat 100% Egyptian mercerised cotton (50g, 100m). Knit on 4mm needles
Safran 100% Egyptian cotton (50g, 160m). Knit on 3.5mm needles
Lin 100% linen (50g, 120m). Knit on 3.5mm needles
Fabel sock yarn - 75% wool superwash, 25% polyamide (50g, 205m). Knit on 2.5mm needles
Mweag, maker of fabulous stitch markers, will be there also.
Date: Sunday, 2nd May
Venue: Shebeen Chic
Time: 12 noon to 5.30pm
Bring your knitting, crochet, spinning, whatever and have a coffee
we look forward to seeing you there !!
We are heading towards spring and summer and are looking forward to taking the little ones out in new hand knitted outfits. Garnstudio have published a collection of free baby patterns, for little boys and girls aged 0 to 4 years.
Yarns available at The Constant Knitter
See all the designs and find the patterns here
Baby collection from DROPS Design
DROPS Easter Calendar 2010
Easter Calendar
Easter is just round the corner and we would like to invite you to the DROPS Easter Calendar. You may open the first window today. Plenty of new Easter patterns for you to enjoy!
Find the calendar and open the first window here
The Fiberistas, individually known as Diane, Judy & Rosemary (The Constant Knitter) have joined forces to teach all levels of knitters, whether to cast on or bring your needles to the next level. The Fiberistas are taking a stall at the The Crafty Market on Sunday 7th March from noon to 5pm.
Diane has been turning fiber into handspun yarn with her drop spindle since 2005. Come visit her at the Crafty Market to see how fiber turns into your own designer handspun. She will have a selection of KoolAid dye packets and fiber to purchase.
Judy is totally passionate about knitting being driven by textures and colour. She specialises in felting and will have samples of her work at the Crafty Market to inspire you to pick up your needles and get knitting. In addition, she runs a range of knitting classes in Delgany, Co Wicklow.
Rosemary is The Constant Knitter and will feature her line of Garnstudio yarns. Also take a look at her selection Artesano, Manos del Uruguay, Irish and sock yarns. Feel the difference between Alpaca, cotton, and linen yarns.
Bring your knitting, get yourself a coffee and join The Fiberistas for a while either knitting, spinning or felting. Or if you would like to learn any of these crafts, we will be giving demonstrations and will be happy to teach allcomers.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Directions to the Crafty Market is linked here.
Diane, Judy & Rosemary
75% mohair super kid, 25% silk (25g, 218 yards)
Just arrived today – lots of new stock.
There is some new Fabel Sock Wool (€2.90 for 50g) bringing the total number of colours to 21, four of them being solids: black, off-white, grey and beige.
I’ve added 3 new colours to the Garnstudio kid-silk, some black, beige and heather (€6.50 for 25g).
There are also some stunning new cottons in various qualities bringing the total colours to about 50!! Finally, I’ve added some red and black to the Silke-Alpaca.
Knitting: the Way Forward
Date: Saturday 27 February, 2010
Time: 10.30 to 12.30
Venue: 67 Camden St, over Restore Health Food Shop
Cost: €30 - this includes 150g of Eskimo 100% pure new wool
This 2 hour workshop is designed for the absolute beginner or knitter who wants a fresh beginning. There is no better way to learn how to knit than to knit a neckwarmer. By the end of the workshop you will have learned how to make a beautiful neckwarmer you’ll be proud to wear. The yarn, Eskimo, by Garnstudio, will be provided. You can bring your own knitting needles (size 8mm, 9mm or 10mm) or they can be purchased at the class.
You will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and cast off. There will also be discussion on how the Internet is a knitter’s virtual accessory.
Instructor: Diane Murphy
Also known as chicwithstix, Diane has been knitting and since 1985 when some of her “knitterly friends” were either just learning how to walk or not even born yet.
Diane has an enthusiastic passion for knitting and all things Fibre. She has made it her mission to educate knitters and non-knitters alike, that knitting is not a hobby but a lifestyle.
To book, telephone Rosemary @ 01 454 7597 or 087 996 7197 or email info@theconstantknitter.ie