Rico Sock Stop
Sock Stop by Rico now available at The Constant Knitter. By applying little dots of this latex to your knitted socks, you can create a sturdy rubber sole
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Sock Stop
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013From Fleece to Yarn Workshop – SLIGO
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
Spinning workshop with drop spindle
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013
Drop Spindle and fibre
Frolic with Fibre: Handspinning with a Drop Spindle
Create your own unique handspun yarn using a drop spindle! In this workshop, you will learn about different fibre types, how spinning creates yarn and how to prepare fibre for spinning. Finally, transform your spinning fibre into your very own bespoke yarn stash. No experience necessary!
Venue: The Constant Knitter, 88 Francis Street, Dublin 8
Date: Saturday, 4th May
Time: 10.30 to 1.30
Cost: € 50 – includes all materials (spindle and fibre).
To enrol, contact Rosemary on 087 996 7197 or info@theconstantknitter.ie.
A Euro 20 deposit in advance of the workshop secures your place.
Hand felted parrots
Wednesday, February 6th, 2013
Hand felted birds
These little critters were made by Niki Collier and students today in class. They are intended for a mobile eventually
President Michael “T” Higgins Tea Cosy
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.
Fleece to Yarn Workshop in Markree Castle, Sligo
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013
Mary of Markree Wool Craft is hosting a workshop – From Fleece to Yarn – on March 9th and 10th in Markree Castle, Collooney, Co Sligo. Sounds like a wonderful event. This workshop will cover all aspects of washing, dying and spinning wool.
For more details contact Mary on mary@markreewoolcraft.com or on 086 819 8543
Victorian miniature spinning wheel on Francis St
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……
Funky felted hats made here today
Saturday, January 19th, 2013Made by Fabienne, Trish and Sheila today at a felt hat workshop facilitated by Niki …………..
Hand Felted hats
Long-awaited Knitting Mills finally arrive
Wednesday, January 9th, 2013
Tuesday Felt Class – make a teacosy!
Wednesday, January 9th, 2013
Hand Felted Teacosy
Niki will be showing students how to make felted tea cosies next Tuesday (15 January 2013) morning and evening. Tea cosies are, in my opinion, so beautiful and practical. You can bring along any decorations you’d like to add, for example buttons, beads, ribbon or any little thing that is precious to you.
Another great reason for making tea cosies is to support The Constant Knitter Tea Cosy Competition! The proceeds of the competition will go St Bridgid’s Primary School in Dublin 8. (Actually the tea cosies can be made however you like – knit, crochet, felt, sew, quilt – in fact whatever you want to do is ok with us). And for the coffee drinkers, caffetiere cosies are also welcome.
Details of the competition and entry forms can be downloaded from www.theconstantknitter.ie – just get the cosies to us by 31 January. They will go on display here in early February and there will be prizes!
Cost for the class, including materials, is E30. Please bring a big towel and bubble wrap if you have it.
To enrol, please contact Rosemary on 087 996 7197 or info@theconstantknitter.ie