Looking for something to do this February Bank Holiday weekend?
Have you just started crocheting/ handstitchery/knitting? Looking to be part of a crafting/maker community? Then this social is for you. It’s a chance for people of all ages and skill levels to chat over a lovely meal while connecting with like minded people.
Organised by @themurphyleaf and I, as your host, February’s Knit & Stitch Social takes place on Saturday 1st February from 1-4pm at @la_caverna_restaurant.
Looking forward to welcoming newcomers and regulars.
The Meet the Maker social event is a trial to see if there’s interest in a monthly evening dinner social that welcomes all makers whether it’s crochet, embroidery, knitting, paper crafting, sewing etc. It’s a chance for those who prefer an evening for meeting up with like minded makers.
Greg and I are organising this trial supper club at La Caverna Restaurant to socialise over a lovely dinner of your choice from a select menu at a very good price. The supper club is not for profit. The amount you pay is simply to cover the cost of your meal plus gratuity and sum up fee.
If you attend the monthly Saturday knitting socials, you will know what to expect. If you are new and have any questions, please feel free to write to us at:
We currently plan and organise a monthly event where knitters/crocheters come together to eat, drink, and make, as well as doing our part to support the local and independently owned restaurants and cafes in Dublin.
@themurphyleaf is currently behind the scene, planning the annual Knitmas Party….watch this space!
**Disclaimer** I personally purchased this book this past year. I am not affliated with the author, publisher or yarnshop. This is not a sponsored post.
I love knitting and wearing handknit socks.
There is nothing like a handknit pair of socks, made with your special skein of 4 ply / sock yarn.
When I heard that my LYS were taking pre-orders for Ready Set Socks by Rachel Coopey, I jumped outta my shoes and submitted my order.
When I received the book, I quickly flicked through it. I’m really like the general layout of the book, which is geared for knitters who want to be Sock Knitters.
Starting off by choosing the knitting needles and yarn, then straight into the nitty gritty of top down sock basics.
I like the way the book is written, and typeface/font is easy to read.
There are 10 top down sock patterns which range from simple to interestingly challenging for Sock Knitters at any level. However,
There are tutorials on the variations in the cuffs and heels which appealed to my sense of adventure.
At this time, not one particular pattern is calling out to me. However, I do like that there is a hashtag for each sock. So, when I have more online time I will start looking thru the hashtags on IG to get some inspiration.
Overall, Pompom published a good reference book for Sock Knitters and any knitter who is curious about the Sock knitting experience.
*originally published on Dublin Knit Collective June 2023
I received the book over the weekend and here are my general impressions.
I really like the general layout of the book, which is geared for knitters who want to be Sock Knitters.
Starting off by choosing the knitting needles and yarn, then straight into the nitty gritty of top down sock basics.
I like the way the book is written and the typeface/font is easy to read.
There are 10 top down sock pattern which range from simple to interestingly challenging for Sock Knitters at any level.
There are tutorials on the variations in the cuffs and heels which appealed to my sense of adventure.
At this time, not one particular pattern is calling out to me. However, I do like that there is a hashtag for each sock. So,when I do get the inspirational urge, I can look thru these hashtags on Instagram.
Overall, Pompom published a good all in one book for Sock Knitters and any knitter who is curious about the cuff down sock knitting experience.
My own personal notes:
this was an impulse buy on pre-order, if I actually got to peruse thru the book first would I buy it? No
on a positive note, I purchased it from my LYS to support the local economy and received more loyalty tokens
VillaMaker 