Yarn Stores

There are lots of yarn stores in Ireland, proof that knitting is, indeed, thriving.
Here is a superb map created by an Irish Knitter that shows the location of all yarn stores:
Google Map

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Pat
Apr 30, 2011 @ 23:45:55

Looking for Spin a yarn – it used to be in Kenmare, but I hear it has moved to Killarney. Does anyone have a street address, email or phone?

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- irishknitting
  May 01, 2011 @ 09:18:10
  
  Bridie,
  
  The information I have is on our Yarn Stores by County page:
  Spin a yarn : Beech Road, Killarney. The shop is just off New Street, opposite the Ulster Bank and next door to Boyles Sports. Open Mon-Sat 10-53.0pm, Sun 12-5pm. Phone 064-6627674.
  
  Their website seems to still point to their old shop in Kenmare, so I would ring in advance of making a visit to confirm.
  
  Hope this helps,
  
  Sinéad
  
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  - Pat
    May 01, 2011 @ 10:21:13
    
    Thanks!
Elizabeth Kelly Aho
Jan 23, 2012 @ 22:11:00

I’m sorry I”m not leaving a reply; I have a question and I came across your web page. My grandparents are from Ireland (I’m American). I’ve heard Irish families used to have their own family sweater patterns. I wonder if this is true, and if so would anyone have an idea how I might research mine?

Thank you so much.

Liz

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- knitinc
  Jan 23, 2012 @ 22:49:07
  
  Hi Elizabeth,
  
  Thanks for visiting the site. Unfortunately the notion of Family or Clan arans is untrue. It was a quite brilliant marketing strategy.
  
  There is an interesting blog post about it here:
  
  http://www.irish-genealogy-toolkit.com/aran-sweaters.html
  
  And if you can get it, Alice Starmores book, Aaran Knitting has a comprehensive section in the front about the history of aran knitting.
  
  There are websites out there that prepetuate the myth of clan aran stitches, and to be honest, some people really like them.
  
  My personal opinion is you can create one of your own! Pick some aran stitches that you like, make them into a sweater and you have your own heirloom pattern!
  
  Kind regards,
  
  The Irish Knitting & Crochet team
  
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Donetta Schoedinger
Jan 24, 2012 @ 01:05:45

Ist visit to your site. Will be checking it out offen the next few weeks as I have the joy of joining my son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandchildern on a 2 week travel along the coasts of Ireland in March, I’m the knitter in the family and they have already told me about the Blarney Woolen Mill. I do hope to find a knitting circle going on in one of city stops while we are there. Am working on an Aran pattern sweater to wear while traveling. Thank you for the information I have found today.

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rosemary6688
Feb 11, 2012 @ 00:09:51

Hi there

I had an online shop called The Constant Knitter up to Dec 2011 last when I signed a lease on quite a large shop at 88 Francis Street – still called The Constant Knitter. There is a bright and spacious area upstairs for knitting, crochet, sewing, spinning and other classes. Could I please be listed and linked on your stores by location please.

Thanks and regards, Rosemary

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