Step inside the story of @ThisIsKnit_Ireland, Dublin’s iconic yarn shop in the heart of the Powerscourt Centre! In this episode, Lisa shares her journey from starting a small market stall with her mom to creating a thriving hub for knitters, crafters, and yarn lovers around the world. 🧶
Discover how Lisa and her family built a knitting community, created stunning hand-dyed yarns, and turned challenges like shop renovations and COVID into opportunities for growth. Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or just love hearing inspiring stories of passion and perseverance, this episode is for you!
Topics Covered in This Video:
🧶 How This Is Knit became Dublin’s most beloved yarn shop.
🧶 The joys and challenges of running a family business.
🧶 Building a thriving knitting community from scratch.
🧶 Lisa’s advice for aspiring retail entrepreneurs.
Chapter markers
00:00:00 – Welcome & Meet Lisa from This Is Knit
00:02:30 – From Market Stalls to Dublin’s Powerscourt Centre
00:06:00 – Building a Knitting Community & Family Business
00:13:00 – Crafting Through Challenges: Renovations, COVID, & Growth
00:22:00 – Diversifying with Hand-Dyed Yarns & Teaching Knitting
00:32:00 – Lessons Learned: Lisa’s Advice for Retail Entrepreneurs
00:42:00 – Reflecting on 18 Years of Knitting, Community & Creativity
00:49:20 – Wrapping Up: Why Yarn Shops Matter
🔔 Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE this episode for more knitting inspiration and behind-the-scenes stories from our fibre-filled world. It really helps the channel grow :).
Enjoy!
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GET IN TOUCH
📌Instagram: /ayarnstory
📹 TikTok: /ayarnstory
🧶 Website: www.ayarnstory.co.uk
📧 Email: hello@ayarnstory.co.uk
VISIT US
A Yarn Story,
128 Walcot Street,
Bath,
BA1 5BG
+44 (0)1225 429239
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