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Tour Highlights

Moebius Knitting Workshop with Lisa Sisk: Lisa is an experienced knitter and co-owner of yarn shop “ This is Knit” in Dublin

Meet Lisa from ‘This is Knit’ for a workshop which includes an educational talk on the changes in the Irish Hand Knitting scene over the past years. Lisa wil also head a ‘Moebius Knitting’ workshop on the Glenties Cowl pattern, designed by Lisa Sisk. For this class you will be using Soft Donegal yarn from the mills of Studio Donegal in Kilcar.

Glen Keen Sheep Farm: Visit a working sheep farm for an in-depth look at Irish wool production from its very beginning

Glen Keen is one of Ireland's largest working sheep farms, the visitor centre & restaurant is purpose built to welcome guests on their journey along the Wild Atlantic Way. Enjoy a sheep herding demonstration followed by home baked scones and tea or coffee.

Foxford Woollen Mills: Foxford Woollen Mills is an authentic woollen mill in County Mayo.

The mill is still in operation and visitors can take a tour and see master craftspeople at work on the pieces that Foxford deliver to customers all around the globe. Their collection includes furnishing fabrics as well as a collection of cushions and throws that are all designed in vibrant colour themes by Irish designer Helen McAlinden.

Knitting Workshop with Ciara Ní Reachtnín: Ciara Ní Reachtnín is an Irish designer living in the wilds of the Western Ireland

In her designs and workshops for KnittingTours.com, Ciara is inspired by the myths and legends of Celtic Ireland. Her Sionann Shawl design is based on the Celtic mythology tale of the creation of the River Shannon. The design incorporates of cables, twists, beads and lace edgings, all of which will be part of your workshop.

Spinning and Tapestry Workshop: Áine Dunne Fine Art Tapestry Weaver works from her studio in Co. Louth on the east coast of Ireland.

She designs and weaves bespoke tapestry wall coverings for public and private clients. Áine also provides workshops in tapestry hand weaving and hand spinning. These workshops are tailored to suit the needs of participants. It is a truly enjoyable experience to sit in the quiet of the Boyne Valley and partake in this ancient hands-on creative process.
Portrait image of Aine Dunne

Knitting Workshop with Edel MacBride of Knitfield

An established designer and knitter Edel MacBride brings a love of textile, craft and a deep connection to cultural tradition to her collections. Edel is passionate about wool, especially local and Irish spun products. She produces patterns and runs inspirational skills workshops under her brand KNITFIELD
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Giant’s Causeway & Causeway Coast: The Giant’s Causeway is a UNESCO heritage site and one of Ireland’s most visited attractions.

The Causeway’s features about 40,000 interlocking basalt pillars which are the result of an ancient volcanic eruption. The causeway coast is a scenic driving route along the coast from Derry to Belfast. We make a number of stops along the way to admire the view.

Titanic Belfast is a visitor attraction an excellent visitor attraction in the city's Titanic Quarter where the Titanic was built.

The museum is housed in a visually striking, six-floor building and tells the story of the Titanic, from her beginning in Belfast in the 1900s, through to her building and unveiling, to her famous maiden voyage and consequent place in history.

Mourne Alpaca Farm have the largest all pedigree alpaca herd in Ireland.

Mourne Alpacas has been a really enjoyable visit for previous knitting tours. The herd is exclusively huacaya (wah-ki-yah) alpacas, which have a fluffy, crimped fleece that grows perpendicular to the skin. You can get a chance to see, feel and purchase quality alpaca yarns and some blend yarns, in many natural colours of the alpaca and some stunning seasonal colour ranges created from natural dyes.
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Thomas Fergusons Irish Linen Factory Tour: The Thomas Ferguson Irish Linen Factory has been weaving linen for more than 150 years.

Tours of the factory show the linen making process from start to finish. From design to weaving to specialist cutting and hemming and ornamenting. In their onsite shop you can find a vast selection of their products for purchase including table and bed linen to smaller items like handkerchiefs and tea towels.

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