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Derry AMH knitting hats and "yarn hugs" to send to babies of Ukraine

AMH Foyle, a charity organisation in Derry that supports adults experiencing mental ill-health, have been recycling and transforming their hand-knitted Christmas tree into hats and "yarn hugs” for the babies of Ukraine. As Ukrainian mothers and ...

08 Mar 2022 at 19:33

Knitters create life-size woollen Queen ahead of Jubilee celebrations

A life-size woollen Queen created by a group of knitters for the Platinum Jubilee is proving a hit with locals. The knitted monarch and a pet corgi were installed in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, at the weekend and villagers have already been ...

31 May 2022 at 12:31

Local News

Nature knitters needed to help brighten Limavady

Limavady’s community Yarn Bombing project is back for 2022 and is looking to recruit new volunteers to help grow the project which was fantastically received last year when it said a great big thank you to key workers. Coordinated by ...

07 Apr 2022 at 22:33

Local News

Donegal textile firms urged to work to their strengths for the future

A unique insight into Donegal's fashion and textile industry's history, growth, challenges and future development was laid out to an appreciative audience at a Local Enterprise Week event held at Crolly Distillery on Thursday ...

09 Mar 2023 at 22:33

Horse Racing

Hunters Yarn states Supreme case at Navan

Hunters Yarn further strengthened Willie Mullins’ potential hand for the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham next month with an authoritative victory in Listed company at Navan. The most successful trainer in Festival ...

12 Feb 2023 at 18:05

Local News

E-textiles project in Waterford keeps tradition of pattern sharing and re-mixing alive

Crafters, knitting and crochet enthusiasts from Waterford city and county have delved into the world of electronic textiles (e-textiles), wearable conductors and electronic components resulting in the development of ...

29 Apr 2024 at 15:33

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Kildare Yarn Bombers announce theme for Yarn Bomb 2024

The Kildare Yarn Bombers (KYB) group has announced the theme for Yarn Bomb 2024, which will take place in Newbridge's Liffey Linear Park. According to a post on KYB's official Facebook page: "Hoppy New Year! The ...

02 Jan 2024 at 14:33

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Kildare Yarn Bombers announce theme for Yarn Bomb 2024

02 Jan 2024 at 14:33

Pictures & Videos

In Pictures: Yarns conference celebrates Donegal's rich textile heritage

Yarns, a two-day fashion and textile industry conference, took place in venues around Derry and Donegal. This unique celebration of the northwest’s textile heritage took place last weekend and brought ...

23 Nov 2022 at 19:33

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Heritage of north west fashion and textile industry to be celebrated in cross border conference

Yarns - A two-day fashion and textile industry conference will take place next weekend in the Northwest, offering expert advice and practical workshops to budding designers and those who work in the ...

12 Nov 2022 at 17:33

Local News

In Pictures: Donegal Yarns host very successful Open Day in Kilcar

Donegal Yarns in Kilcar opened their doors to suppliers and customers on Thursday with around 100 attending. The guests were taken in small groups to view the workings of the factory from the ...

25 Jul 2024 at 20:33

Local News

Connected by Threads in north Longford: Yarn Bombing project brightens up Granard

The 2024 Yarn Bombing Project, ‘Nurturing Mental Health’, brightened the town of Granard throughout the month of June. The theme this year was Biodiversity.# This marks the fifth year of ...

07 Jul 2024 at 17:33

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