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I Knit is an independant local wool shop that is run by knitters for knitters.
In addition to the shop we organise and host regular events ranging from Gritting the Tunnel to tea parties, and the biggest event in our calendar, the annual I Knit Weekender.
We are a small but beautifully formed team working tirelessly to help knitters knit. |
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I Knit started life as a small group of friends who met one night after work at a pub in Vauxhall, South London. We wanted to meet other knitters who didn't mind having a pint or two as they went along, or who just wanted to get out from in front of the telly. Since that first meeting in late 2005 the I Knit London knitting group has met in over 50 venues across the capital and we continue to meet every week, attracting knitters of all ages and abilities for a social, creative experience. |
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Shortly after the first meeting, we opened a small market stall at historic Old Spitalfields Market in London's East End. Driven by a passion for more exciting yarn than the average department store, and encouraged by fellow knitters, we sourced a few gorgeous yarns and needles and cycled across London every Sunday with packed rucksacks. It was there we met hundreds of like-minded knitters, crocheters and creative types who shared their ideas and experience with us. Each Sunday was always worth that long cycle ride and very early start - even on the days we didn't sell anything, we met some lovely folk, and ate loads of organic cakes. |
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It was only a matter of time before we stumbled across an empty shop in a hidden Victorian residential street in Vauxhall. Armed with full time jobs that were nothing to do with knitting we opened the I Knit London club, shop and sanctuary for knitters in Bonnington Square, SW8 on September 2nd 2006; opening after work from 4pm to 9pm in the evenings.This shop was a new beginning and it quickly became obvious that London had been waiting for a shop like I Knit. Our knitting nights were packed to the rafters and our yarns were adored by many. We loved what we were doing and started making plans for the future...
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On 15th March 2008 IKL moved to 106 Lower Marsh, Waterloo, SE1...where the licenced bar is open, the shelves are fuller than ever...and the knitting continues.The extra space in the new shop allowed us to make subtle but desperately needed changes. Knitting nights are still packed, every Wednesday and Thursday and even sometimes on Tuesday for one off events oo the book group. Our class schedule also grew and we can boast some of the best teachers in the business.We continue to plan for the furture and one of the most overheard phrases at IKL is, "We need a bigger shop."
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