5 Johnson’s Place, South King Street, D2, t. +353 (0)1 633 7900, www.cloth.ie
Cloth is the largest fabric shop in Dublin’s city
center. It stocks an eclectic range of fabric for different
functions. Cloth was founded in 2010 by mother and
daughter team Deirdre and Sinéad. The very best
of fabrics from around the world are displayed with
care and attention. Expert staff in the wonderful long
aprons of craftsmen cut fabrics at two large cutting
tables. There are also seats and coffee a kiosk for weary
shoppers. Cloth’s beautiful Irish tweeds and linens are
all dyed and woven locally. Their designs and colours
reflect the colours and textures of the Irish landscape. You’ll also find Liberty of
London cottons and silks, cashemeres from Italy, fine bead work from India, and
exquisite velvets and lace. Drop in to Cloth Dublin – you’ll love it.
Open: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9.30am-6pm.
Thursday 9.30am-7pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Category: Textiles
The Constant Knitter
88 Francis St, D8, t. +353 (0)87 996 7197, www.theconstantknitter.ie,
info@theconstantknitter.ie,
Named one of the “Best Shops in Ireland” by The
Irish Times, this shop is a mecca for knitting, crochet
and craft aficionados. The shop stocks Irish brands
Studio Donegal and Cushendale, indie dyers The
Fibre Kitchen, Comeragh Yarns and Green Elephant.
This is the only stockist in Ireland of the iconic
brand Brooklyn Tweed and wonderful brands such
as Schoppel-Wolle, West Yorkshire Spinners, Katia
and Rico. They are the only Irish stockist of the HiyaHiya knitting needles, which
also come in elegant interchangable sets. For those who practice the fine arts
of crochet and embroidery, view the large selection of threads. A marvellous
range of interesting classes and workshops are available, including Clones Lace.
Shipping available worldwide.
Open: Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat: 10:30 –6pm; Thur: 10:30 – 8:30pm; Sun: 2pm – 5pm.
Mon: Closed.
