Exploring Donegal Yarns: A Day at Ireland's Iconic Tweed Mill

Join the This is Knit team as we spend an unforgettable day visiting two iconic stops in Kilcar, Co. Donegal, both integral to the tradition of Irish tweed yarn. Our first stop is Studio Donegal, a treasure trove of a shop where you can purchase a variety of woven goods and also finished yarns for hand knitting. Here, you can see traditional weaving in action, as skilled artisans operate the floor looms to create beautiful, handcrafted textiles. Next, we head to the Donegal Yarns Mill, an impressive facility where the magic of traditional tweed yarn truly comes to life. At the mill, we explore the processes of dyeing, blending, carding, and spinning the renowned Donegal tweed yarn. This yarn is not only sold locally but also exported to commercial customers worldwide - Irish tweed truly does have global appeal! Soak in the stunning Irish scenery, learn more about the rich heritage of Donegal's textile industry, and meet the talented people behind these wonderful yarns. Whether you're a yarn enthusiast, a lover of Irish culture, or simply curious about the processes of spinning on a grand scale, this tour offers a unique and fascinating glimpse into the heart of Donegal's yarn production. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more yarn adventures and behind-the-scenes looks at the world of knitting! And if you're as enchanted as we were? You can knit, crochet or weave with yarns made in this mill by shopping the range on our website at the link below: https://thisisknit.ie/collections/yar... TIMESTAMPS - 0:01 Introductions and the scenery at Kilcar Pier 1:47 Visiting the Studio Donegal Shop and witnessing the floor looms in action 2:51 Donegal Yarns and mixing colours with Nora 4:30 The Mill Tour begins 5:52 The Blending Room at Donegal Yarns 6:47 A Mobius Band in action 8:26 Networking and student projects 9:00 In-car recap of a wonderful day at in Kilcar, Co. Donegal #DonegalYarns #StudioDonegal #TweedYarn #IrishYarn #Kilcar #TraditionalWeaving #YarnMillTour #ThisIsKnit #CraftingIreland #YarnLovers #WeavingTraditions ________________________________________ Want a Free Guide to Gauge (lesson + handy flow chart)? 🧶✨ Just sign up to our NEWSLETTER and we’ll send you the link straight to your inbox! 💌 Plus, you’ll get early access to offers, exclusive discounts, and plenty of knitting tips along the way. 🎉 https://thisisknit.ie/pages/newslette... ________________________________________ Follow us on: Instagram:   / thisisknit   Facebook:   / thisisknit   TikTok:   / thisisknit   Website: https://www.thisisknit.ie/ Subscribe to our channel to see more tutorials, sneak peeks of new products, and behind the scenes footage of the shop!