We try to have a handmade sample in every yarn we carry, to give folks an idea of how the yarn knits up, and inspiration for how to use it. When the time came to make a sample in Brooklyn Tweed’s newest yarn, Imbue Sport, Bailey got the coveted assignment.
Here’s her “SAWA” shawl, a brand new pattern from Olga Buraya-Kefelian. Knit in 3 colors, “SAWA” features bold texture and eye-catching shapes made with slip stitches, exactly the kind of sculptural or architectural knitwear Buraya-Kefelian is known for. Check out her MDK Field Guide, we still have copies at the shop!
Imbue Sport’s elasticity is ideal for a highly textured pattern like this, and its softness just right for something wrapped around the neck. Bailey picked greens and blues, a trio of light, medium, and dark.
Here are some more “SAWA” color ideas…
Look for Brooklyn Tweed Imbue Sport in the sport weight section here at our shop, and be sure to admire Bailey’s “SAWA” when you visit!
We’re pleased to welcome another yarn from Sandnes Garn in Norway: meet Tynn Line! Sandnes Garn Tynn Line: light fingering weight 3-ply 53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen 240 yards/50g $7.50 each Like Sandnes Garn Line, Tynn Line is composed of a unique blend of plant fibers, making it perfect for a variety of knit and crochet … [more]
Dream in Color’s Pop Up Club is back! Every month, we’re getting a special new colorway from Dream in Color, a Tucson-based producer of small batch hand-dyed yarns. Their latest limited edition colorway is here while supplies last! Dream in Color Smooshy Cashmere: fingering weight 70% superwash merino, 20% cashmere, 10% nylon 400 yards/100g $36 … [more]
We’re pleased to present the latest from Brooklyn Tweed: meet Imbue Sport! Brooklyn Tweed Imbue Sport: sport weight worsted spun, 3ply heathered colors 100% merino wool 190 yards/50g $18.50 each Just like Imbue Worsted before it, Imbue Sport’s heathered shades are made by blending brilliantly dyed hues of unspun wool, like an artist mixing paints. … [more]
Another new yarn from Isager! Meet Eco Baby. Isager Eco Baby: DK weight undyed chainette 68% baby alpaca, 32% organic cotton 164 yards/50g $10 each Eco Baby is a cousin to Eco Soft, both composed of baby alpaca and organic cotton, chain-plied into lofty, elastic yarns. Eco Baby is a smaller gauge, less fuzzy, and … [more]
We’re pleased to have Isager Merilin back in stock, with more colors than ever! Isager Merilin: fingering weight 80% wool, 20% linen 228 yards/50 g $11 each We’re always on the lookout for plant and animal fiber blends, since they offer the best of both worlds: elasticity and drape, structure and coolness. Merilin blends merino … [more]
Time for another round of show and tell! We love seeing what folks are making with yarn from the Hillsborough Yarn Shop – here are a bunch of projects we’ve had the pleasure of seeing in person, featuring stripes of all kinds. Above is Cindy’s “Bat Shawl,” a pattern from Lotta H Löthgren’s Observations. She … [more]
Spring is here – time to reach for plant fiber yarns! Meet our newest arrival, Cascade Botanika. Cascade Botanika: sport weight speckled with natural dyes 100% organic cotton 328 yards/100g $12.50 each Botanika is a soft and smooth organic cotton yarn, dyed with natural pigments sourced from plant leaves, roots and flowers. We have six … [more]
Sandnes Garn Line has become a staple since we introduced it last March – we’re delighted to have a fresh supply and loads of new colors, just in time for spring! Sandnes Garn Line: light worsted weight 53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen 120 yards/50g $7.50 each Line is a light worsted weight plant fiber blend that … [more]
Let’s look inside the new issue of Laine! Laine Magazine is a publication out of Finland, a knitting and lifestyle magazine with a love of natural fibers as its focus, and a reputation for beautiful designs and tantalizing photography. The theme of this issue is Waterways, with patterns to keep you warm on the first … [more]