Interweave Knits.
Published May 9, 2012 | By Julia
A new issue of Interweave Knits has graced our teacart once again. Take a peek inside the Summer 2012 issue of Interweave Knits: Come by the shop to snag a copy.
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Hello, Sandnes Garn Tynn Line.
Published April 16, 2024 | By Julia
We’re pleased to welcome another yarn from Sandnes Garn in Norway: meet Tynn Line!
Sandnes Garn Tynn Line:
- light fingering weight
- 3-ply
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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 projects. It’s cool and breathable for warm weather garments, comfortable and absorbent for homeware items – all in all, a lovely addition to our fingering weight section.
What to make with Tynn Line? Here are some pattern ideas!
Garments:
- “Skyline Tee,” by Tori You – saddle shoulder tee with ribbed sleeves
- “Moon Set Tee,” by Ozetta – drop shoulder v-neck tee
- “Cumulus Tee,” by PetiteKnit – top-down, rounded v-neck, stockinette tee
- “Anker Tee,” by PetiteKnit – top-down, ribbed yoke tee
- “Shore Tee,” by Anne Ventzel – top-down eyelet tee, knit holding lace and fingering weight yarns together
- “Outline Tee,” by Jessie Maed – cropped tee with drop-stitch detail
- “Outline Tank,” by Jessie Maed – cropped tank with drop-stitch detail
- “Camisole No. 4,” by My Favorite Things – broken rib tank
Homewares:
- “Linen Stitch Hand Towels,” by Purl Soho – 2 color hand towels
- “French Market Bag,” by PetiteKnit – knotted openwork bag, knit holding 3 strands together
- “Breeze Bag,” by PetiteKnit – mesh lace bag, knit holding two fingering weight yarns together
- “Florence Bag,” by PetiteKnit – mesh lace purse, knit holding 3 strands together
- “Four Points Baby Blanket,” by Purl Soho – crocheted baby blanket with triangular color blocks
- “Knit Four Points Baby Blanket,” by Purl Soho – baby blanket with triangular color blocks
Look for Sandnes Garn Tynn Line in the fingering weight section here at HYS, and check out other Sandnes Garn yarns while you’re here – find Tynn Silk Mohair in the lace weight section, Sunday in the fingering weight section, Double Sunday in the DK weight section, and Line in the worsted weight section.
Hello, Ewe Ewe.
Published May 7, 2012 | By Julia
Once again, Clara Parkes inspired us with a recent Knitter’s Review. She never fails to peak our interest. Sometimes it’s a tool, sometimes a book–this time, it’s yarn, from a new company called Ewe Ewe. Ewe Ewe Wooly Worsted Washable is a squishy, soft yarn which is well described by its alliterative name. With 95 yards of machine-washable … [more]
Hello, Bluestocking.
Published May 5, 2012 | By Julia
Surprise, surprise: I have some new yarn from String Theory to share. Say hello (again) to Bluestocking, a soft, sturdy fingering weight yarn composed of 80% Bluefaced Leicester wool and 20% nylon. If it seems like we’re ordering from String Theory weekly, it’s because we are. Anne and I love this yarn, and it’s clear you all … [more]
Extra Yarn.
Published May 3, 2012 | By Julia
A phrase I’m always delighted to hear at the shop is “I brought some show and tell.” Fascinating things are pulled from purses and knitting bags: projects in progress and recently completed, intriguing patterns, years-old handed-down hand-knits, and sometimes most interesting–books. A knitter brought this one in for show and tell a few weeks ago, … [more]
Vogue Crochet.
Published May 1, 2012 | By Julia
Another new magazine has found its way to the Hillsborough Yarn Shop, this time with crocheters in mind. The latest issue of Vogue Knitting is a special one for those who make fabric with hooks rather than needles. Vogue Crochet is full of crocheted garments and accessories, from sweaters to skirts to jewelry. Take a … [more]
Knitbot Essentials.
Published April 29, 2012 | By Julia
Last week, a sweetly-packaged bundle of books arrived at the shop. Quince & Co. has just published a collection of knitting patterns by Hannah Fettig, co-author of last fall’s beautiful Coastal Knits. Say hello to Knitbot Essentials. Inside, you’ll find simple cardigans, pullovers, and accessories that look comfortable and easy to wear. The patterns are shown in Quince … [more]
Reorganizing the pattern binders.
Published April 27, 2012 | By Julia
About a year ago, I wrote about our collection of single-pattern binders. What I said then is just as true now: they are a great resource for those seeking just one pattern, rather than a book. When you want to make a hat, but you’re not interested in making twenty hats, a single pattern is … [more]
Koigu Magazine.
Published April 26, 2012 | By Julia
Issue Three of Koigu Magazine has arrived at the shop. Inside, you’ll find a variety of knit and crochet projects using Koigu yarns: sweaters, shawls, vests, dresses, blankets, socks. Take a closer look at Koigu Magazine next time you’re perusing the latest books and magazines on the teacart. See you at the shop!
Washing socks.
Published April 23, 2012 | By Julia
In the past five years or so, knitting has become a part of my daily routine. Whether I’m working on a knitted sample at the shop or spending my evening playing with short rows, stripes, and garter stitch, knitted stitches find their way into my day. My obsession with knitting has brought other routines along … [more]
Norah Gaughan Vol. 10.
Published April 20, 2012 | By Julia
Every season, Berroco releases another intriguing collection of knitting patterns by designer Norah Gaughan. Her newest has just found its way to the shop and settled in on the teacart with the spring and summer magazines. One can always expect to find interesting shapes in Gaughan’s designs, striking shapes that beg the question, wait–how do you … [more]