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New prints from Binkwaffle.

We’re so happy to have five new prints from Binkwaffle on our shelves! Binkwaffles are colorful, reversible, dumpling-shaped project bags. Knitters and crocheters love them because they’re both functional and whimsical. Usually we order a random assortment of whatever fabrics Holly has on hand, but when we heard that she was debuting new prints, we … [more]


New bags from Peeka Purl Designs.

We love sourcing products locally when we can, so we’re excited to announce a brand new kind of project bag made just down the road from our shop, in Chapel Hill, NC, by our own Marsha Krzyzewski! Marsha has been teaching here at our shop for years, offering classes in beginning knitting, the basics of … [more]


Binkwaffle season.

The past month or so has brought at least three shipments of Binkwaffle bags our way. These reversible, dumpling-shaped project bags are always in demand, but especially during the holidays, when they become part of so many gifts. These Alpaca print Binkwaffles have been a favorite since they first showed up in July; we do … [more]


New prints from Binkwaffle.

We’re so happy to have three new prints from Binkwaffle on our shelves! Binkwaffles are colorful, reversible, dumpling-shaped project bags. Knitters and crocheters love them because they’re both functional and whimsical. Usually we order a random assortment of whatever fabrics Holly has on hand, but when we heard that she was debuting new prints, we … [more]


Back in stock: Binkwaffle bags.

Once again, we’ve replenished our dwindling supply of Binkwaffle bags, those colorful, reversible, dumpling-shaped bags that have become everyone’s favorite. We got a fresh new batch of small and large Binkwaffles. A large Binkwaffle bag is roomy enough to accommodate a big wrap, baby blanket, or sweater in progress. The small size, on the other hand, … [more]


HYS bags.

If you happen to follow us on Instagram, or visited us at the shop last weekend, you may have already seen our newest addition: sturdy canvas totes and zipper bags decorated with our own Hillsborough Yarn Shop logo! Anne and I have been plotting these bags for some months now, working with the kind and … [more]


New from Binkwaffle.

HYS regulars know the drill: Binkwaffle bags come and go from our shelves frequently. We order a bundle of these reversible dumpling bags at a time, and they’re snapped up again and again by knitters and crocheters seeking whimsical, functional project bags. Our most recent order included a variety of small and large Binkwaffle bags … [more]


Back in stock: Binkwaffle bags.

Once again, we’ve replenished our dwindling supply of Binkwaffle bags, those colorful, reversible, dumpling-shaped bags that have become everyone’s favorite. We got a fresh new batch of large Binkwaffles, ideal for toting sweaters, large shawls, or blankets in progress. Holly at Binkwaffle is forever coming up with new and interesting fabric combinations, and we never … [more]


Back in stock: Binkwaffle bags.

Our supply of Binkwaffle bags had dwindled to just two lonesome bags when we got a package from Holly at Binkwaffle and breathed a sigh of relief. We have sold out and reordered again and again since we first brought Binkwaffle’s reversible dumpling bags into the shop. Their clever design, colorful prints, and just-right size have … [more]


Hello, Jul Forager bags.

Every year, we go to market hoping to find something that surprises us, something we didn’t know we were looking for. We didn’t go to market looking for elegant leather bags, handmade in the USA, but once we saw them, we knew we had to have them at the shop. Say hello to these Forager … [more]