Designer Anna Zilboorg’s latest book is here! Meet Splendid Apparel: a Handbook of Embroidered Knits. Zilboorg is local enough to visit our shop a few times a year, and even led a workshop here back in 2011. She taught what must have been the beginnings of this book: a bit of embroidery, and a bit of … [more]
The last couple of weeks have seen a trio of new publications for crocheters here at the shop. The Spring 2015 issue of Interweave Crochet features a range of projects, from blankets and bags to sweaters and skirts. Kristin Omdahl’s Crochet So Lovely is all about crocheted lace. She covers lace motifs and allover lace … [more]
Rowan has added six new shades to their Pure Wool Worsted line, and we’re happy to have them on our shelves. All six are heathered, each shade composed of a few solid shades that are blended together to look solid from a distance. They fill out our existing selection nicely to make a well-rounded palette. What … [more]
Kelbourne Woolens has just released a new book of patterns for Fibre Company yarns: Little Things. Little Things is full of small projects: accessories, home goods, and baby things. You’ll find a variety of knitting techniques represented, from soothing stockinette and stripes to lace and stranded colorwork. You’ll also find a variety of Fibre Company … [more]
This week, we welcomed a new yarn into the shop: Fyberspates Vivacious 4ply. Vivacious 4ply is a high twist, superwash merino wool in a fingering weight. Each 100 gram skein has 399 yards, enough for a pair of socks or mitts, a hat, scarf, or shawlette. Vivacious 4ply is hand-dyed, so each skein is unique, even … [more]
For a few years now, Interweave has published special issues featuring knit garments inspired by the novels of Jane Austen. The best of Jane Austen Knits are now collected in a book, which you’ll find on the teacart here at the shop. Designers like Vicki Square, Annie Modesitt, and Susanna IC are included, and garments range … [more]
Berroco has dreamed up a few new colors for their Modern Cotton yarn, filling out their palette of crayon-bright colors with some more subdued hues. Berroco Modern Cotton is a worsted weight blend of cotton and rayon, and since it’s arrival last spring, it’s become a staple here at the Hillsborough Yarn Shop. Smooth, soft … [more]
The latest collection of patterns from designer Norah Gaughan is now here! Take a peek inside volume 16. For modern shapes and styles and unique garment-construction techniques, we turn to Norah Gaughan. This latest group is knit all in beachy blues, with warm-weather yarns like Maya and Modern Cotton. Each garment is decorated with a lace … [more]
Yokes is here! Yokes is writer and designer Kate Davies’ newest book, and one that we’ve been eagerly anticipating since October, when she started posting previews on her blog. I’ve been reading her blog for years now, admiring her patterns and appreciating her written voice. An historian as well as a knitwear designer, Davies approaches her … [more]
It’s rare that a week goes by without a new magazine or book popping up here at the shop. This week, our three newest publications are all for crocheters: one book and two magazines. Brenda K.B. Anderson’s Crochet Ever After is a whimsical collection of crochet projects inspired by classic fairy tales. Patterns for scarves, … [more]