We keep the newest books and magazines on the teacart in the front room, which is a table you’ll see right when you walk into the shop, covered in the latest publications. Here are two new books for crocheters that have made a home on the teacart these past few weeks: Modern Baby Crochet and … [more]
The latest collection of patterns from designer Norah Gaughan is now here! Take a peek inside volume 14. For modern shapes and styles and unique garment-construction techniques, we turn to Norah Gaughan. This latest group is knit all in pale neutrals, many of them decorated in angular eyelet patterns. The shawl on the cover was … [more]
Speaking of classic knitterly tomes published by Schoolhouse Press: we recently reordered Barbara Walker’s stitch dictionaries, something we do every now and then to be sure that all four volumes are on our shelves at all times, if possible. Barbara Walker’s A Treasury of Knitting Patterns is a treasure, indeed, a collection of stitch patterns ready … [more]
I’m excited to announce that Schoolhouse Press has updated and rereleased Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Knitting Workshop, a book that is very dear to me, as are all things Zimmermann. This new edition of her classic novice-to-master workshop has been lovingly updated by her daughter, Meg Swansen, and her grandson, Cully Swansen. Zimmermann’s original text and illustrations … [more]
Leisure Arts is a publishing company that specializes in accessible how-to books on a wide range of crafts. We recently stocked up on some knitting and crochet books from Leisure Arts, from the very basic skills to more advanced techniques like entrelac and cables. With Leisure Arts publications, you can count on clear diagrams and … [more]
The first Interweave publication of the new year has arrived, bringing inspiration for new crochet projects. Rustic Modern Crochet, by Yumiko Alexander, is a collection of crochet garments, from scarves and hats to tunics and wraps. Alexander uses unusual and unexpected stitch patterns throughout, and a range of yarns from lace to bulky weight. Come … [more]
At last, Clara Parkes’ newest book has arrived at the shop! We pre-ordered it before it was even published, but its popularity has kept it backordered for months. Anne and I were so excited when a stack of them showed up this week. Clara Parkes, for the uninitiated, is a writer, designer, and expert reviewer of … [more]
We recently placed a big book order, filling in holes on our shelves where favorite books should be. Restocking old books isn’t nearly as exciting as ordering new ones, though, so we tend to get at least one new publication with every order. This time, it was a crochet book that caught our eye: Granny … [more]
Another new book has found its way to the Hillsborough Yarn Shop: Knits of a Feather, by Celeste Young. As its title suggests, Knits of a Feather is a collection of bird-themed accessories and garments. A variety of knitting techniques are represented, including beading, cables, lace, duplicate stitch, and colorwork. Young pairs information about these … [more]
We keep many Malabrigo yarns in stock at the Hillsborough Yarn Shop, offering a range of weights from Lace to Mecha. They’re well-loved yarns, known for their soft hand, beautiful hand-dyed colorways, and good value. We’re always delighted to see new patterns that make good use of them, like this collection, Malabrigo Book 5: In … [more]