We are serious about keeping all kinds of needles, hooks, tools, and other notions in stock here at the Hillsborough Yarn Shop. We like providing options for different kinds of stitch markers, cable needles, row counters and the like, because we know from experience that having the right tool for the task at hand can … [more]
We have a small selection of buttons here at the Hillsborough Yarn Shop, a curated couple of shelves in the front room by the window filled with clear plastic tubes, a sample button affixed to each top. Buttons can be functional or decorative, and our selection covers both possibilities. Every now and then we add … [more]
We always look forward to new products from Cocoknits, and I’m pleased to report that the latest is here at the shop! Let’s take a closer look at Cocoknits’ Stitch Holder Kits. The Stitch Holder Kit consists of three leather cords and two needles they can screw into, and they’re made to be used in … [more]
2016 was a big year for us here at the shop, full of exciting new yarns, projects, books, tools, classes, and ideas. We won the title of “Best Yarn Store” in the Triangle, celebrated our tenth year in business, and worked every day toward our goal of bringing the best quality yarns and information to … [more]
I’m happy to announce that we now have the very latest notions from Cocoknits in stock! Our first shipment of these new items sold out too quickly for an appearance on the blog, but with a fresh batch on our shelves, it’s time to give them a proper introduction. Cocoknits is the brainchild of Julie Weisenberger, … [more]
Visitors to our shop often notice a certain recurring theme in our décor. Yes, we love sheep, for they’re the charming creatures who provide our most beloved fiber: wool. I can’t tell you how many times we’re asked if our sheep are for sale, and though we hate to disappoint, we can’t part with them; most … [more]
Happy to report that our shelves are once again full of yarn bowls and ceramic buttons from Late Bloomer Pottery! Frumet is a local potter who makes beautiful functional pieces here in the Triangle. Her yarn bowls are a little different each time, varying the color, texture, and shape of the cut-outs. Yarn bowls are designed to … [more]
Cocoknits notions have been a hit here at the Hillsborough Yarn Shop. We’ve sold out and reordered the Knitter’s Keep and all manner of stitch markers again and again since they first arrived in November. I’m happy to report that once again, we’ve restocked our favorite Cocoknits products, so come by if you’ve been anxious to … [more]
Happy to report that our shelves are once again full of notions from Cocoknits! It seems many of you were as smitten with these thoughtful gadgets as we were; the little green table I decorated with Cocoknits goodies back in November was quickly cleared. The Knitter’s Keep was the first to sell out, a silicone … [more]
One of our favorite tools is back in stock: the Lilly Brush. The Lilly Brush is not a glamorous tool, but a practical one, a brush designed to remove pills from knitted fabric. The bristles on the Lilly Brush pick up stray fibers and pills as you brush it across your garment. Since pilling is inevitable for … [more]