New to the shop this week: Interweave’s yearly reminder to start working on holiday gifts before it’s too late. The 2011 issue of Holiday Gifts is full of ideas, from hats and mitts like those pictured on the cover to socks, scarves, shawls, children’s things, and other garments. Here, take a look inside.
Find it on the teacart!
Another great collection of Interweave patterns has found its way to the teacart at the Hillsborough Yarn Shop, this time for crocheters.
Crochet sweaters, hats, scarves, dresses, and blankets are found within the covers of this new book, among other projects, using a variety of crochet techniques. Take a look next time you’re in the shop!
Along with the new issue of Interweave Knits, we got a new Interweave book, Knitted Lace: A Collection of Favorite Designs from Interweave.
Lace patterns, along with being beautiful to look at, are fascinating to execute. Whether it’s a shawl, scarf, sweater, or a pair of socks, there is no doubt that lace patterns keep it interesting for the knitter. This collection brings together lace patterns of all kinds, from designers like Nancy Bush, Veronik Avery, Ann Budd, and Shirley Paden. Interested? Find it on the teacart.
The Fall issue of Interweave Knits is here, with plenty of cozy-looking sweaters and other cold-weather knits inside, to remind us: it wont always be this hot. Truly.
Find it, as usual, on the teacart.
If you’ve ever walked into the shop, fallen in love with a skein of yarn and asked us, “Is this enough for a scarf?” then you’ve probably seen Anne and I consult one of these.
The Knitter’s (and Crocheter’s) Handy Guide to Yarn Requirements is a little pamphlet filled with charts that are filled with numbers, connecting gauge to yardage. Say you know how many stitches per inch your yarn will give you, and you know how big you want your scarf to be. This handy guide will tell you how many yards you need to do it. This makes it easier to estimate yardage in the event that you’re designing your own garment, or substituting yarn for a pattern. It can also be useful to help you get a sense of what you can do with a particular amount of yarn, for example, a lone skein that you fell in love with but made no plans for. Is it enough for a hat? A scarf? A vest? Pick up your handy guide and find out. You can find them right next to another useful resource: the lollipops.
The new Interweave Crochet magazine! Crochet enthusiasts, come and check it out!
Pick up the summer issue of Interweave Knits from the teacart!
Interweave Knit and Spin is full of wonderful information for spinners, to be sure, but is also worth a look even for those of us that don’t create yarn. After all, as knitters and crocheters, yarn is our medium, and it behooves us to learn about some of the particulars of its production. Look for Interweave Knit and Spin on a little table near the check out, sitting by the Great Adirondack roving. A perfect pair.
The Spring 2011 issue of Interweave Crochet magazine is here. It joined the spring issues of Vogue and Interweave Knits on the teacart today. Check there to browse three magazines worth of new spring patterns.
