Welcome to the Hillsborough Yarn Shop.

We specialize in high-quality natural fiber yarns for people who love to hand knit and crochet. We’re set up a little like a shoe department in a department store; there’s a skein or two of every available color and kind of yarn on the shelf, and more in the back if you need it for a bigger project. Please come visit us in downtown historic Hillsborough, North Carolina, to have a cup of tea, knit, relax, and shop!

 Hours:

Open Tuesdays – Saturdays, 11:00 am – 5:30 pm.

Closed Sundays and Mondays.

Upcoming closures:

  • Saturday, September 12 – Rosh Hashanah

Where to park? The parking garage next to Weaver Street Market is open to the public, free of charge!

Payments?  We are no longer accepting cash or checks; all credit cards and Apple Pay accepted.

Latest Posts

  • Guest post: Katherine on test knitting.

    September 08, 2026: This week, we’re trying something different on the HYS blog, and hosting a guest post from our friend and teacher, Katherine. Enjoy!  If you’ve spent any time at Hillsborough Yarn Shop, you already know what a special place it is. I’ve been a loyal customer for years because I can always count on finding beautiful ... [more]

  • Show and tell: stripes.

    September 01, 2026: Time for another round of show and tell! It’s been a busy season for show and tell, so I have a big collection of photos, and among them, some themes have emerged – today’s projects all feature the humblest color technique: stripes. I love the colors and buttons Marie-France chose for this little “Seaside Set” ... [more]

  • Hello, Biches & Bûches Le Gros Lambswool.

    August 25, 2026: We’re excited to share a new yarn for our shop: meet Biches & Bûches Le Gros Lambswool! Biches & Bûches Le Gros Lambswool: aran weight woolen spun, 2-ply 100% lambswool, made in the UK 210 yards / 100 grams gauge: 16-18 sts = 4″ (10cm) needle size: US 8-9 (5-5.5mm) hand wash cool, lay flat to dry ... [more]

  • Show and tell: textural details.

    August 18, 2026: It’s show-and-tell time again! I’m always collecting photos of finished projects as they’re brought into the shop by proud knitters, the better to share them on Instagram and here on our blog. Each of these has a special textural detail, whether subtle or bold – let’s have a look. Katherine designed and knit this “Diamonds ... [more]

  • “An Italian Spring Shawlette” in Isager yarns.

    August 11, 2026: Here’s my most recently completed shop sample, “An Italian Spring Shawlette” in three Isager yarns held together. I was inspired by Katherine’s “44 Lavender Lane Shawl” to blend three lace weight yarns in close but not quite matching shades. I chose the brand new and exciting Mulberry Silk, along with fuzzy Alpaca 1, and cool ... [more]

  • Hello, Malabrigo Torzal.

    August 04, 2026: Brand new from one of our most loved yarn companies, Malabrigo – meet Torzal! Malabrigo Torzal: sport weight 2-ply, marled and variegated – we recommend alternating skeins to blend in a larger project 100% superwash merino wool 160 yards / 50 grams gauge: 23-26 stitches = 4″ needle size: US 3-7 Malabrigo’s classic colorways look ... [more]

  • Show and tell: marls.

    July 28, 2026: Time for another round of show and tell, this time focusing on marled knits! Marling is what we call it when two or more strands of yarn are worked together. You can use it to achieve unique fiber blends, textures, and, most fun of all – color combinations. The sweater above is Katherine’s “Colder than ... [more]