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:

  • July 4th: Saturday July 4, 2026

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

  • Hello, BC Garn Allino.

    March 10, 2026: As winter began to thaw, we went looking for a new plant fiber yarn – something crisp and cool, in joyful colors – and found it in BC Garn Allino. BC Garn Allino: DK weight subtly marled, solid colors 50% linen, 50% cotton 137 yards/50 grams gauge: 22 stitches = 4″ (10 cm) suggested needle ... [more]

  • “Norma Beanie” in Isager Spinni & Soft Fine.

    March 03, 2026: I recently finished knitting a new shop sample, and putting together kits so you can make one, too – check out the “Norma Beanie,” by My Favourite Things Knitwear. This cozy double layered hat has a deep folded brim and a colorwork stripe motif – you may recognize it from the ever popular “Norma Sweater,” ... [more]

  • Show and tell: Victorian Housecats and other critters.

    February 24, 2026: Time for another round of show and tell! Sharing finished projects from our crafty community is an ongoing part of our daily Instagram posts, but I have a glorious backlog of projects I want to share here on the blog, too. Today, let’s admire these cute critters! First up is Anne’s “Porch Cat,” from Sara ... [more]

  • Back in stock: Isager Highland Wool.

    February 17, 2026: It’s been a while since we restocked Isager Highland Wool, a light and lofty fingering weight wool in muted, earthy colors. Isager Highland Wool: light fingering weight solid and heathered colors 100% Peruvian Highland wool 301 yards/50 g gauge: 26 sts / 30 rows using 3mm needles hand wash, lay flat to dry Like many ... [more]

  • Marled “SABAI Top” in Tynn Line & Bio Balance.

    February 10, 2026: Bailey’s most recent project for the shop is a marled “SABAI Top,” knit with Sandnes Garn Tynn Line and BC Garn Bio Balance. Susanne Müller’s “SABAI Top” was one of the most popular patterns of last summer, and we expect to see even more of them when the season comes around again. It’s a winning ... [more]

  • Show and tell: cozy hats.

    February 03, 2026: We love to see finished projects that started life as yarn on our shelves, and when I’m able, I love to photograph them and share them here on the blog. At the moment, I have enough photos stockpiled for at least four blog posts – for today, let’s look at hats! First up are a ... [more]

  • Hello, Cascade Kid Seta Hand Paints.

    January 27, 2026: Our passion for mohair is still strong – here’s a brand new yarn from Cascade, Kit Seta Hand Paints! When Anne saw these subtle, painterly colorways, she knew they’d add something special to our lace weight section, which is already bursting with lovely fuzzy yarns. Cascade Kid Seta Hand Paints: lace weight variegated fuzzy 74% ... [more]