The Winter 2016 issue of Pom Pom Quarterly is here! The theme of this issue is “reflections,” one that has been interpreted in a variety of ways by the magazine’s contributors. The shawl on the cover features a graphic stripe knit in Shibui Silk Cloud, one half sunny and bright, the other half dark. An … [more]
Update: this issue of knit.wear is sold out! ____________ The latest issue of knit.wear is here, and it’s flying off our shelves! This stylish magazine from Interweave is notably garment-oriented, a publication with more sweater patterns than accessories. I spotted some familiar yarns in this issue: a sweater knit in Shibui Pebble, with a bit … [more]
The past week or so brought two new publications for crocheters: the Fall 2016 issue of Interweave Crochet and a new book, Celtic Cable Crochet. This issue of Interweave Crochet is full of cardigans, cold-weather accessories, and even a smart houndstooth bag. Both publications feature cables, a technique I’m far more used to seeing in … [more]
The Holiday 2016 issue of Interweave Knits has arrived! This special issue features festive knits for giving and decorating during the holidays. There are a variety of heirloom garments and accessories, of course, like this intricate cabled cape knit in Fibre Company Cumbria Fingering. I particularly like this spread of patterns based on the knitterly illustrations … [more]
The Fall 2016 issue of Vogue Knitting is here, in a fresh new size and style! This issue focuses on colorwork and the fair isle knitting tradition, profiling Shetland designers Hazel Tindall, Mary Jane Mucklestone, and Gudrun Johnson. The patterns in this issue are inspired by that tradition, along with Vogue’s usual flair for bold … [more]
The Fall 2016 issue of Pom Pom Quarterly is here! This issue is devoted to natural dyes, featuring garments knit in naturally dyed yarn along with articles and tutorials on natural dyeing. The knitting patterns in this issue are the tantalizing stuff of autumn: cozy sweaters, mittens, hats, shawls, and other cold-weather garments we can’t … [more]
The 20th Anniversary issue of Interweave Knits is here! This Fall 2016 issue is packed with cozy sweaters, and many of them are knit in yarns we carry here at the Hillsborough Yarn Shop. The colorwork sweater below was knit in one of my personal favorites, Swans Island All American Sport. Not only is the … [more]
Two new magazines arrived at the shop this week: Handwoven and Vintage Crochet. Handwoven’s theme this issue is celebration, featuring handwoven gifts and home decor for special occasions, made on a variety of looms. There are also interesting articles to read, one on Colonial coverlets, and another on rituals from around the world involving textiles. … [more]
Two new magazines came last week, full of light summer reading, interesting patterns to knit, ideas, and tutorials. The Early Fall 2016 issue of Vogue Knitting features profiles of designers Faina Goberstein, Felipe Cavalheiro, and Xandy Peters, known for “Fox Paws” and other patterns with stacked increases and decreases. I always find it interesting to … [more]
One of our most exciting finds at TNNA this year was a magazine. Most of our TNNA orders wont arrive til August or later, but this one we received right away, selling out and reordering in less than a week. Just what is this exciting new publication? Meet Pom Pom Quarterly! I’d heard of Pom … [more]