A special issue of KnitScene has arrived at the Hillsborough Yarn Shop. KnitScene Accessories is filled to the brim with patterns for cowls, mitts, hats, socks, and shawls. Several techniques are featured as well, and explained in a friendly way. If you’ve never done colorwork before, or worked a pattern with intentionally dropped stitches, there’s … [more]
The premiere issue of Noro Knitting Magazine has arrived at the Hillsborough Yarn Shop. Inside, you’ll find many, many projects that make good use of Noro yarns, which self-stripe in vibrant and often surprising color combinations. These patterns take advantage of those qualities to create all kinds of garments, from dresses, sweaters, and skirts to … [more]
Interweave has published another edition of Jane Austen Knits magazine, which features a wide variety of knitting projects inspired by the writings of Jane Austen. This issue is packed with projects, including socks, shawls, sweaters, tea cozies, bonnets, bags, book-covers, and fingerless mitts. And probably even more. Take a look: Come by the shop to … [more]
The July 2012 issue of Creative Knitting is here. This issue is full of cardigans, shawls, vests, and lightweight tops, with a bag, a necklace, and a pillow thrown in for good measure. Come by the shop to take a closer look at Creative Knitting and a whole stack of other spring and summer magazines.
A new issue of Interweave Knits has graced our teacart once again. Take a peek inside the Summer 2012 issue of Interweave Knits: Come by the shop to snag a copy.
Another new magazine has found its way to the Hillsborough Yarn Shop, this time with crocheters in mind. The latest issue of Vogue Knitting is a special one for those who make fabric with hooks rather than needles. Vogue Crochet is full of crocheted garments and accessories, from sweaters to skirts to jewelry. Take a … [more]
Issue Three of Koigu Magazine has arrived at the shop. Inside, you’ll find a variety of knit and crochet projects using Koigu yarns: sweaters, shawls, vests, dresses, blankets, socks. Take a closer look at Koigu Magazine next time you’re perusing the latest books and magazines on the teacart. See you at the shop!
This week brought the always-popular Knitscene magazine back to the Hillsborough Yarn Shop. I noticed a preponderance of knitted tops in the Summer 2012 issue of Knitscene. If you’re looking for lightweight tees, tanks, camisoles to knit, there are many to choose from in this issue, along with a few shawls and a skirt. Find … [more]
Another new Spring magazine! Creative Knitting is here again. Look inside the May 2012 issue for shawls, sweaters, dishcloths, and more, some of which are made up in familiar yarns. Find it on the teacart.
The latest issue of Knitting Traditions has arrived! Inside, you’ll find lots of good reading along with plenty of project ideas. Knitting Traditions is always heavy on the history, making it one of my personal favorites on the knitting magazine rack. Find it on the teacart, surrounded by all the newest books and magazines.