We’re so excited about “Islesburgh Toorie,” Shetland Wool Week’s featured pattern for 2024!
This five-color fair isle hat pattern is available to purchase from the Shetland Wool Week website. A new Shetland Wool Week hat pattern is something Anne and I look forward to every year, so we purchased it as soon as it was available, and then went straight to our Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift to play the color game. I spent some time putting together “Islesburgh Toorie” colorways inspired by those shown in the pattern, as well as one of my own!
“Islesburgh Toorie,” by the Doull Family, shown in Colourway 1
“Islesburgh Toorie,” by the Doull Family, shown in Colourway 2
“Islesburgh Toorie,” by the Doull Family, shown in Colourway 3
We also have kits in a special colorway developed by and named for designer Gudrun Johnston!
“Islesburgh Toorie,” by the Doull Family, shown in Gudrun’s Palette
Lastly, here’s my own Hillsborough Yarn Shop Palette!
“Islesburgh Toorie,” by the Doull Family, shown in Hillsborough Yarn Shop Palette
Yarn bundles for “Islesburgh Toorie” are $56, and include 6 balls of Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift – pattern is sold separately to support Shetland Wool Week. We’re also happy to help you put together your own color combinations from our generous supply of Spindrift – we have over 150 colors in stock!
Come see us or get in touch if you’d like to order a “Islesburgh Toorie” yarn bundle!
July is here, and that means it’s time for our Annual Inventory Sale! From July 1 – 29, everything in the shop is discounted by 15%. If you’ve had your eye on a special skein, or have been planning a big project or two, now is the time to take the leap! Pick up a … [more]
Warm weather calls for plant fiber and lightweight yarns, so we’ve stocked up on Isager Bomulin, a light fingering weight blend of cotton and linen. Isager Bomulin: light fingering weight 65% cotton, 35% linen 230 yards/50g $11 each Plant fibers like these have little elasticity and a lot of drape, making them perfect for spring … [more]
The latest issue of Pom Pom Quarterly is here! This vibrant summer issue is packed with warm weather garments for crocheters and knitters alike, all inspired by fruits. The cover sweater, Ana D’s striking “Limonata,” is crocheted with Kelbourne Woolens Mojave, a sport weight blend of cotton and linen. The brand new KW Skipper would work, … [more]
A few months ago, a new PetiteKnit pattern caught my eye and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. “Melange Sweater” is simple enough, a marled stockinette drop shoulder pullover, but the high contrast combination of colors intrigued me, along with a few other design details. I chose Sandnes Garn Sunday for a “Melange Sweater” of my own … [more]
A new issue of Amirisu is here! Amirisu is a knitting magazine based in Japan, each issue filled with articles, interviews, and patterns from designers all over the world. This issue features designs by Veera Valimaki, Emily Greene, Fiona Alice, General Hogbuffer, Sari Nordlund, and more. I spotted two designs in familiar yarns: a … [more]
The twenty fourth installment of the Modern Daily Knitting Field Guide series is here! MDK’s series of Field Guides are pocket-sized booklets focused on a particular theme, knitting technique, or designer. This newest Field Guide features designs by Olga Buraya-Kefelian – let’s take a look inside! Olga Buraya-Kefelian is known for incorporating unusual texture and bold … [more]
Meet the latest from Kelbourne Woolens, a soft, versatile cotton in 16 colors! Kelbourne Woolens Skipper: sport weight 4ply 100% unmercerized Tanguis cotton 137 yds/50g $8.50 each When developing their first 100% cotton yarn, the Kelbourne Woolens team was thoughtful in selecting Tanguis cotton from Peru, an economical and environmentally friendly choice. Tanguis cotton was … [more]
The latest book from Laine is Paula Pereira’s Textured Knits ($50), an enticing collection of 20 garments and accessories. Paula Pereira’s love of texture is clear from the designs she’s published on Ravelry and those we’ve seen in Laine Magazine, Pom Pom Quarterly, Amirisu, and Making over the years. This beautifully photographed book is full … [more]
Our most recent Isager order included a bundle of Japansk Bomuld, a lustrous lace weight cotton tape. Isager Japansk Bomuld: lace weight flat tape 100% cotton 344 yards, 50 g $15 each Japansk Bomuld has been around for about five years, but remains one of the most unique plant fiber yarns in our shop. The … [more]
Cinthia Vallet’s charming debut book is here – let’s page through Mouche & Friends: Seamless Toys to Knit and Love ($34). This delightful collection includes instructions for 12 knitted toy animals, along with pleasingly intricate garments and accessories for each. Cinthia Vallet’s toy-making process is unique and totally seamless, and she walks you through the techniques … [more]