Hello, Kelbourne Woolens Erin.

Posted by Julia on January 9, 2024

Brand new from Kelbourne Woolens: meet Erin!

Kelbourne Woolens Erin:

bulky weight
heathered
60% fine Irish wool, 40% New Zealand wool
158 yards/100 grams
$18 each

Erin is a bulky weight wool made in Donegal, Ireland, from a hearty blend of 60% fine Irish wool and 40% New Zealand wool. This rustic, toothy wool is ideal for making rugged sweaters and accessories.

So far, only one pattern has been published for Kelbourne Woolens Erin, a stunning cabled cardigan designed by KW cofounder Kate Gagnon Osborn, “Winter Sweater.”

“Winter Sweater,” by Kate Gagnon Osborn, knit with Kelbourne Woolens Erin. Photo © Kelbourne Woolens

The folks at Kelbourne Woolens are hard at work on a full pattern collection for Erin, and I’m predicting more classic cables – in the meantime, here are some other great ways to use Erin!

“The World’s Simplest Mittens,” by Tin Can Knits – basic stockinette mittens in multiple gauges; for Erin, follow the chunky weight instructions
“Speedy Spunni,” by Skeindeer Knits – colorwork mittens in 2 colors
“Timbo Vest,” by Gabriella Calderini – colorblock broken rib vest in 2 colors
“Grærup Chunky,” by Camila Vad – colorwork pullover in 2 or 6 colors
“Eventyr,” by Skeindeer Knits – colorwork pullover in 2 colors
“Wave of Change Pullover,” by Denise Bayron – stockinette pullover with purl ridge stripes
“Ursa,” by Jacqueline Cieslak – cropped pullover with ribbed detail
“Tähkä cardigan,” by Sari Nordlund – boxy stockinette cardigan

Look for Erin in the bulky weight section here at HYS, along with Kelbourne Woolens Germantown Bulky!

Hello, Brooklyn Tweed Imbue Worsted!

Posted by Julia on September 1, 2023

We’re thrilled to announce that we now carry Brooklyn Tweed Imbue Worsted!

Brooklyn Tweed Imbue Worsted:

worsted weight
worsted spun
heathered colors
100% merino wool
104 yards/50g
$18.50 each

When Imbue Worsted first came on the scene last year, there was a limited supply due to a dyehouse closure, so it was only available directly from Brooklyn Tweed. Now that BT has secured a new dyehouse partner, production of Imbue Worsted has increased and we’re beyond excited to have it here at our shop!

Imbue Worsted’s heathered shades are made by blending brilliantly dyed hues of unspun wool, like an artist mixing paints. When spun, these bright solid colors mingle into richly heathered shades that are harmonious across the entire palette – ideal for stripes and colorwork!

What to knit with Imbue Worsted? Here are some ideas!

“Woven Roots Hat,” by Jared Flood – cabled beanie
“Chroma,” by Jacqueline Cieslak – color block pullover with pockets
“Color Story,” by Tif Neilan – short-sleeved colorwork yoke pullover
“Elah,” by Isabell Kraemer – lace cardigan
“Gib I” and “Gib II,” by Andrea Mowry – textured raglan
“Plantae,” by Annie Lupton – bobbled pullover
“Bowhall,” by Monica Christine – cable and rib drop-shoulder pullover
“First Cardigan Sweater,” by Jared Flood – top-down raglan cardigan with customizable options
“Arden,” by Rastus Hsu – cabled dickie

Because Imbue substitutes easily for Brooklyn Tweed Tones or Shelter, there’s a world of patterns to choose from – click here for a roundup of some favorite BT worsted weight patterns!

Look for Imbue Worsted here at the Hillsborough Yarn Shop, along with other Brooklyn Tweed yarns! We’re open from 11-5:30, Tuesdays-Saturdays; masks required for entry.

New colors in Kelbourne Woolens Scout!

Posted by Julia on August 29, 2023

We recently unpacked a giant box from Kelbourne Woolens, refilling our bins of Cricket, Perennial, Camper, Skipper, and Andorra. However, the KW yarn we ordered the very most of was Scout, a soft and sturdy wool that’s become a staple in our DK weight section.

Kelbourne Woolens Scout

DK weight
2ply, worsted spun
100% wool
274 yards/100 grams
$18 each

This order brought us four new colors as well as old favorites, rounding out Scout’s color palette in a satisfying way.

This soft yet unfussy DK weight wool works up beautifully in everything from colorwork and cables to simple stockinette – here’s a fresh batch of pattern ideas!

Garments:

“Field Sweater,” by Camilla Vad – textured yoke pullover
“Spring Sweater,” by Kate Gagnon Osborn – textured set-in sleeve pullover
“Robinia Light,” by Anne Ventzel – colorwork stripe pullover
“Sheep Camp Sweater,” by Jennifer Berg – colorwork yoke pullover with arrow motif
“Kaleidoscope,” by Claudia Quintanilla – child’s colorwork yoke pullover, from Making Memories book
“Storm Sweater,” by PetiteKnit – texture pattern pullover
“Moby Slipover,” by PetiteKnit – cabled vest

Accessories:

“DRK Everyday Cowl,” by Andrea Mowry – garter and slip stitch cowl
“Ampersand Wrap,” by Tif Neilan – asymmetrical triangular shawl with garter stitch stripes and herringbone stitch
“Pressed Flowers,” by Amy Christoffers – triangular shawl with mosaic flower motif
“Scarf No. 1,” by My Favorite Things – small garter stitch and eyelet bandana
“Codlin Heid,” by Kate Davies – colorwork hat with geometric motif
“Gro Hat,” by Fiber Tales – textured hat with plant motif

Look for Kelbourne Woolens Scout in the DK weight section here at our shop – we’re open from 11:00 am – 5:30 pm, Tuesdays – Saturdays; masks required for entry. You can also order online for local pickup or shipping – just use our online order form!