Knitscene.

Posted by Julia on January 10, 2015

The Spring 2015 issue of Knitscene is here!

This issue arrived at the shop on one of the coldest days this winter, giving us plenty of warm-weather projects to look forward to.

This cabled tee is knit in Berroco Maya, a lofty blend of cotton and alpaca, and the lightweight pullover below uses two shades of Malabrigo Lace.

Along with patterns for tanks, tees, shawls and other accessories, there’s an article on knitting pockets–an easy way to customize a sweater.

Come by the shop to pick up the latest issue of Knitscene and peruse other recent magazines and books. We hope you find inspiration here!

Knitscene and knit.purl.

Posted by Julia on October 13, 2014

We’ve been getting so many new magazines this month, I can hardly keep up!

First up, Knitscene, always a hot commodity here at the shop. This issue has lots of familiar yarns inside, from Shibui Cima to Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift.

I also spotted Shetland Spindrift in the latest issue of knit.purl, which used to be called knit.wear–another favorite magazine around here.

This issue of knit.purl is full of the wearable modern shapes and interesting knits that knit.wear was known for.

Come by the shop to browse the latest publications; we hope you find inspiration here!

KnitScene.

Posted by Julia on July 16, 2014

We’ve just received another new magazine: KnitScene’s Fall 2014 issue is here!

This issue focuses on texture patterns, tweeds, and scarves of all kinds–the cozy stuff of Fall knitting.

Familiar yarns always catch my attention as I’m flipping through a new magazine. Hey there, Savannah, Shetland Spindrift, and Pebble.

A stack of knitting and crochet magazines makes fun, inspiring summer reading. Come by the shop during July to get them at 15% off thanks to our Annual Inventory Sale!

Knitscene Accessories.

Posted by Julia on May 29, 2014

Yet another new magazine is here: Knitscene Accessories 2014!

This annual special issue is packed with patterns and tutorials for summertime stitching, when small projects feel just right. Here’s a cowl knit in Shibui Cima, and a scarf knit in Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball.

There are plenty of pleasing patterns in this issue, but I’m most impressed by the articles, which teach how to cable without a cable needle, convert top-down sock patterns to toe-up and vice versa, and double-knit.

Come by the shop to grab a copy of Knitscene Accessories!

KnitScene.

Posted by Julia on April 9, 2014

The Summer 2014 issue of KnitScene is here!

Flipping through this issue, Anne and I were struck by how many of these garments are knit in fine gauge yarns, from sport weight down to lace weight.

Though fine gauge sweaters may take longer to knit than their heavier counterparts in worsted, aran, or bulky weight, they are the answer to wearable knits in warm weather, along with openwork and cool plant fibers.

Come by the shop to pick up a copy of KnitScene and plan your Spring projects!

Knitscene.

Posted by Julia on January 9, 2014

The Spring issue of Knitscene is here, to tempt us with warm-weather knitting just when winter is at its coldest.

Inside this issue, you’ll find patterns for garments and accessories, along with a helpful article on color theory.

A few familiar yarns are shown, too–here are Cascade Ultra Pima, Shibui Cima, and Fibre Company Meadow knit up into lightweight tanks.

Look for Knitscene on the teacart in the front room of the shop, among the latest books and magazines. See you there!

KnitScene.

Posted by Julia on July 3, 2013

The Fall 2013 issue of KnitScene is here!

There are many tempting projects within: plenty of cardigans and pullovers, and a nice selection of shawls, hats, mitts, and other accessories. KnitScene always has a tutorial or two showing specific techniques, and this time it’s all about incorporating chevron stripes into your knitting.

I recognized some familiar yarns in this issue, too; this lacy 2-color shawl is made in the dk weight Malabrigo Silky Merino.

The “Penny Candy” cardigan calls for Fibre Company Acadia, a dk weight blend of merino wool, alpaca, and silk. It looks like a simple, wearable knit, mostly reverse stockinette fabric with a bit of eyelet patterning along the bottom edge, which gives the yarn a chance to shine. Acadia is slightly textured and has a tweedy quality because of the silk slubs in the yarn that take the dye differently from the wool and alpaca.

Come by the shop to snag a copy of KnitScene, and to plan your next project at 15% off during our Annual Inventory Sale!

Creative Knitting and KnitScene Accessories.

Posted by Julia on June 6, 2013

Two new magazines have arrived in the last week or so: Creative Knitting and KnitScene Accessories.

I was particularly impressed with this issue of KnitScene Accessories, which is full of patterns for hats, scarves, shawls, cowls, fingerless mitts, and the like.

KnitScene always offers tutorials on unfamiliar techniques along with their patterns, and this issue’s highlighted techniques are knitweaving and latvian braids, two intriguing colorwork techniques.

We have only a few copies left of KnitScene Accessories, so hurry in if you’d like to make one yours. See you at the shop!

KnitScene.

Posted by Julia on January 19, 2013

It’s been a new magazine kind of week here at the Hillsborough Yarn Shop. The latest: Knitscene, Spring 2013. With 70 degree weather last week and snow yesterday morning, the current season is a bit unclear. Spring? Winter? We’re always up for new knitting magazines, though, whatever season it claims to be.

Inside this issue of KnitScene, you’ll find the usual mix of garments and accessories, along with a tutorial on all things i-cord.

I also spotted garments made in Malabrigo Silky Merino and Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool, two silk/wool blend yarns that can be found at the shop.

You’ll find KnitScene on the teacart, surrounded by the latest in knitting and crochet magazines and books. See you at the shop!

KnitScene and Jane Austen Knits.

Posted by Julia on October 19, 2012

Two new magazines came in this week: KnitScene and Jane Austen Knits, both of which are full of patterns for sweaters and accessories–plenty to keep your needles busy this fall and winter.

I was pleased to see that KnitScene profiles one of our favorites in this issue: Swans Island, a small company in Maine that produces organic, naturally dyed merino yarns.

For one way to make use of Swans Island’s Organic Merino Fingering, look no further than Jane Austen Knits.

(If that pattern doesn’t appeal, let me pull out our binder of Swans Island patterns for you–there are so many good ways to use this yarn!)

Come by the shop to get the newest fall and winter issues of your favorite knitting and crochet magazines, where you’ll find them on the teacart and the magazine rack. See you there!