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Back in stock: CoopKnits Socks Yeah! DK.

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Not long ago, we restocked CoopKnits Socks Yeah! DK, expanding the palette of that lovely yarn with colors old and new.

Socks Yeah! DK is a thicker version of CoopKnits Socks Yeah!, from designer Rachel Coopey. Both yarns are smooth, tightly plied blends of superwash merino and nylon, which make them perfect for sock-making, as the name suggests.

But soft, easy-care DK weight yarns have plenty of applications beyond socks. Baby and children’s things come to mind, little sweaters like Tin Can Knits’ “Dog Star,” which hangs here at the shop.

Our fresh supply of colors inspired me to put together some more pairings for “Dog Star.”

Here’s a bit of show and tell in CoopKnits Socks Yeah! DK, as well – Jill made these “Sweet Pumpkin” hats for her little granddaughters.

Look for CoopKnits Socks Yeah! DK in our DK weight section here at HYS, and in our new online store!

“Karla Cardigan” in Brooklyn Tweed Loft & Isager Soft Fine.

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Bailey recently knit this beautiful sweater as a sample for the shop, Anne Ventzel’s “Karla Cardigan.”

The design is striking, a simple slip stitch pattern that shines in Bailey’s unique yarn selection. Seeking softness, structure, and a lightweight feel at a bulky weight gauge, she paired Brooklyn Tweed Loft and Isager Soft Fine.

Close matching shades are a good idea when you’re holding two strands together for colorwork patterns like this – that helps to ensure that the motif will be legible against the background color. They don’t have to match exactly, however, since similar colors can blend when held together.

Here are some other “Karla Cardigan” color ideas Bailey came up with!

Ventzel’s pattern calls for Isager Soft and Tvinni held together, another lovely combination.

These color and yarn combinations will also work for Anne Ventzel’s variations on this pattern, “Karla Cape” and “Little Karla.” Look for Bailey’s “Karla Cardigan” on display here at HYS, and browse the yarn to make it on our online store!

Show and tell: PetiteKnit “Oslo Hats.”

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PetiteKnit’s oh-so-popular “Oslo Hat – Mohair Edition” is a contemporary classic. It’s simple and wearable, with thoughtful details that make it fun to knit and easy to gift. Here are some that we’ve had the pleasure of seeing in person, made with yarns from HYS!

Diana knit this “Oslo Hat – Mohair Edition” with Kelbourne Woolens Perennial and Fyberspates Cumulus held together, inspired by our well-loved shop sample.

She loved the pattern, and came back for more yarn, intrigued by the color and yarn blending possibilities. The “Oslo Hat – Mohair Edition” on the left is made with a marled sock yarn from our sale trunk, held together with Isager Silk Mohair. Diana made the hat on the right with Malabrigo Arroyo and Cumulus held together.

Kay is another serial “Oslo Hat – Mohair Edition” maker, and I know these aren’t the last ones we’ll see from her! Above, she combined Fibre Co. Amble and Cumulus, and below, Isager Alpaca 2 and Silk Mohair.

Hyesol chose Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball Crazy for her “Oslo Hat – Mohair Edition,” and gave this self-striping yarn a fuzzy halo with Isager Silk Mohair.

Thanks to Diana, Kay, and Hyesol for sharing their hats with us – we love seeing what you make. If these lovely projects inspired you to make your own “Oslo Hat – Mohair Edition,” come by the shop to see all the lace and fingering weight yarns we have to choose from!

Show and tell: mohair magic.

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Back with more show and tell! We love the fuzzy halo of mohair, and the magical way it can enhance whatever yarn it’s paired with. Here are some recent projects folks have made with mohair from HYS.

Linda has been on a “Sophie Scarf” streak – here’s one she made holding Malabrigo Caprino and Isager Silk Mohair together. This enchanting combination shows how even high contrast colors can blend together when one of the yarns is lace weight mohair, letting the thicker speckled yarn shine through. Pattern by PetiteKnit.

Here’s Hyesol in her “Sweater No. 29,” knit with Isager Jensen and Silk Mohair held together – thanks for modeling a mohair sweater in this summer heat, Hyesol!

The combination of sturdy Jensen and soft Silk Mohair is perfect for a cozy sweater, and this butter yellow color shows off the cable pattern beautifully. Pattern by My Favorite Things Knitwear.

Margaretta knit this “Helli” slipover with another blend of rustic and soft – Kelbourne Woolens Cricket and Malabrigo Mohair. Pattern by Tiia Reho.

Here’s a close up with the yarn she used, so you can see the ingredients in this unique combination, a single ply tweed and a hand-dyed mohair/silk – we love the result!

Stephanie made this “FairTee,” blending Hand Maiden Superkid Silk and Berroco Ultra Wool DK. The low contrast color combination of a pale speckled mohair and a solid cream wool creates an elegant, subtle colorway well suited to the pattern by Trine Knitwear.

Thanks to Linda, Hyesol, Margaretta, and Stephanie for sharing your mohair magic with us!

Show and tell: lovely lace.

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Another round of show and tell is in order! The theme of this bunch is lace.

First up is Bailey’s most recently completed shop sample, a “Tolsta Tee” knit with Brooklyn Tweed Dapple. This plush blend of organic cotton and merino wool works up beautifully at this open gauge, which, combined with the eyelet rows, make for a comfortable, breathable garment. Pattern by Rebecca Clow.

Here’s Karin’s “De Nada,” a shawl designed by Sanne Kalmbacher. Karin used Isager Alpaca 2 in a juicy magenta shade.

Margaretta brought in two lace projects to share – here’s her “Scarflette,” by Justyna Lorkowska, knit with local High Rock Alpaca.

For her “Aloft,” Margaretta held two yarns together: Sandnes Garn Tynn Line and Isager Silk Mohair.

This synergistic mix of colors and fibers is stunning in person – how we love the magic of mohair! Pattern by Bekah Knits, from Laine’s 52 Weeks of Shawls.

Speaking of mohair magic, here’s Michele’s “Ranunculus,” knit with Brooklyn Tweed Arbor and Neighborhood Fiber Co. Loft held together. The hand-dyed mohair/silk blend subtly tints the DK weight wool, making a unique blend. We’re nearly sold out of NFC Loft, but have lots of Malabrigo Mohair and Hand Maiden Superkid Silk that would have a similar effect!

Thanks to Bailey, Karin, Margaretta, and Michele for sharing your projects with us – we love seeing what you make, and can’t wait to see what’s next!

Show and tell: colorwork sweaters.

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Time for another round of show and tell, this time featuring colorwork projects!

Here’s Aubrey’s “Halibut,” a striking pullover knit with Kelbourne Woolens Cricket and Isager Silk Mohair held together throughout. This was her second sweater and her very first colorwork project! Pattern by Caitlin Hunter.

Liz came in with two incredible colorwork projects to share – the first is Midori Hirose’s “Paul Klee Sweater,” knit with Brooklyn Tweed Loft and Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift.

“Taquile” is another of Liz’s creations, a cozy pattern from Marianne Isager’s A Knitting Life: Out into the World. She knit it with Isager Alpaca 3, a soft and lofty chainette.

Anne recently taught a class on Isabell Kraemer’s “Nasrin” sweater, and Katherine was the first in class to finish. Like Anne, Katherine knit hers with Kelbourne Woolens Camper, adding the contrast edging at the neck, cuffs, and hem. If this lovely sweater piques your interest, check out our blog post showing color combinations!

Thanks to Aubrey, Liz, and Katherine for sharing your projects with us. If you want some guidance and camaraderie as you knit a colorwork sweater of your own, check out our class page for a new class coming up in August!

Show and tell: Isager Archives KAL.

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Our Isager Archives KAL wrapped up in April – what a treat it was to gather and knit! We had so much fun seeing these sweaters take shape, and though we’ve shared photos on Instagram, I wanted to do a roundup here on the blog, too.

Here’s Amy holding up her finished “Norma Sweater,” by My Favorite Things Knitwear, knit with Isager Tweed, Silk Mohair, and Tvinni.

Here’s Anne’s work in progress, an “Inge Sweater,” by Lene Holme Samsøe, knit with Isager Jensen.

Bailey finished her “Inge Sweater,” by Lene Holme Samsøe, knit with Isager Jensen, Tvinni, and Sandnes Garn Sunday.

Here’s my “Inge Sweater” in progress, knit with Isager Jensen.

Here’s Kristin holding up her “Norma Sweater,” by My Favorite Things Knitwear, knit with Kelbourne Woolens Cricket, Isager Silk Mohair, and Tvinni.

She outdid us all by casting on for a second Isager Archives pattern – here’s the start of her “Inge Sweater,” knit with Kelbourne Woolens Scout.

Patricia graciously lent us her finished “Johanne Loop Sweater,” by Other Loops, knit with Sandnes Garn Sunday and Isager Silk Mohair. Come by the shop to see it for yourself!

Here’s Stephanie modeling her “Inge Sweater,” by Lene Holme Samsøe, knit with Isager Jensen.

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in our KAL, we loved knitting along with you!

Show and tell: from our classroom.

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Show and tell is an ongoing part of our daily Instagram posts, but I like to share it here on the blog from time to time, too. Today, let’s look at knitting projects completed during classes here at our shop!

First up, here’s Claudia and her first completed “Stitch-Sampler Handwarmer,” knit during Anne’s Beginning Knitting class. Anne uses this Churchmouse pattern to teach new knitters because it takes very little time but uses so many techniques – casting on, knitting and purling, of course, but also seaming!

Like Claudia, Dustin used Kelbourne Woolens Germantown for his “Stitch-Sampler Handwarmers,” our go-to worsted weight wool. It’s smooth, easy to work with, comes in all kinds of colors, and holds up to frogging and reuse, if it comes to that!

Stephanie knit this “Field Slipover” during a recent class with Anne. She used Berroco Ultra Wool DK and Isager Silk Mohair together throughout, creating a rich blend of greens and a soft texture. Pattern by Camilla Vad.

Jaime knit this “Shetland Solstice” hat during Nancy’s recent class, using Kelbourne Woolens Camper. As soon as she completed this one, she cast on for another, rearranging the colors to change the look. Then she bought a fresh colorway in Camper, to make it yet again – a ringing endorsement of Gudrun Johnston’s pattern!

Here’s Linda’s “Scout Shawl,” made during Nancy’s class. Florence Spurling’s intricate intarsia and fair isle shawl has a patchwork look, but is worked in one piece, from end to end – a feat, and Linda’s looks lovely in Brooklyn Tweed Loft and Tones Light. Here are a few close-ups!

Many thanks to our teachers and to all the knitters who challenge themselves to learn something new in classes here at our shop. We love seeing what you make and watching as you grow your skills!

Show and tell: stripes of all kinds.

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Time for another round of show and tell! We love seeing what folks are making with yarn from the Hillsborough Yarn Shop – here are a bunch of projects we’ve had the pleasure of seeing in person, featuring stripes of all kinds.

Above is Cindy’s “Bat Shawl,” a pattern from Lotta H Löthgren’s Observations. She used Dream in Color Smooshy Cashmere and Malabrigo Ultimate Sock, a perfect match that shows off the slip stitch texture.

Here’s Michele’s “Stripes of Joy” pullover, knit with Malabrigo Rios leftover from various other projects. Pattern by Tif Neilan.

Above is April’s “Pressed Flowers Pullover,” knit with BC Garn Loch Lomond and self-striping Noro Silk Garden Light. Pattern by Amy Christoffers.

Margaretta made this “Shadow Stripe Pullover” with a lovely mix of high and low contrast stripes, a mix of Brooklyn Tweed Tones Light and Loft. Pattern by Jared Flood.

I knit this newborn-sized sweater as a sample for the shop when Kelbourne Woolens Skipper came out last year. The pattern is “French Macaroon,” by Noble Knits, a free download from Ravelry.

Robin saw my “French Macaroon” hanging here at the shop and was inspired to make her own – she modified it into a cardigan and sewed matching baby pants!

Thanks to Cindy, Michele, April, Margaretta, and Robin for sharing their work with us! We love to see what you make with our yarns, and can’t wait to see what comes off your needles next.

Show and tell: stuffed animals.

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It’s been too long since I shared show-and-tell here on the blog, though it’s an ongoing part of our daily Instagram posts – let’s see what folks have been making with yarn from our shop!

Carlaine has been knitting her way through Mouche & Friends, Cinthia Vallet’s book of seamless stuffed animals that has captured the hearts of so many knitters here at HYS. Above are “Alphonse the Pig” and “Agi the Sheep,” and below is “Horacio the Donkey” – all knit with CoopKnits Socks Yeah! and several other kinds of fingering weight yarn.

You may recognize the friends pictured below – these are Pamela’s “Frog and Toad,” designed by Kristina Ingrid McGowan. There’s a crochet version, too! Pamela used a mix of CoopKnits Socks Yeah! DK, Fibre Co. Acadia, and Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift.

I have a little show and tell in this vein today, too – below are two “Jolly Wee Elves” I knit with scraps of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter. The pattern is from Churchmouse, a delight every time.

Thanks to Carlaine and Pamela for sharing their work with us! We love to see what you make with our yarns, and can’t wait to see what comes off your needles next.