“SAWA” in Brooklyn Tweed Imbue Sport.

Posted by Julia on April 19, 2024

We try to have a handmade sample in every yarn we carry, to give folks an idea of how the yarn knits up, and inspiration for how to use it. When the time came to make a sample in Brooklyn Tweed’s newest yarn, Imbue Sport, Bailey got the coveted assignment.

Here’s her “SAWA” shawl, a brand new pattern from Olga Buraya-Kefelian. Knit in 3 colors, “SAWA” features bold texture and eye-catching shapes made with slip stitches, exactly the kind of sculptural or architectural knitwear Buraya-Kefelian is known for. Check out her MDK Field Guide, we still have copies at the shop!

Imbue Sport’s elasticity is ideal for a highly textured pattern like this, and its softness just right for something wrapped around the neck. Bailey picked greens and blues, a trio of light, medium, and dark.

Here are some more “SAWA” color ideas…

Look for Brooklyn Tweed Imbue Sport in the sport weight section here at our shop, and be sure to admire Bailey’s “SAWA” when you visit!

Hello, Brooklyn Tweed Imbue Sport!

Posted by Julia on April 10, 2024

We’re pleased to present the latest from Brooklyn Tweed: meet Imbue Sport!

Brooklyn Tweed Imbue Sport:

sport weight
worsted spun, 3ply
heathered colors
100% merino wool
190 yards/50g
$18.50 each

Just like Imbue Worsted before it, Imbue Sport’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 Sport? Here are some ideas!

“Grist Hat,” by Jared Flood – textured hat
“Grist Pullover,” by Jared Flood – textured pullover
“DRK Everyday Sweater,” by Andrea Mowry – top-down circular yoke pullover
“Meissa Pullover,” by Amy Christoffers – textured pullover with star motif
“Autumn Alpine,” by Caitlin Hunter – 2-color top-down colorwork yoke pullover
“SAWA,” by Olga Buraya-Kefelian – 3-color slip stitch triangular shawl
“Artus,” by Natasja Hornby – 5-color mosaic triangular shawl

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

Hello, Cascade Botanika.

Posted by Julia on March 26, 2024

Spring is here – time to reach for plant fiber yarns! Meet our newest arrival, Cascade Botanika.

Cascade Botanika:

sport weight
speckled with natural dyes
100% organic cotton
328 yards/100g
$12.50 each

Botanika is a soft and smooth organic cotton yarn, dyed with natural pigments sourced from plant leaves, roots and flowers. We have six speckled colors, dyed with the likes of indigo, madder, marigold, and mulberry leaf.

What to make with Botanika? Here are some pattern ideas in adult sizes:

“Tide Loop Tee,” by Other Loops – top-down textured tee
“Roadtripper Tee,” by Ozetta – top down henley neck raglan tee
“Outline Tee,” by Jessie Maed – cropped drop stitch tee
“Hermeline,” by Audrey Borrego – cap sleeve tee with twisted stitch panel
“Sintara,” by Audrey Borrego – top-down textured raglan tee

Soft, smooth, machine washable cotton is ideal for baby things, too – here are a few patterns to consider:

“French Macaroon,” by the Noble Thread – garter stitch color block pullover
“Veggie Patch Cardigan,” by Lisa Chemery – texture striped cardigan
“Clean + Simple Baby Dress,” by Purl Soho – sleeveless dress with linen stitch bodice
“Colorful Wedges Baby Blanket,” by Purl Soho – garter stitch blanket with short row triangles, 2-6 colors

Look for Cascade Botanika in the sport weight section here at HYS, along with other plant fiber yarns, like Kelbourne Woolens Skipper, Mojave, and Cascade Ultra Pima Fine!

New colors in Malabrigo Rios + Arroyo!

Posted by Julia on September 22, 2023

We’re excited to share a dozen new colors in Malabrigo Rios, and another dozen new colors in Arroyo! These soft and smooth superwash merino yarns are favorites around here, and their cubbies were both looking empty before last week’s shipment arrived.

This new Rios palette is Zodiac themed, with a colorway for each sign.

Malabrigo Rios:

worsted weight
100% superwash merino wool
210 yards/100g
$17 each

Some of the new Arroyo colors are familiar from other Malabrigo yarns, and others are brand new, a mix of speckles, variegated and semisolid shades. Something for everyone!

Malabrigo Arroyo:

sport weight
hand-dyed
100% superwash merino wool
335 yards/100g
$21 each

Look for Malabrigo Rios in our worsted weight section and Arroyo in our sport weight section.

You’ll find plenty of Malabrigo all over our shop, in fact – Mohair in lace weight, Ultimate Sock in fingering, Caprino in DK, Mecha in bulky, and Noventa in super bulky, to name a few!

Pom Pom Crochet Anthology.

Posted by Julia on August 11, 2023

The folks at Pom Pom Quarterly have put together a special edition especially for crocheters – let’s look inside their Crochet Anthology!

For a decade now, Pom Pom Quarterly has been sprinkling crochet patterns into their magazines, one or two in each issue. This special edition collects some of the best loved crochet patterns from their archives.

Isa Catepillán’s popular “Water Clover” graces the cover of this collection, an elegant lace tee with floral motifs crocheted with Kelbourne Woolens Mojave. Skipper would work well, too!

From lacy tops to snuggly cardigans, from textured hats to colorful shawls, from delicate lace weight up to cozy worsted weight, these projects are varied and inspiring.

Look for Pom Pom’s Crochet Anthology ($25.50) here at the shop, along with yarn and hooks for your next project!

Hello, Kelbourne Woolens Skipper.

Posted by Julia on June 9, 2023

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 developed to be more resistant to cotton wilt, and thus requires less water to grow in Peru’s climate. The fiber is absorbent, moisture wicking, and resists pilling, due to a “long, but not too long, staple fiber length,” in the words of the folks at KW.

What to make with Skipper? Here are some pattern ideas in adult sizes:

“Roadtripper Tee,” by Ozetta – top down henley neck raglan tee
“Outline Tee,” by Jessie Maed – cropped drop stitch tee
“Hermeline,” by Audrey Borrego – cap sleeve tee with twisted stitch panel
“Ship Shape,” by Heidi Kirrmaier – striped boat neck pullover
“Sol,” by Jacqueline Cieslak – cropped or full length tank with asymmetric lace panel
“Rigmor Tee,” by PetiteKnit – lace raglan tee

Soft, smooth, machine washable cotton is ideal for baby things, too – here are a few patterns to consider:

“Colorful Wedges Baby Blanket,” by Purl Soho – garter stitch blanket with short row triangles, 2-6 colors
“Garter Rib Baby Blanket,” by Orange Flower Yarn – textured rib baby blanket
“French Macaroon,” by the Noble Thread – garter stitch color block pullover
“Norwegian Fir Top Down Cardigan,” by OGE Knitwear Designs – garter stitch cardigan with lace at raglan
“Anna’s Summer Cardigan,” by PetiteKnit – eyelet cardigan

Look for Kelbourne Woolens Skipper in the sport weight section here at HYS, along with Mojave, KW’s cotton/linen blend!

Back in stock: Kelbourne Woolens Mojave.

Posted by Julia on March 17, 2023

A fresh batch of Kelbourne Woolens Mojave is here, perfectly timed for warm-weather stitching!

Kelbourne Woolens Mojave:

sport weight
60% cotton, 40% linen
185 yards/50g
$11 each

Mojave is cool to the touch, smooth and soft but also strong, with the beautiful drape we expect from plant fiber yarns. The color palette has something for everyone, from subtle neutrals to blazing brights.

What to make with Mojave? Here are some ideas for knitters and crocheters!

Knit with Mojave:

“Rift,” by Jacqueline Cieslak – oversized boxy tee
“Anker’s Summer Shirt,” by PetiteKnit – tee with ribbed yoke
“Sea Breeze Sweater Vest,” by Park Williams – mesh vest
“Outline Tank,” by Jessie Maed – cropped tank with drop-stitch detail
“Look At My Holes,” by James Watts – mesh tee
“Desert Queen,” by Meghan Kelly – scoop-neck tank with eyelet detail
“Trigono Tee,” by Kate Gagnon Osborn – textured tee

Crochet with Mojave:

“Canyon,” by Amy Gunderson – lace-edged tank top
“Water Clover,” by Isa Catepillán – lace tee
“Sub Rosa,” by Lana Jois – cap sleeve tee with square motifs
“Palms,” by Padma R – Tunisian crochet wrap
“Dusty Plum Dress,” by Moon Eldridge – striped dress
“Fae Tank,” by Abigail Haze – child’s tank top

I knit this Churchmouse “Simple Tee” with Kelbourne Woolens Mojave, and it hangs here at our shop to give a sense of how the yarn knits up – look for it next time you’re here, and check out Mojave in our sport weight section!

Capital Luxury Sport + Zauberwolle.

Posted by Julia on October 14, 2022

The newest arrivals to our sport weight section are Neighborhood Capital Luxury Sport and a restock of Schoppel-Wolle Zauberwolle, and they look like friends to me. Combining semisolid shades with self-striping yarn makes for exciting colorwork, whether stranded, striped, mosaic, or brioche.

What to make with these color pairs? Here are some ideas!

Sweaters:

“koivua light,” by Caitlin Hunter – top down colorwork pullover
“Guthrie,” by Caitlin Hunter – top down colorwork pullover with cable detail
“Metamorphic,” by Andrea Mowry – striped pullover with faux seams
“Junction,” by Andrea Mowry – brioche and colorwork pullover
“Lovebirds Sweater,” by Kate Oates – short sleeved colorwork pullover
“Hinterland,” by Jennifer Steingass – colorwork pullover
“Newleaf,” by Jennifer Steingass – colorwork pullover

Accessories:

“Squaropolis,” by Maxim Cyr – mosaic triangular shawl
“Destination Unknown,” by Cheryl Faust – mosaic triangular shawl
“Montana Mountain Cowl,” by Andrea Mowry – mosaic moebius cowl
“Auri,” by Alicia Plummer – colorwork tubular cowl
“Pressed Flowers Hat,” by Amy Christoffers – mosaic hat
“Flicker & Flame,” by Andrea Mowry – colorwork hat

Look for Capital Luxury Sport and Zauberwolle in the sport weight section here at the Hillsborough Yarn Shop – we’re open from 11am – 5:30pm, Tuesdays – Saturdays! We’re still taking online orders for local pickup or shipping, as well.

Hello, Neighborhood Capital Luxury Sport!

Posted by Julia on October 6, 2022

A sumptuous new yarn just found a home here at our shop – meet Neighborhood Fiber Co. Capital Luxury Sport!

Neighborhood Fiber Co. Capital Luxury Sport:

sport weight
hand dyed in semisolid and variegated colorways
80% organic merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% silk
375 yards/4 oz
$38 each

We’ve been Neighborhood Fiber Co. stockists for a year now, and have seen some lovely projects made with Studio Sock and DK weight Ombré Mini Bundles. Capital Luxury Sport is right in between these two, in terms of gauge, but its super soft fiber content sets it apart.

What to knit with this special stuff? Here are a few pattern ideas!

“Newhaven,” by Ysolda Teague – gansey inspired hat
“Two-Color Cotton Cowl,” by Purl Soho – brioche cowl
“I see spring,” by Joji Locatelli – stockinette pullover with eyelet detail at neck
“Susquehanna,” by Kristen Jancuk – textured cardigan
“Alpenglow,” by Andrea Mowry – all-over colorwork pullover
“Petula Pullover,” by Isabell Kraemer – colorwork yoke pullover
“Drachenfels,” by Melanie Berg – three color garter stitch shawl with stripes and slipped stitches

Look for Neighborhood Fiber Co. Capital Luxury Sport here at the Hillsborough Yarn Shop! We’re open 11-5:30, Tuesdays-Saturdays; masks required for entry. See you there!

Back in stock: Zauberwolle.

Posted by Julia on September 16, 2022

We refilled our baskets of Zauberwolle this week – check out all the new colors!

Schoppel-Wolle Zauberwolle:

sport weight
marled, self-striping
100% merino wool
273 yards/100 g
$23 each

Like other Schoppel-Wolle yarns we’ve carried, Zauberwolle is a marled yarn that slowly changes from one color to the next several yards at a time, so that whatever you’re knitting or crocheting with it comes out striped. These colorful balls of yarn entertain you as you stitch – when will the new color start? Just one more row…

Any two of these would make a great “Inclinations Cowl,” by Andrea Mowry – here are some more ideas for Zauberwolle:

“The Shift,” by Andrea Mowry – slip stitch bandana shaped cowl
“Issa Cowl,” by Kate Burge & Rachel Price – mosaic cowl
“Gamut,” by Lori Versaci – striped shawl
“Wurm,” by katushika – slouchy hat
“Hank,” by Kate Burge & Rachel Price – mosaic hat
“Shifty,” by Andrea Mowry – slip stitch pullover sweater

Speaking of Andrea Mowry, I knit her “Flicker & Flame” hat with Zauberwolle earlier this year, choosing Kelbourne Woolens Andorra in Snow White for the Main Color.

Look for Zauberwolle in the sport weight section here at our shop – we’re open 11am-5:30pm, Tuesdays-Saturdays, and we do require masks for entry. Thanks for your cooperation and support!