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We’re a local yarn shop in Hillsborough, North Carolina, with a curated selection of natural fiber yarns, notions, and inspiring publications. We’ve sought out brands that are thoughtful about their sourcing and environmental impact, and selected the fibers and tools we are most excited to work with.

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THE ESSENTIALS
Close up on a hand holding Addi Rocket needles in front of a library card catalog with one drawer open, holding circular knitting needles.
Rainbow of cocoknits stitch markers in a variety of shapes - round, triangle, curlicue - lined up on a gray surface.

Dream in Color Pop-Up Club

Color of the Month: Harborlight

Smooshy Cashmere

a curated collection of our favorite warm weather-friendly yarn

The Summer Edit

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colorful skeins of Isager Silk Mohair yarn stacked on a shelf - for sale at Hillsborough Yarn Shop, NC, USA
Shetland Fingering Harrisville Designs Hillsborough Yarn Shop
Isla Shawl Kit Kits Hillsborough Yarn Shop Hillsborough Yarn Shop
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  • Contents of M-L Norma sweater kit on wooden table. Clockwise from left: 4 balls Isager Silk Mohair in beige, one ball Isager Silk Mohair light blue, one skein Isager Tweed in Topaz, 4 skeins Isager Tweed in Sand, and two skeins Isager Tvinni in red.
  • Model sitting against white backdrop wearing the Norma sweater, designed by My Favourite Things Knitwear as part of Isager Archives collection, in sand color with light blue and red stripe motif.
  • Model stands against white backdrop wearing the Norma sweater, designed by My Favourite Things Knitwear as part of Isager Archives collection, in sand color with light blue and red stripe motif.
  • Model sits, propping head on hand against white backdrop wearing the Norma sweater, designed by My Favourite Things Knitwear as part of Isager Archives collection, in sand color with light blue and red stripe motif.
  • Sun-lit close up of model wearing the Norma sweater, designed by My Favourite Things Knitwear as part of Isager Archives collection, in sand color with light blue and red stripe motif.
  • Norma sweater laying flat on a cream colored bed sheet
  • Contents of XS-S Norma Sweater Kit on wooden table. Clockwise from left: 4 balls Isager Silk Mohair in beige, one ball Isager Silk Mohair in light blue, one skein Isager Tweed in Topaz, 4 skeins Isager Tweed in Sand, one skein Isager Tvinni in red.
  • Contents of XL Norma sweater kit on wooden table. Clockwise from left: 5 balls Isager Silk Mohair in beige, one ball Isager Silk Mohair light blue, one skein Isager Tweed in Topaz, 5 skeins Isager Tweed in Sand, and two skeins Isager Tvinni in red.
  • Contents of 2XL Norma sweater kit on wooden table. Clockwise from left: 5 balls Isager Silk Mohair in beige, 2 balls Isager Silk Mohair light blue, 2 skeins Isager Tweed in Topaz, 5 skeins Isager Tweed in Sand, and 2 skeins Isager Tvinni in red.
  • Contents of 3XL-4XL Norma sweater kit on wooden table. Clockwise from left: 6 balls Isager Silk Mohair in beige, 2 balls Isager Silk Mohair light blue, 2 skeins Isager Tweed in Topaz, 6 skeins Isager Tweed in Sand, and 2 skeins Isager Tvinni in red.
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Norma Sweater Kit

by My Favourite Things Knitwear

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Meanwhile, on the blog...

Show and tell: Harrisville Designs

We’ve carried yarn from Harrisville Designs for just a year now, but they already feel like go-to skeins that I can’t imagine the shop without. 

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Three (!!!) new shades from Dream in Color

Dream in Color’s Pop-Up Club is back! Each month, we get a small batch of Smooshy Cashmere in a limited edition colorway, hand-dyed in Texas.

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“44 Lavender Lane Shawl” in Isager

Meet 44 Lavender Lane Shawl, a new design from our friend and teacher Katherine Applegate, using an elegant trio of Isager yarns.

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Show and tell: stranded colorwork

Time for another round of show and tell! Let’s look at what folks are making with yarn from HYS.

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Did you know we offer classes at Hillsborough Yarn Shop? Here, you can browse our upcoming classes and view availability. We have offerings for both knitters and crocheters in a range of experience levels. Click the link to sign up or learn more.

Classes at HYS