Do you need something cozy to snuggle into this winter? The new Capsa cardigan from Ainur Berkimbay (knit in our Winfield worsted weight) is the perfect layering piece to add some extra woolly goodness to your wardrobe! #KnitSky #SweaterKnitter #IndieDyedYarn 🧶

Just a quick reminder that our November knitting tea is tonight!

Did you miss getting the Lace Knitting box for our Skill Builder yarn club? We're now offering this box for individual purchase, no subscription required! www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/... #KnitSky #KnittingSkills 🧶

Did you miss out on our Norwood pre-orders this fall? We have a limited amount of this beautifully bouncy DK weight wool left, and it's now up on our website! www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/products/nor... #HandDyedinCanada #IndieDyedYarn #BreedSpecificWool #Knitsky

🧶 We shipped out all the Norwood and Elora pre-orders last week, and we have a very small quantity of Elora mini-skein sets left that we've just added to our website. If you missed out on pre-orders, now's the time to grab one of these sets, as we won't have any more available until next year!

🧶 Have you ever had the chance to work with Navajo-Churro yarn? Navajo-Churro sheep are a rare breed with a rich history, and we're thrilled to offer a very limited amount of extra skeins from our September box for the Beyond Merino Yarn Club, which we're making available to all! #KnitSky

A great first-time colour work project from one of our Skill Builder yarn club members!

🧦 Something for all the sock knitters out there... We just restocked our Pizzicato sock yarn , and thought it would be fun to share some of our sock patterns that show how it looks knit up! 🧶 1. Boleyn in Peacock 2. Wayfaring Stranger in Barn Door 3. Harrowsmith in Cobblestone #KnitSky

We're trying to figure out how to make reels (a late to the party, we know!), this one's a little janky in spots but pretty fun! Dyeing up some of our Pizzicato sock yarn in Pink Clover 🩷 #knitsky #indiedyedyarn

🍂 It's time for our annual Pizzicato sock yarn restock! We love Pizzicato for socks, but it also works beautifully for light-weight hats, shawls, and sweaters. www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...

🧶 We've been working hard in the dye studio getting ready for our big shop update of Pizzicato sock yarn, coming this Friday! Pizzicato is a hard-wearing superwash BFL/nylon blend, perfect for knitting cozy socks to keep your toes warm and toasty. #IndieDyedYarn #HandDyedinCanada

🧶 We're now shipping most of our products to the US again, hooray! The majority of our yarns are tariff-free under CUSMA, while some yarns spun in Peru or Italy are subject to a 10-15% tariff. #HandDyedYarns #HandDyedinCanada

We've got a new video up on our YouTube channel! In this one Debbie chats with Fatimah Hinds of @disturbingthefleece.com, featured designer for our Skill Builder Box. We dive into what she loves about cables, as well as inclusion and diversity in the crafting community. youtu.be/wJMVlOisAjE

🧶 Do you love knitting socks? We'll be celebrating Socktober with a big shop update of our favourite sock yarn, coming soon! There will be lots of cozy colours to choose from... #Knitsky #Socktober

🧶 Just a quick reminder to join us on Zoom for a our virtual Knitting Tea tonight - Wednesday Oct 8! www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/pages/events We meet on Zoom the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 8-9pm EST (5-6pm PST). If you haven't joined us before, you're very welcome!

🧶 Just a quick reminder that today is the last day to pre-order this year's batch Norwood yarn! www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...

🧶 We've got just one spot left in our gradient yarn dyeing workshop coming up on October 18th! www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/products/gra... In this workshop participants will learn to dye gradient using two different application techniques to explore both monochromatic and colour-shift gradients.

👩‍🔬 Did you know that all the colours in this photo come from a bug? All these shades of red are created by adjusting the mordants used with cochineal, a natural dye that comes from insects!

🧶 La Manche sweater kits are available for a limited time only! This beautiful open cardigan, designed by @knitjbeale in our Norwood yarn, uses an unusual construction method to create a a bold stripe of colourwork down each sleeve.

Are you an adventurous knitter? Check out the Cuslett cardigan by Jennifer Beale, using our Elora yarn. This pattern blends cables, lace, and colorwork into a stunning sweater. We're offering pre-orders for kits, and we just two left! 🧶 www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/products/cus... #Knitsky

🧶 Lollyzag is new scarf/hood design by Shena Tschofen featuring our Norwood DK yarn . www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/products/lol... We have kits available for pre-order in five sizes from baby to adult, each with enough yarn for your chosen size. Who would you knit this for? #CDNWool #Knitsky

🧶 We love collaborating with Faye Kennington of Ukeeknits, and this fall she's created a beautiful new pattern with our Norwood DK weight yarn. We're offering kits for the charming Garden City Mitts for a limited time only! www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/... #Knitsky #UkeeKnits

Please give a warm welcome to the Pathways Vest! www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/products/pat... 🧶 This new pattern from Verona Knits features our Norwood DK yarn. The Pathways Vest is a classic cabled vest with a modern twist, perfect for layering. It offers a polished, yet rustic look. #knitsky

🧶 Norwood and Elora pre-orders are now open - and we've teamed up with some of our favourite Canadian designers to bring you some new kits with these very special Canadian wool yarns! You can find all the details on our website www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/... #Knitsy #IndieDyedYarn

🧶Curious about natural dyes? Join instructor Armen Keuchguerian for our Intro to Natural Dyeing workshop at our Montreal dye studio on October 4. www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/... #Montreal #NaturalDye #TeintureNaturelle

🧶 We're launching pre-orders for our 2025 batch of Norwood and Elora on September 18! This year, we're collaborating with Verona Knits, Shena Tsochfen, and UkeeKnits to offer new patterns using our Norwood DK yarn. And our popular kits for Jennifer Beale's sweaters will be back! #IndieDyedYarn

🧶 It's pattern reveal time for our stranded colourwork Skill Builder Box! Toqueflake, a hat pattern by Faye Kennington of UkeeKnits, was designed for our Skill Builder yarn club. It's a colorwork toque with simple motifs that are perfect for learning two-colour stranded knitting. #knitsky

Have you ever been curious about what it takes to hand-dye a skein of yarn? 🧶 Come find out for yourself in our Intro to Yarn Dyeing workshop in our Montreal dye studio on September 20th! #DIY #HandDyedYarn #Montreal

Our Virtual Knitting Teas are back! We'll be meeting on Zoom the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 8-9pm Eastern (5-6pm Pacific), starting on Sept 10 (TOMORROW!) See details for how to join below, hope to see you there! #Knit #Yarn #Craftsky #Knitsky #KnittingGroup 🧶

🧶Have you ever tried knitting with Targhee wool? ✨ We have a limited amount of soft and bouncy Targhee yarn from our July box for the Beyond Merino Yarn Club, which we're now making available to everyone - keep reading for an update on US shipping! #Knitsky #CDNWool #FarmToYarn #IndieDyedYarn

🧶 Are you a knitter who's curious about hand-dyed yarns? Register for a one of our dyeing workshops, and join us in the studio for a hands-on experience of colour and fibre! We have beginner and advanced workshops for creating beautiful yarns with both natural and synthetic dyes. See dates below!

Did you know that there are sheep in Parc Maisonneuve? Bring your project for an afternoon in the park and we'll see if we can spot the sheep together! Date: Saturday August 30th Time: 2pm-4pm Location: Parc Maisonneuve Welcome Centre (4365 rue Sherbrooke est) #MTLknits #TricotMTL #Montreal

📦 Shipping update for our US customers: We’re currently trying to make sense of the new shipping regulations in the US and how they will impact our shipments. Due to uncertainty about how the removal of the de minimus exemption will be handled, we are going to temporarily pause shipping to the US.

🧶 Are you excited about this year's Mystery-Knit-Along from Paper Daisy Creations? One of the great things about this particular MKAL is that Lisa intentionally creates a new pattern each year with the same yarn requirements...

We're super excited to share our yarn sets for the Cosmic Connections MKAL from Paper Daisy Creations! ⁠ We decided to take this year's theme in two different directions, and drew our inspiration from both the macrocosm and the microcosm - which one is your favourite? ⁠ #KnitSky #HandDyedYarn 🧶

🧶 Curious about dyeing your own yarn with natural dyes? 🌈 Looking for inspiration or wondering where to start? www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/blogs/news/c... 🌿 📚 We currently carry four natural dye books and compared them on our blog to help you find the perfect one. ✨ #HandDyed #NaturalDyes

🧶 Have you tried knitting with two colours at the same time? In our next box for the Skill Builder Yarn Club, we'll be diving into Stranded Colourwork with UkeeKnits! www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/products/yar... Sign up by Aug 15, and use code NEWSKILLS for $5 off your first box! #Knitsky #Crafts

Something fun coming soon! 🧶 #IndieDyedYarn #HandDyedYarn #Knitsky

🧶 Our next Skill Builder club box features stranded colourwork knitting by designer Faye Kennington (UkeeKnits), so Debbie interviewed Faye about her design process and inspiration! youtu.be/AZvdHu8gNSk #KnitSky #Knitting #UkeeKnits

🧶 For crafters who prefer rich colours, here are a few of our new Cadenza colours that are on the moodier side of our palette. We wanted to offer a variety of darks, lights, and neutrals, as this yarn is ideal for colourwork. Any one would also make a great sweater, all on its own! #IndieDyedYarn

🧶 Meet our Cadenza colours! 🌞 For this yarn, we wanted to introduce some fresh bright colours, perfect for summer projects! Here are just a few... If brights and pastels aren't your thing, keep an eye out for our next round of colour intros... we've got some nice moody tones too! #IndieDyedYarn

🎭 Bring your crafting and join us for some Theatre in the Park! 🧶 We'll be watching Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest". www.repercussiontheatre.com/summer-tour-... Date: Thu. Aug. 7 Time: Meet @ 6pm, show @ 7pm Venue: Westmount Park Rain Date: Fri. Aug. 8 #MontrealKnits #Crochet

🤓 Have you ever tried mosaic knitting? If you're curious, check out our interview on YouTube with master mosaic designer Arella Seaton! ✨ youtu.be/T-usIIJmoQ0 🧶 In this video, Debbie chats with Arella about her designs and why she loves this knitting technique. #KnitSky #MosaicKnitting

Get the Mosaic Knitting Skill Builder yarn club box without a subscription! 🧶 www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/products/ski... You'll be making the Larimar Cowl, designed by Arella Seaton specifically as an introduction to mosaic knitting techniques. #Tricot #Knitsky #IndieDyer #HandDyedYarn

It's summer week for #showmeyourknits, and this is one of my favourite summertime designs! Knit with a linen/silk lace-weight yarn held triple, the Lakeshore Wrap uses a simple marling technique and an easy lace pattern to create a beautiful rectangular shawl with scalloped edges. #Knitsky 🧶

✨ Quick reminder that our new Cadenza yarn is $5 off until tomorrow (July 20th). No coupon code needed! www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/products/cad... Cadenza is a sport weight non-superwash BFL yarn. It hits the sweet spot of being a lightweight yarn that knits up faster than fingering! #HandDyed 🧶

Ever had an injury that stopped you from knitting? 🥲 Our beloved studio assistant Ivy recently had to take a break from all kinds of activities - including dyeing yarn! So she took some time to write about this book for our blog.📚🧶 www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/blogs/news/k... #KnitBooks #Knitsky

🧶 We’re thrilled to introduce Cadenza, our new 3-ply sport weight blue-faced leicester (BFL) wool. This soft, non-superwash yarn is perfect for colourwork. ✨ For a limited time, enjoy $5 off per skein, no coupon needed! Offer ends July 20th. #Knit #Knitsky #Crochet #Craftsky #HandDyedYarn

It's pattern reveal time for our lace knitting Skill Builder Box! The Greenlace Shawl is a brand-new pattern created by Gabrielle Vézina for our Skill Builder yarn club. It's a beginner-friendly project designed for knitters who are still a little green when it comes to lace! #knitsky 🧶

Something fun coming soon! Any guesses what we've been working on? #knitsky #indiedyedyarn #handdyedyarn 🧶