This holiday season, show your Canadian pride by shopping for Canadian-made gifts in Canadian-owned shops! Don't forget - Knit Pickers PEI is open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am - 3 pm until Christmas as we are happily participating in the Hot Chocolate Trail PEI.

Been busy making wool pellets. We purchase waste wool - maybe belly & neck wool that wouldn't be spun into yarn - & then shred it & compress it into pellets that are used in your garden to replace chemical fertilizers. You can see how many pellets are created from one bin of shredded wool!... 1/3

On Sunday, November 30th, join me for a Green Gables Christmas at Green Gables Heritage Place from 10 am - 3 pm! Anne's house will be all decked out for an old-fashioned Christmas with hot chocolate, sweeties, games and music. Try your hand at loom knitting! And, if you...1/2

The Hot Chocolate Trail starts this weekend! Knit Pickers will be open Sat & Sun from 11 am - 3 pm. After enjoying a hot chocolate (or 2 or 3), enjoy the spirit of the Trail even at home with a candle scented with peppermint hot cocoa! 4 oz of holiday cheer. www.knitpickerspei.com/store/p304/s...

I just realised that it's been 3 months since my last blog post! It has been a very busy few months - and might that be why this month's blog is entitled "Exhaustion". It turns out that there is a lot I needed to say....Hope you enjoy the read. www.knitpickerspei.com/blog/exhaust...

So honoured to be a finalist for TIAPEI'S "Parks Canada Sustainable Tourism Award"!

A heads-up! Knit Pickers PEI's studio will be closed for one month from October 12th through to November 14th inclusive while we focus on turning some of the 5,000+ pounds of raw wool we currently have on site into wool pellets for the spring 2026 gardening season. We will reopen ...1/3

Meet two of the sweet sheep behind the gorgeous Rideau Arcott/Dorsett blend of wool from Claymac Farm in Nova Scotia. Check out the beautiful colourways, all created with botanicals! www.knitpickerspei.com/store/p281/r...

A recent study in the UK surveyed data from 7,000+ adults to see if everyday creative activities like knitting helped to improve our well-being. The short answer is - YES. The study showed that people who make things reported more life satisfaction, more happiness, and a stronger sense ...1/2

Friday, October 3rd is the last day we are offering "Looms and Lambs" for the 2025 season. If you're interested in learning to loom knit and have always wanted to visit with some sweet Icelandic sheep, don't delay! Advance registration is required (link below). Photo by Sophie Fortier

A wonderfully written piece on the ideals involved in founding Canada and how they have shaped us into a nation that is intrinsically different from our neighbour to the south. Rethinking D’Arcy McGee in a Age of Political Violence open.substack.com/pub/charliea...

This simple pattern is ideal for the novice knitter. I personally love having an easy project on the go for those evenings when my brain is just too tired for something more complicated. If you know how to make knit and purl stitches, ...1/2

It's official - fall has arrived! Whether or not you think that "socks and 'stocks" are the ideal way to show off your handknit socks, this time of year definitely gets me thinking about my wooly sock wardrobe! And, just in time, we've brought in some lovely sock wool blended with 20% nylon..1/2

Looking for a perfect trim to help stop your knitting from curling? I can see the "knit-as-you-go-I-cord" used as a simple trim for the front of a cardigan if you weren’t planning to add buttons. Or maybe to trim the side edges of a split hem. 1/2

I'm thrilled to say that we have just partnered with Carr's Oyster Bar in Stanley Bridge meaning we can offer our "Looms and Lobster" Experience every Friday until Thanksgiving! Advance registration is required for all of our workshops. You can find all the details by clicking on the link below.

These luxuriously squishy faux fur pompoms are handmade in small batches by a Canadian artisan. Make washing your pompom hats a breeze - these pompoms snap on and off! www.knitpickerspei.com/store/p245/F...

Take a peek at the lovely story that CBC did on our wool pellet operation! While we are currently sold out of pellets, we will be back in production mode after Thanksgiving, making loads of pellets for the Spring 2026 gardening season. You might still be able ...1/2 www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

Stitch locks are versatile little gizmos! They can be used as stitch stoppers at the end of your needles. Or, if you have interchangeable needles, put a stitch lock on the end of your cable when you remove your needle. Slide them on your circular needle cable ...1/3

German short rows are an easy technique to add shaping to your knitwear. It's the way I knit my heels and toes in my "Super Simple Socks" pattern! If you haven't ever used the German short row technique, I hope you find this video tutorial helpful. youtu.be/XYh0WLZIQpw

Sweater weather is coming! Good thing I just restocked this 100% Canadian 2-ply French merino wool, spun on an antique spinning mule built in 1910. Soft & airy, it resembles a hand-spun wool. 112 g and 198 m per skein. Knit using 4 - 5 mm needles. www.knitpickerspei.com/store/p234/W...

As we move into September - a reminder that our fall hours are Tuesday - Saturday from 11 am - 4 pm, plus Tuesday evening from 7:30 - 9 pm for "Ewe Love to Knit Night".

My original Canadian Maple Leaf Flag sweater pattern celebrates the true north strong & free forever! This drop shoulder sweater features a ribbed hem, a rolled collar & cuffs. It has instructions for adult sizes small to XL...1/3

These carefully curated knitting accessories come in a zippered canvas pouch - including folding travel scissors, a spiral cable needle, darning needles, a 60" retractable measuring tape, a row counter, colourful stitch markers, a knitting needle gauge/ruler, a pair of silicone stitch stoppers & ..2

In this YouTube tutorial, I show you how to knit a "faux" cable - no stitch holders or holding stitches in the front or back! youtu.be/bsyiZLgHQ7c

Thank-you, Cat!

Kollage Square's newest DP needle, the "Maple Syrup Edition", includes 6 sets of 15 mm (6") dps in sizes from 2 mm to 3.25 mm in maple leaf red, 6 stitch markers in iconic Canadiana designs & a maple leaf shaped needle gauge! 1/2

Showcase your Canadian Pride! Knit up my "Diamonds & Pearls Lopi Cowl" in red & white Icelandic wool from Blomidon Farm. This wool is a little finer than stated in the pattern. You'll need 2 skeins in white & 1 red, & use a 5 mm circular needle. Links to the pattern & the Icelandic wool are below.

Brand new stock!!! A beautifully soft 2-ply DK yarn - 70% alpaca & 30% merino wool. Using a 4.0 mm needle, you'll achieve a gauge of appx. 20 ST and 28 R in a 10 cm (4") square. All of the alpacas are raised in Canada & the yarn is processed at Canadian mills. www.knitpickerspei.com/store/p300/w...

Earlier this week, I received a complaint from a customer who, upon returning home, weighed her skeins of wool and discovered they don't all weigh the same. She felt that I was ripping her off and said that it didn't reflect positively on my studio. I knew....1/2

In this YouTube tutorial, I show you how to knit the mesh stitch - open, airy, super-easy and a perfect stitch for summertime knitting! youtu.be/jzy7DkkWUGM

Thank-you, Lois!

Just restocked - 10 glorious heathered colours of French merino sock-weight wool, blended with 30% nylon for added durability. 113 g (4 oz) and 418 m (457 yds) per skein. Check out all the colours at the link below! www.knitpickerspei.com/store/p235/W...

Socks are a terrific summertime knitting project! No warm sweater or blanket on your lap in the heat of summer, and perfectly portable for road trip knitting. My "Super Simple Socks" pattern includes instructions for both sock-weight and worsted-weight yarns, ... 1/2

In this YouTube tutorial, I’ll show you how to knit in the round using 2 circular knitting needles. This technique allows you to knit something as small in diameter as the thumb of a mitten using circular needles! And you won’t need... (1/2)

Do you know basic knit and purl stitches and would love to knit up cozy socks but the thought of turning a heel is just so discouraging? This workshop is for you! Using my original "Super Simple Sock Pattern", you will learn the Turkish cast-on, how to knit the heel and toe of a sock...1/4

Just arrived! These beautiful maple leaf shawl pins, handcrafted in pewter right here in the Maritimes, are a lovely way to showcase your Canadian pride. Shop local, support local! www.knitpickerspei.com/store/p72/Pe...

In this YouTube knitting tutorial, I'll show you how to create a mock rib stitch that doesn't include a single purl stitch! Fast and easy - and it creates a wonderfully cushy and squishy fabric. youtu.be/45SsAkgp6t4?...

Nothing quite brings to mind a day of fun in the snow as does a pair of warm and cosy hand-knit mittens! In this workshop, you'll practise knitting in the round using either a set of double-pointed needles or two circular needles. You'll learn how to knit a thumb gusset and ...(1/3)

I just can't seem to keep these gorgeous colourways in stock! A DK/Worsted weight superwash merino wool, hand-dyed in Quebec - simply stunning. Put up in 4 oz (115 g) skeins with appx. 216 yards (197.5 m) per skein. So soft against your skin! www.knitpickerspei.com/store/p233/W...

Follow astrology? Mercury is in retrograde from July 17-Aug 10 during which there can be all sorts of communication problems. Your patience may be tested. It's the perfect time to knit! Knitting calms the brain & releases serotonin keeping you calm & happy. Knitting is a natural anti-depressant!

Another load of wool pellets for your garden delivered to Veseys Seeds Ltd. this morning! What are wool pellets? They're an eco-friendly soil amendment made from waste wool that adds nutrients, reduces your need to water by approximately 25%, aerates your soil and repels pests (like slugs).

In our "Looms and Lobster" workshop, You'll cast on your first project and try your hand at a few different stitches on an old-style knitting loom. And - you will take home your own wooden knitting loom which has been hand-made in PEI. 1/3

If you've taken part in our "Looms and Lambs" workshop, you've met the delightful sheep who generously donated this wool! It's beautifully soft, water resistant and toasty warm yet quite light weight. These Icelandic lambs are raised on a small farm right here in Prince Edward Island. 1/5

I just published my July blog entitled "Exhaustion and Anxiety". I'd love to hear your perspective and if you, too, are feeling the strain. www.knitpickerspei.com/blog/exhaust...

In this YouTube video, I’ll show you 7 different ways to increase stitches in your knitting and explain their different applications. And - stay tuned - there's a special bonus near the end of the video! youtu.be/jZzFx7VD_4w?...

In our "Looms and Lambs" workshop, you will learn how to cast on, knit a beautiful cowl and cast off your knitting, using a knitting loom that has been hand-made in PEI - and no knitting experience is necessary! And - you will take home your own knitting loom. 1/3

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It's Worldwide "Knit in Public" Day! If the weather is nice where you are, grab your current WIP and enjoy the sunshine in a park or at an outdoor cafe. If the weather is unpleasant, you can always gather with fellow knitters at your LYS or another indoor knitting-friendly space. Enjoy!!!

Making plans for Canada Day? Knit Pickers PEI is offering a special "Learn to Loom Knit" workshop from 1-3 p.m. C'mon up to North Rustico for the street parade & music. Then head 2 km down the Line Road to our studio. You'll have plenty of time to take in some more music and the boat parade...1/2

In our "Smitten with Mittens" workshop, you'll practice knitting in the round, learn to knit a thumb gusset & how to get rid of those pesky gaps where the thumb joins the mitten! You'll also take home our original “Smitten with Mittens” pattern. Advance registration required - check link below.