Join Our Valentine’s Yarn Swap on February 14

Leave a reply
Colorful yarn bundles in shades of red and pink, with heart-shaped decorations, promoting a yarn swap event.

NEXT SWAP: Saturday, February 14, from 6:30 – 9 pm

$20 – Proceeds go to the Red Door Family Shelter

It’s swap time again! Time to tidy up your yarn stash and purge the stuff you’re never going to use. That’s right, you can bring us your shame and leave your guilt in our yarn swap bins with the assurance that the yarn that didn’t work out for you will have a second (or third, or fourth) life in a new home. What do you do at a swap? Bring in the yarn and needles you don’t want and take home whatever you like from our swap bins.

BRING

  • Yarn (please bring in a ziplock bag)
  • Knitting Needles & Crochet Hooks
  • Knitting & Crochet Notions, Accessories, Books
  • Embroidery, cross-stitch, needlepoint, weaving materials
  • Project bags, notion pouches and tote bags
  • NOTE: partial balls are fine, but please bag them up together in a ziploc bag.

DETAILS

The leftovers are donated to charities, and don’t be embarrassed by the quality of the yarn you bring, whatever is left over is donated to charities like Street Knit, most of whom prefer acrylic! If you want to donate but can’t make the date please feel free to drop it by when we are open, sealed up in a plastic bag. The only yarn we can’t accept is anything that is strongly scented (cigarette smoke or perfume). We are also a drop-off point for Street Knit and Knitted Knockers of Canada. 

You can donate to the swap any time we are open, regardless of when the swap is, and you do not have to pay to donate, you can just drop off your donations at the store. You still need to bag everything in Ziplocs (which you can get affordably at Dollarama and Ikea).

  • Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 6:30 – 9 pm
  • $20 to participate in the swap (proceeds go to the Red Door Family Shelter)
  • Drop-in, no need to sign up
  • Everyone is welcome, all skill levels
  • Location: 1382 Bathurst St, Toronto ON
  • All leftovers go to charity (see above)
  • If possible, we request anyone attending our events to please refrain from wearing perfume
  • Dropping off donations is always FREE and you can do it any time we are open

Streetknit

Catherine from Streetknit says new and clean gently used outerwear is in more demand than ever! Mitts, gloves, hats, scarves, cowls and neckwarmers are all welcome, and you can drop them off at the store any time. Shopping bags, totes and drawstring bags are also useful and appreciated.

SALE Boxing Week 20% OFF!

Leave a reply

Boxing Week SALE

From Dec 25 (6pm) to Jan 2 (11:59pm) take 20% OFF:

Sale is online and in-store. Discount is automatically applied at check-out, and can not be combined with any other offers or discount codes (free shipping is not available during the sale).

Curbside Pick-up, shipping & same-day/next-day delivery are available!

SHOP SALE NOW

Yarn
Needle & Hook Sets
Other Crafts
Books
Cleaning & Soap
Storage & Organization
Accessories
Pompoms
Winding Tools
Blocking Tools
Craft Kits
Notions

PLEASE NOTE THE BRICKS & MORTAR STORE IS CLOSED ON THURSDAY DEC 26

HOLIDAY STORE HOURS

Leave a reply

It was so busy and crazy this week that I completely forgot to post our holiday store hours and wish you a happy holiday!

Cozy Knitting: Create Your Own Sailor Slippers

Leave a reply
Promotional banner for Black Friday sale featuring red and green winter clothing illustrations, announcing 20% off select products from November 26 to December 1.
A pair of feet wearing black and gray striped felted slippers with a green edge, surrounded by various other colorful felted slippers on a textured white surface.

Sailor Slippers

The Sailor Slippers are an adorable set of felted slippers. They made by knitting them with a feltable yarn like Drops Andes, and then washing them in hot water to felt them down and make them solid and sturdy. It’s like magic in your washing machine!

Notes

There is a template you can print out (or upload to a drawing program) and colour in to help you visualise colour combinations, which can be found HERE!

Skill level: Advanced beginner

Techniques

Long tail cast on, backwards loop cast on, stockinette stitch, increasing (m1l and m1r) and decreasing (k2tog and ssk) stitches, picking up stitches, seaming (mattress and Kitchener stitch), applied i-cord edge.

SEE OUR CURATED LIST OF KNITTING SKILLS & TECHNIQUES

Construction

The Sailor Slippers are worked flat in stockinette stitch starting with the heel panel. Stitches are then picked up at the right side of the heel panel, cast on in extension and picked up at the left side of the heel panel. This forms the top of the slippers, which is knit from ankle to toe. From there, you will carry on knitting the sole from toe to heel. The top of the foot and sole are seamed together using mattress stitch, and the heel panel and sole are then seamed horizontally. The applied i-cord is then added to form the slipper opening, before washing and felting.

Sizes

  • US Women shoe size: 5.5 (6.5) 7.5 (8.5) 9.5 (10.5) 12
  • US Mens shoe size: 3.5 (4.5) 5.5 (6.5) 7.5 (8.5) 10 (10.5) 11.5 (12.5)
  • UK shoe size: 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 (10) 11 (12)
  • EU shoe size: 36 (37) 38 (39) 41 (42) 43 (45) 46 (47)
  • For EU sizes 40 and 44, they recommend knitting sizes 39 and 43, respectively.
A table with women's and men's international shoe size conversion charts showing sizes in USA, UK, EUR, and Japan.
A pair of striped felted slippers with a green cuff, worn with white socks, resting on a textured white surface.

Yarn

Drops Andes

  • Colour A (main): 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 (2) balls
  • Colour B (accent): 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 2 (2) balls
  • Colour C (i-cord): 1 ball
  • Colour D (sole): 1 (1) 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) balls

or for solid/single coloured slippers:

  • 3 (3) 3 (3) 4 (4) 4 (4) 4 (4) balls

Other Materials

A pair of knitted, felted slippers with a striped design in cream and beige, resting on a textured surface with greenery in the background.

Photos by OceanLyre on Ravelry.com

A collection of colorful felted slippers in various designs and colors, displayed alongside a pair of striped slippers on a textured surface.

Black Friday Sale Starts Wednesday! 20% to 50% OFF

Leave a reply
Promotional banner for Black Friday sale featuring red and green winter clothing illustrations, announcing 20% off select products from November 26 to December 1.

BLACK FRIDAY SALE!

Hi Friends!

It’s that time again …. this year our BLACK FRIDAY SALE is from Wednesday Nov 26 at 12pm to Monday Dec 1 at 11:59pm! You can save up to 20% OFF select regular-priced items and select Clearance items (that comes to up to 50% off some items that are already on sale!).

*Sale is online AND in-store. Discount is automatically applied at check-out, and can not be combined with any other offers or discount codes (including free shipping, which will not be available on sale items). We will not be able to process any in store returns during the sale (any products that are returned during the sale will be credited at the discounted price). Sale is only on products that are currently in stock, and does not apply to products that are pre-order or special order.

Shopping in Store? Come Prepared

Things get REALLY BUSY in the store at this time of year (especially during a Black Friday sale)! If you’re coming to shop in-person for a project we recommend a few things you can do before leaving the house that will help us elevate your shopping experience and make it as smooth as possible:

1. PICK A PROJECT. Think about what you might like to make …. This REALLY helps us to help you! The best place to browse is an advanced search on Ravelry.com (you can refine your search as you narrow down what you like). You can also browse our Blog – we always list the materials required for our project recommended. If you need support with your skills try a Project that comes with an online video Tutorial. On our website we also have a link for Project Ideas.

2. MATERIALS. Think about your yarn preferences …. What thickness of yarn do you prefer/require? What type of fibre do you prefer (ie. wool, cotton, alpaca, a blend)? Is machine washability important? Do you need needles or do you already have the right size?

3. PRINT/DOWNLOAD YOUR PATTERN. Once you have settled on a project, please bring your pattern printed out (or at the minimum download the file to your phone or tablet).

Things to consider:

  • What size do you want to make?
  • What thickness/tension is the yarn your pattern is calling for?
  • How much yarn does your pattern require (in meters or yards)?

Please keep in mind, if you need help making these choices when you come in that it may take a little bit longer than usual.

Happy Holiday Shopping!

~ Haley

SHOP SALE NOW

A vibrant skein of multicolored yarn showcasing a blend of red, green, blue, and orange hues, coiled elegantly to highlight its texture.
Yarn
A zippered craft kit on a white background, featuring knitting needles, stitch markers, and accessories neatly organized. The kit is partially open, showing an embroidered floral design on the outer cover.
Needle & Hook Sets
An embroidered butterfly design displayed in a circular hoop, accompanied by a crochet hook resting on a textured fabric background.
Other Crafts
Cover of a knitting book titled 'STRIPES' by Veera Välimäki, featuring a model wearing a striped sleeveless top and a sun hat, standing in front of a wooden door.
Books
A bottle of Soak Celebration, a delicate pink wash for hand-knit items, 375 ml.
Cleaning & Soap
A neatly arranged knitting needle case featuring various knitting needles, with a colorful illustration of a woman knitting on the cover, surrounded by decorative pine cones and dried flowers.
Storage & Organization
Three leather measuring tape bracelets stacked together, each marked with measurement increments.
Accessories
A fluffy teal pompom or ball of soft fibers, radiating a spiky texture, against a light background.
Pompoms
A wooden yarn swift with multiple arms extended, designed for winding yarn skeins into balls.
Winding Tools
Colorful yarn labeling tags arranged neatly beside a storage box.
Blocking Tools
A craft kit for making gingerbread-themed decorations, featuring fluffy felt materials, cookie cutters, and an instruction manual, displayed alongside finished gingerbread figures hanging on a string.
Craft Kits
A package labeled 'Overcast' containing silvery raindrop-shaped markers for knitting needles, with an umbrella-themed progress keeper, surrounded by additional raindrop markers.
Notions
Colorful yarn arranged to spell 'SALE' for a promotional advertisement.
Clearance Items
Graphic promoting a Black Friday sale with festive holiday colors, featuring text about the sale dates, discount details, and imagery of holiday-themed sweaters and mittens.

Adorable Hat & Mitten Pattern: Petite Knit Cross Set:

Leave a reply
A child wearing a knitted hat with a pom-pom and matching mittens, showcasing a colorful design with stripes and patterns, set against an outdoor background with trees.

Petite Knit Cross Set

The Petite Knit Cross Set is a super cute graphic Hat & Mitten set anyone can wear! The pattern was developed in collaboration with the Red Cross, and the entire sales from the pattern will be donated to the Red Cross. It;s sized for Toddler through to Adults. Use Sandnes Garn Double Sunday for a soft, comfortable and warm finished product!

If you want a matching sweater, there is also a pattern for an Adult Pullover and a Children’s Pullover too.

Videos related to the pattern can be found HERE.

Size

  • 2-4 years (4-7 years) Adult S (M) L
  • Fits head circumference: 50-52 (52-54) 54-56 (56-59) 59-63 cm OR [19¾-20½ (20½-21¼) 21¼-22 (22-23¼) 23¼ 24¾ inches]
  • Mitten length: 16 (21) 26 (27) 29 cm OR [6¼ (8¼) 10¼ (10¾) 11½ inches]
A child wearing a knitted hat with a pom-pom and mittens, playfully covering their face with the mittens, set against an outdoor background with trees and a street.

Yarn

Sandnes Garn Double Sunday

  • Colour 1 (pattern color and edges): Hat: 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 balls Mittens: approx. 1 ball, Hat AND Mittens: 1 (2) 2 (2) 2 balls
  • Color 2 (cross): Hat: 1 ball, Mittens: 1 ball, Hat AND Mittens: 1 ball
  • Color 3 (main color): Hat: 1 ball, Mittens: 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 balls, Hat AND Mittens: 1 (2) 2 (2) 2 balls
  • Color 4 (stripe color for edges): Hat: 1 ball, Mittens: 1 ball, Hat AND Mittens: 1 (1) 1 (1) 2 balls
  • For the lighter set use Sandnes Garn Double Sunday: A. 2511 Almond, B. 4372 Blackberry Juice, C. 7723 Mint, and D. 2542 Camel.
  • For the darker set use Sandnes Garn Double Sunday: A. 4372 Blackberry Juice, B. 4008 Poppy, C. 2511 Almond, and D. 2542 Camel.

Materials

  • PATTERN
  • 3 mm/US2.5 double-pointed needles (or 32″ circular needle for Magic Loop technique)
  • 3.5 mm/US4 double-pointed needles (or 32″ circular needle for Magic Loop technique)
  • Stitch Markers
  • Tapestry Needle
Close-up of a child wearing knitted mittens with a cream base, turquoise cuff, and maroon accents, holding hands open in a casual pose.
A hand wearing a knitted mitten featuring a brown top and a colorful patterned cuff, resting on a pavement.
A close-up of a colorful mitten featuring a dark base with patterned details, held against a sidewalk.

Stylish Harvest Flower Sweater Pattern with Floral Motif

Leave a reply
A woman wearing a beige Harvest Flower Sweater featuring a retro floral yoke design in shades of red, orange, and brown, standing in a natural setting with autumn foliage in the background.

Harvest Flower Sweater

I love the modern graphic look of Harvest Flower Sweater by Jessie Maed Designs! The Harvest Flower Sweater is a stranded colorwork sweater with a retro folk floral yoke motif. The Sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down with short row yoke shaping. The pattern is size inclusive up to 60″ bust, and would be great made with Cascade 220 Superwash.

Techniques: German short rows, two and three-color stranded colorwork, catching floats, knitting in the round, increasing, and decreasing.

Notes: Pattern includes two chart options (one as photographed, and one with a simple pixelated mound motif replacing the second set of flowers,) along with shorter yoke versions for both charts.

Size

This top is designed with 6-8”/15-20.5 cm of positive ease at the full chest. To choose your size, add 6-8”/15-20.5 cm to your full chest measurement. If you have a large bust in comparison to your upper bust, you can size down.

  • (XS, S, M)L, 1X, 2X{3X, 4X, 5X} to fit chest measurement of: (28, 32, 36)40, 44, 48{52, 56, 60}“ OR (71, 81.5, 91.5)101.5, 112, 122{132, 142, 152.5} cm
  • Garment Full Chest Measurement: (36, 40, 44)48, 52, 56{60, 64, 68}“ OR (91.5, 101.5, 112)122, 132, 142{152.5, 162.5, 172.5} cm
A close-up view of the back of a knitted sweater showcasing a colorful floral and leaf design, with prominent shades of red, brown, and cream. The model wears the sweater with a casual blue denim outfit.

Yarn

Cascade 220 Superwash Solids or Cascade 220 Superwash Heathers:

  • MC (Beige): (4, 4, 5)5, 6, 6{7, 7, 8} balls
  • CC1 (Red): 1 ball
  • CC2 (Dark Brown): 1 ball
  • CC3 (Light Brown): (1, 1, 1)1, 1, 1{1, 1, 2} balls

Other Materials

A woman wearing a Harvest Flower Sweater featuring a retro folk floral yoke motif, seated outdoors with autumn foliage in the background.

Quick Knit Rosie Mittens for Holiday Gifts

Leave a reply
A close-up of a person's hands wearing brown knitted mittens with a floral pattern, positioned against a dark coat.

Rosie Mittens

We posted a couple of weeks ago about the sensationally pretty Rosie Sweater (which we have cast-on for the store), and I think her little sister, the Rosie Mittens. The Rosie mittens are a small, manageable project that doesn’t require much yarn, so you might even have some leftovers (or you can cast on for the sweater too and get a little bit of extra yarn for some mitts). The Rosie Mittens would also make a great holiday gift! My favourite yarn for this project is a combination of Drops Alpaca and Drops Kid-Silk held together, but we also list some alternatives too.

Construction
The Rosie Mittens are worked from the cuff up. You start with the ribbing, then work in stockinette, with increases for the thumb gusset. The thumb stitches are put on hold, and the pattern is worked. The top of the mitten is worked with decreases. Finally, the thumb is knitted.

Size

  • (S/M) L/XL
  • Circumference: (20) 21,5 cm (7.75) 8.5”
  • Length: (23-24) 25-26 cm (9–9.5) 9.75–10.25”
A pair of decorative brown mittens featuring floral patterns in pink, worn by hands emerging from a blue coat.

Materials

My favourite yarn for this project is a combination of Drops Alpaca and Drops Kid-Silk held together.

Alternate Yarns

Any of the following yarns are also great for this project, especially if you can’t use or wear mohair:

A pair of brown knitted mittens featuring floral designs in a light pink color, displayed on a dark coat.

Explore the Cozy Venlig Sweater Pattern

Leave a reply
A cozy teal raglan sweater with a funnel neck, displayed on a hanger against a white background. The texture appears soft and fluffy.

We just finished Venlig, a new store sample! Venlig is a simple raglan knit from the top down in one piece with a little funnel neck. We made it with two strands of super soft, Drops Melody held together, so it’s super cozy but also airy. Drops Melody is a brushed alpaca yarn, which has the texture of a bulky mohair but the softness of baby alpaca (seriously, it feels like a cloud). We used 10mm/US15 needles, so it works up fast and easy, with little fuss (see notes below about needle size). If you want to use a heavier, more traditional texture of yarn, try using a single strand of Drops Andes: 5(6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 10) and 9mm/US13 and 7mm/US10.75 needles.

Notes

Our tension came out a bit looser than expected. We made size 1, but it measures 43″, so it fits size 2. When I swatched, I got 10 sts/4″, but Erica got 9 sts/4″ in the finished sweater …. so do a little swatch before you start to make sure your sweater comes out the size you want! We used 8mm/US11 & 10mm/US15 needles, but if you’re finding your tension is looser, go down a size to 7mm/US10.75 & 9mm/US13 needles.

Oversized teal knitted sweater with a funnel neck, displayed on a mannequin, paired with rolled-up jeans.

Size

  • 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8)
  • Finished Bust Circumference: 40 (43, 48, 51, 56)(60.5, 64, 67)“
  • The style is oversized, choose the size with 8-14” of positive ease.
  • Shown in size 1 (our finished bust was 43″, it fits me comfortably with lots of extra room, and I’m a size Medium/8)
A cozy turquoise raglan sweater with a funnel neck displayed on a mannequin, paired with light blue jeans.

Materials

Yarn Alternative

If you want to use a heavier, more traditional texture of yarn, try using a single strand of Drops Andes: 5(6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 10) and 9mm/US13 and 7mm/US10.75 needles.

Back view of a cozy teal raglan sweater on a mannequin, paired with rolled-up jeans.
Side and front views of a cozy teal sweater with a funnel neck, displayed on a mannequin wearing jeans.

The Cozy Sophie Scarf: Your Perfect Holiday Gift

Leave a reply
A close-up image of a person wearing a pale yellow knitted scarf tied around their neck, paired with a beige and black collared jacket.

Sophie Scarf

It’s time to start thinking about starting your holiday gifts … and what better gift than a cozy little bit cashmere to keep someone you love warm. A single skein of Nordic Eco Cashmere DK is enough to make the larger size, and you can even use slightly larger 4.5mm/US7 needles with this yarn.

The Sophie Scarf is worked back and forth in one piece, from tip to tip in garter stitch with built-in i-cord edges. The smaller size Sophie Scarf reaches around the neck once, while the larger size can wrap around the neck twice.

This is a great project for newer knitters, but check out our Skills Page for good video tutorials. If you want a larger project or gift see below and check out the Sophie Shawl or the Sophie Hood.

Size

  • Small (large)
  • Length from tip to tip: approx. 80 (102) cm [31½ (40¼) inches]
  • Width at center: 11 (13) cm [4¼ (5) inches]
A close-up of a person wearing a red knitted Sophie Scarf, tied around the neck, with a light brown shirt underneath.

Materials

Yarn Alternative

If cashmere isn’t in your budget try it using one skein of Drops Alpaca held with one skein of Drops Kid-Silk and 3.5mm/US4 needles.

A cozy red Sophie Scarf is laid on a brown jacket, next to a hand holding a mug of coffee and an open newspaper.
Two views of a cozy red scarf or hood displayed on a mannequin, showcasing its design and texture.

If you want a slightly larger project/gift, check out the Sophie Shawl (below, purple) or the Sophie Hood (above, red)!

A purple Sophie Scarf draped on a mannequin, showcasing its soft texture and design, and another view laying flat against a white background.
A close-up of a cozy knit scarf in red, displayed with smaller knits in beige and blue. A hand gently holds one of the pieces, while another image shows the red scarf styled around a person's neck.