Canadian knitters and crocheters: Canada has several excellent yarn companies, local yarn shops, and indie dyers. Check labels before you buy so we can support Canadian businesses and yarn producers. 🧶 🇨🇦 #knitting #crocheting #tariffs - ThreadSky

luciecatnip.bsky.social • 20 days ago

Canadian knitters and crocheters:

Canada has several excellent yarn companies, local yarn shops, and indie dyers. Check labels before you buy so we can support Canadian businesses and yarn producers. 🧶 🇨🇦

#knitting #crocheting #tariffs

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owbreys.bsky.social•20 days ago

Was saying this to my knitting mates here in Australia just last night. Postage might get us though

sytten.bsky.social•20 days ago

We need to start compiling a list

✅Diamond Yarns is online, and is basically THE supplier of real, not-acrylic yarn to shops

❌Yarnspirations, while it has a Cdn head office, is physically +American (and uses Shopify for its platform, whose owners are basically full convoy/Tru Nrth types)

Others?

sytten.bsky.social•20 days ago

In Alberta, there is https://customwoolenmills.com in Carstairs

Shops in #yeg:
https://thefibrenook.com (Argyll/south side)

https://littlebluefibrestudio.com (Capilano)
Little Blue also carries https://briggsandlittle.com yarn from the Maritimes (NB)

sytten.bsky.social•20 days ago

If people contribute other suggestions (I think there's lots of shops & producers in BC), I will be happy to check back on this thread and assemble a table!

sytten.bsky.social•20 days ago

❌ Michael's, which are from Texas, USA

❌Nor any mass marketer like Walmart and their sad craft section - still angry at Wmart for destroying independent craft/sewing stores in the early 00's, then retracting from the craft market ever since.

sytten.bsky.social•20 days ago

For acrylics crafters, is https://Marymaximretail.ca (Paris, ON) Canadian?

Some of the yarn/wool industry in ON, PQ and Maritimes has been integrated for centuries,

but I haven't dug into current ownership.

sytten.bsky.social•20 days ago

I don't understand why the mary maxim link is working on my laptop, but not phone.

luciecatnip.bsky.social•20 days ago

Mary Maxim is a Canadian company. They do carry some American yarn brands though, along with their own brand.

briitkneejoy.bsky.social•20 days ago

It’s https://marymaxim.ca if that helps! I clicked your link and it didn’t work lol, so I googled and that’s what came up!

colts-tiger.bsky.social•20 days ago

Don't forget Hobby Lobby

luciecatnip.bsky.social•20 days ago

That would be great.

I'll add Panda Yarns (beautiful gradient yarn cakes) and Rosebud River Fibre Mill in Alberta.

archaicarcane.bsky.social•20 days ago

Second both the fibre nook and little blue fibre studio. Excellent shops. YEG and YEG adjacent also includes: Jo’s Yarn Garden, Yarn Divas and Numana Yarns other than ones that have also been mentioned.

shroon7.bsky.social•20 days ago

Shop in #shpk is https://www.statementjunkie.com/

heathgreenis.bsky.social•20 days ago

I’ve heard diamond yarns is horrible to deal with.

sytten.bsky.social•20 days ago

I've no experience w Custom, because I've always used Briggs&Little for that type of knitting.

It may have seemed I was particularly touting them with a link pixie, but blusky just picked the first link in my post, and produced a pixie for them.

sytten.bsky.social•20 days ago

Whoops! I misread diamond for custom (I was obsessed as to why bluesky picked just one link out of my post to give a link pixie)

heathgreenis.bsky.social•20 days ago

Bistitchual carries beautiful Canadian dyed yarn, needles, etc and they ship. 🇨🇦🦋🧶 https://bistitchual.ca/collections/all-yarn

bistitchual-lys.bsky.social•20 days ago

Thank you!

qitqat-bd.bsky.social•20 days ago

Thanks for the FYI.

w0lfqu33n.bsky.social•20 days ago

I'm sure Amy on https://Knitty.com and most of https://ravelry.com can provide alternatives!

luciecatnip.bsky.social•20 days ago

She's on Bluesky.

https://bsky.app/profile/knitty.com

w0lfqu33n.bsky.social•20 days ago

EEEEEE! I should have known!

claycraftteach.bsky.social•20 days ago

I’m an American who wants to support this! So many of cannot believe FOTUS started this nonsense!!!

2pommom.bsky.social•20 days ago

Michigan crocheter here and I absolutely love the hand dyed yarns from Songbird Yarn and Fibers in Stratford and she ships. I know apologizing isn't enough but so many of us are so very sorry.

2pommom.bsky.social•20 days ago

She is here!!! @songbirdfibres.bsky.social

drjulies.bsky.social•20 days ago

If you absolutely cannot find what you need from Canadian labels, consider Ice Yarns (Turkey) or Wool Warehouse (UK), no need to buy from US outlets

adauntlesstrip.bsky.social•20 days ago

As an American, I support this! Thank you for standing up to him💜

luciecatnip.bsky.social•20 days ago

Thank you. ❤️

lkeeney22.bsky.social•20 days ago

g3ri.bsky.social•20 days ago

I’m in Washington State. I am appalled and terrified by what’s happening here. I can’t do much, but I’m going to be buying as many things from Canada and Mexico as I can afford.

luciecatnip.bsky.social•20 days ago

Thanks 😊

tiadee1031.bsky.social•20 days ago

I love this....but, when you do that 25% tariff goes to our government. I'm letting the amazing Canadians & Mexicans buy their products...while I buy from Blue companies in blue states

g3ri.bsky.social•20 days ago

Thank you. That makes sense.
I’ll do the same.

colts-tiger.bsky.social•20 days ago

Male crocheter here, I too am so furious what the orange shit has done to you. I never knew about Canadian yarns but will look into it. You are so inspiring us all who resist!

flavia618.bsky.social•19 days ago

At this point I might just learn to spin my own yarn…

mickithejaneite.bsky.social•20 days ago

I just ordered Briggs and Little to make my own Deny Defend Depose hat. Sending love to my crafty sisters and brothers in the north and sorry my stupid country elected a clown.

fashionablyover60.bsky.social•20 days ago

As a knitter in the U.S.- I support this post! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

badrockandroll.bsky.social•20 days ago

My LYS owner spent the weekend moving all US yarn to the back room, until better times return.Thus, only Canadian, Euro and South American yarn. Ships. https://www.stringtheoryyarn.ca/

rictilbe.bsky.social•20 days ago

The UK has LOADS!

iamcanehdian.bsky.social•19 days ago

https://madeinca.ca/

jackiefromtexas.bsky.social•20 days ago

Yes! Thank you! 👍

mcdonellaussie.bsky.social•20 days ago

Never seen anything labeled Made in Canada in Australia other than Maple Syrup as a Product of Canada.

luciecatnip.bsky.social•20 days ago

Canada exports a lot more than maple syrup to Australia.

https://www.international.gc.ca/country-pays/australia-australie/relations.aspx?lang=eng

mcdonellaussie.bsky.social•20 days ago

I have no doubt about that but i presume is mainly commercial industrial & agricultural items?
I just saying I don’t usually see it on items everyday people buy.

luciecatnip.bsky.social•20 days ago

I imagine the costs of shipping wholesale might be a challenge but there are online Canadian stores.

cburt819.bsky.social•18 days ago

I am a huge knitter and I will purchasing as much of my yarn from Canada as I can!!

saturniidaestudios.bsky.social•20 days ago

I’m American and I support this message! We don’t his idiotic tariffs either! Crafters, Unite! (On our respective sides of the boarder 😄) Hopefully this’ll all blow over soon.
Also, my brain read Canadian Catnappers for some reason 🤣
Is absconding with our cats the official Canadian retaliation?

saturniidaestudios.bsky.social•20 days ago

Or is it just time for a nap in the sunshine? Hopefully the latter. 😄

northerstoic.bsky.social•20 days ago

As an American I support this.

brianmwise.bsky.social•20 days ago

I have a feeling it won't be hard to find those, soon enough.

The Canadian yarn will be the less expensive yarn.

rhymexreason.bsky.social•20 days ago

This is my fave Canadian yarn company: https://handmaiden.ca/

smittycanada1.bsky.social•20 days ago

Great idea! Thanks! #Canada

dreadlichking.bsky.social•20 days ago

Support your local wool industry ❤️
Sheep farmers could use the boost and wool is an excellent natural product. Fire resistant, warm, biodegradable, AND it'll still keep you warm when wet.

williscamp.bsky.social•20 days ago

indie dyer in Sherwood Park, AB https://campfiberyarns.com/

lcarterwrites.bsky.social•20 days ago

https://www.canadianwool.org/

demisavage77.bsky.social•20 days ago

Love Biscotte Yarns ❤️🇨🇦

micheanpdx.bsky.social•20 days ago

American knitter here who is mortified by her country. I will continue to support Canadian goods.

jaustenw.bsky.social•20 days ago

Thank you for this.

bellwy.bsky.social•20 days ago

Adding a Quebec option 😊
https://www.lesbrebisdubeaurivage.com/fr

whittlesworth.bsky.social•20 days ago

Two I have been talking up on here, I support both and love their products. Farms, one in Owen Sound and the other near Kingston.
Thank you for highlighting this, Lucie.
https://www.wooliesinthecountry.ca/
https://silvercloudalpacas.com/

msmegil.bsky.social•20 days ago

Fleece and Harmony. Canadian from sheep to shelf. Great service too.

marysez.bsky.social•20 days ago

Yay! Good call

daumpl.bsky.social•20 days ago

More information, please, on brands. Thank you so much!!

ysabiau.bsky.social•20 days ago

100% agreed. Love the stuff produced by Handmaiden Yarns from Halifax NS! https://www.handmaiden.ca/

malatruse.bsky.social•20 days ago

I got an embroidery set from Hook Line and Tinker and I'm loving it!

anniefitz12.bsky.social•20 days ago

Would love to purchase Canadian yarn. Will research. ✊️

qua12.bsky.social•20 days ago

Thank trump for this👍

chachiluz.bsky.social•20 days ago

I have been buying American wool from Amazon . I am in the Uk 🇬🇧. Happy to buy Canadian!🇨🇦

chachiluz.bsky.social•20 days ago

I am also following you guys!

laurabwilson.bsky.social•20 days ago

This American also wants to support Canadian businesses.

grannybernie.bsky.social•20 days ago

I have always done that and I knit a lot

eastwest65.bsky.social•20 days ago

https://eglifarm.com/

jennyturner.bsky.social•20 days ago

I’ve loved Smash Knits. https://www.smashknits.com/en-us

certarimuse.bsky.social•20 days ago

From your American (and not those whack jobs over here) friends, please do!! Support local while we get our heads out of our asses!!

ocotillocut.bsky.social•20 days ago

Thank you for the names of Canadian yarn stores. I'll be looking there first for my yarns. 🧶

drcollette.bsky.social•20 days ago

Australia does too - and they ship - https://morrisandsons.com.au/?srsltid=AfmBOordgc84s2BZAN3o4CsKFKtZ3j2n53gnkic58MeNESS4cJlXfFJy

drcollette.bsky.social•20 days ago

If you want organic, Australian grown yarn try https://saylittlehenshop.com/collections/australian-grown?srsltid=AfmBOoqFsb0PBBfuEDkmat-KdZGJjbWSBCWvWLTpItB98O4gqTpAwP3-

dale2004.bsky.social•19 days ago

Jump place the Tariffs and when he saw the damages he ran and called Canada and Mexico

meglarz.bsky.social•20 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/indigodragonfly.bsky.social

Kim McBrien Evans is a wonderful Canadian designer, teacher, and dyer.

skearney1953.bsky.social•20 days ago

Topsy Farms located just west of Kingston on Amherst Island is a sheep farm that has been in operation for 50+ years. The yarn they sell (along with other products) are 100% Canadian.

1/2

skearney1953.bsky.social•20 days ago

2/2
The wool is cleaned without using harsh chemicals so the fibres don't break which is what usually causes the itchy feeling some folks experience with wool. Products can be ordered online. The website is https://topsyfarms.com

emilyknits.bsky.social•20 days ago

They are also marvellous people, and can be followed here: @topsyfarms.bsky.social

skearney1953.bsky.social•20 days ago

Thanks. I follow them on FB and youtube and didn't realize they were here too.

emilyknits.bsky.social•20 days ago

They’re neighbours of ours when we’re on Amherst Island. If you can ever get there, it’s worth the trip.

skearney1953.bsky.social•20 days ago

Actually my dad was born and raised, along with his 11 siblings, on Amherst Island. There aren't any Kearneys left on the Island (except in the cemetery next to Topsy) but there are still lots of McGinns, McMullens, and Wemps. I live in Kingston so I'm still able to get over now and then.

potusspout.bsky.social•20 days ago

essievee80.bsky.social•20 days ago

American crocheter here. I am so sorry that the bullshittery in this country has become your all’s problem too. I’m absolutely ashamed of all of it.

luciecatnip.bsky.social•20 days ago

I appreciate all of the American resisters. We'll all get through this.

jomuj.bsky.social•20 days ago

I’m so sorry too. We are mortified. I will happily he buying all Canadian yarn and anything else I can possibly find no matter what the cost. We love you here in Massachusetts!!! ❤️

phecdaplato.bsky.social•20 days ago

I have a question. The tariffs are taxes basically. All that money will go to well Trump. The more expensive, the more taxes into his pocket .. this plan is deeper than we are looking at.

luciecatnip.bsky.social•20 days ago

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna190336

scootertramp.bsky.social•20 days ago

Tariffs are a concept that is completely lost on the Orange Dimwit and his maga cult.

mayasteward.bsky.social•20 days ago

Yarn is expensive for me now. I don't think I can afford any coming from Canada.

luciecatnip.bsky.social•20 days ago

Not everyone can. I also get yarn from local thrift shops and garage sales so I'm supporting those sellers too.

bethlpm.bsky.social•20 days ago

Minnesota here! Please adopt us Canada!!! I am a knitter too.

stuzchemnerd.bsky.social•20 days ago

Fully support this, from an American. If this ever gets over, I will be getting some good Canadian yarn.

541vagabond.bsky.social•20 days ago

I can take the Amtrak (for now at least) from Portland to Vancouver, BC. It will be worth it to support Canadian business without giving Musky and the Orange Fuhrer a cut. Sounds like I can find some excellent knit goods up there!

luciecatnip.bsky.social•20 days ago

SweetGeorgia is a popular yarn store in Vancouver.

https://shop.sweetgeorgiayarns.com/

graciekata.bsky.social•20 days ago

Stay strong Canada! Your sane American neighbors stand with you!!!

fiona-knits.bsky.social•20 days ago

We have hundreds of LYS and indie Canadian hand dyers as well as yarn manufacturers.

jazziknits.bsky.social•20 days ago

Embarrassed and so very sorry American here. Love this dyer: https://songbirdfibres.ca

jazziknits.bsky.social•20 days ago

Whoop … didn’t realize she is here! @songbirdfibres.bsky.social

april-aries.bsky.social•20 days ago

Some of my favorite hand dyed yarn comes from Canada! (Lichen and Lace for one that I can think of off the top of my head)

georgalina.bsky.social•20 days ago

Know lots of knitters!
“Me too”!

amethystrocks.bsky.social•20 days ago

Share the info here so we Resisters in the US can buy their products to help show our support for Canada!

luciecatnip.bsky.social•20 days ago

There are a lot of links in the comments. ❤️

luciecatnip.bsky.social•5 days ago

You're welcome 😊

amethystrocks.bsky.social•5 days ago

Thanks!

lionesss.bsky.social•19 days ago

Here’s one from Ontario. She raises the sheep, spins the wool and dyes it.https://www.etsy.com/shop/RainbowWoodsFarm

barbarall21.bsky.social•20 days ago

Thank you for this. I've been thinking of all the things I buy and yarn is right up there. 🇨🇦

arderby.bsky.social•20 days ago

Here in Hillsborough NC we are proud stockists of Koigu, Fleece Artist, and Hand Maiden yarns. Not only Canadians should support these yarns, but all knitters and crocheters. You may find us at https://www.HillsboroughYarn.com

admansky.bsky.social•20 days ago

Check out my friend Shireen's beautiful yarns - https://thebluebrick.ca

danadelibovi.bsky.social•20 days ago

Thanks—working on ways to shop Canadian from the USA.

blueberryfarmer.bsky.social•20 days ago

🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

ccal246.bsky.social•20 days ago

I’m an American crocheter and some of of my favorite yarns come from a Candadian indie yarn dyer. Arcane Fibre Works

arcanefibreworks.bsky.social•18 days ago

❤️❤️❤️

lizzy9.bsky.social•19 days ago

Yes, agree! They have wonderful colour mixes and the yarn is nice to work with

songbirdfibres.bsky.social•20 days ago

Tooting my own horn! Bird-inspired colourways, hand dyed lovingly in Stratford, Ontario. https://songbirdfibres.ca

timothynsage.bsky.social•20 days ago

I'm a felter. Do you have any good leads on roving?

downeast72.bsky.social•20 days ago

Briggs and Little Woollen Mill. New Brunswick

peislandergirl.bsky.social•20 days ago

I knit with Briggs & Little 🇨🇦 all the time! #briggsandlittleyarn #regal #canadianyarn #nordicmixsweater

jaysmom.bsky.social•20 days ago

Beautiful sweater!

peislandergirl.bsky.social•20 days ago

Thank you! ☺️

heathermclaughlin.bsky.social•20 days ago

The best!!!!!

sherrynoik.bsky.social•20 days ago

Came for this thread, stayed when I scrolled some of your other posts.

luciecatnip.bsky.social•20 days ago

Thank you ❤️

metsgirl84.bsky.social•20 days ago

There was a little yarn shop we visited in Windsor, Ont. that had beautiful yarn. They weren’t brands I ever saw here in the States. We need to make another border run and get some, my daughter loved it.

pocketfulofwhy.bsky.social•20 days ago

Also fabric shops! L’ouiseau is a favorite of mine (I’m south of the border in Vermont, unfortunately….can we join Canada please? ).

napeungae.bsky.social•20 days ago

I’m there and want to join too. We are basically Quebec but without the French language. :-)

pocketfulofwhy.bsky.social•20 days ago

I’m down in almost Mass, but still within the borders!

ginamyhill-jones.bsky.social•20 days ago

Discover handspun… gorgeous !!!

californiakatie.bsky.social•20 days ago

Which brands? Can we get them in the states?

luciecatnip.bsky.social•20 days ago

Search for Canadian yarn. Some Canadian shops sell American brands like Lion Brand, Red Heart, Premier etc so you have to check the label info. I imagine most of them ship to the US and worldwide.

endbillionaires.bsky.social•20 days ago

Please fuck our country as hard as you can. We hate him so so so very much.

mrkich.bsky.social•20 days ago

📌

2btheleaves.bsky.social•20 days ago

That’s good to know

mass-hole.bsky.social•20 days ago

Otherwise, try hobbii in Denmark. Fast shipping and good prices.

nanastita.bsky.social•20 days ago

Thank you for posting this info. 🧶🙂

valbakes.bsky.social•20 days ago

Your best bet is to find your local yarn store and see what all they have. I just went to mine for her 20yh anniversary sale and got yarn from all over the map. I also found out she makes her own yarn and names it after places around our city. @babettasyarn.bsky.social

floridavoter.bsky.social•20 days ago

The first yarn I ever bought was in Canada! I learned to knit so I could use it. Sending love and apologies from Florida.

tricoteuse1.bsky.social•20 days ago

Dont forget the désigner l'île Sarah Bleau, Marie Christine Lévesque and the yarns of Madolaine, Julie Asselin

bistitchual-lys.bsky.social•20 days ago

There are a couple great feeds to follow for Canadian dyed yarn and yarn stores. Both were created by @tullysyarn.bsky.social
Hand-dyed in Canada 🇨🇦 🧶 and
🇨🇦Local Yarn Stores 🇨🇦 🧶

tullysyarn.bsky.social•20 days ago

I sure do! I also have feeds for Canadian pattern designers and fibre fairs in Canada, so you can get your locally dyed and farmed fibres in person. They will be built out as more accounts join up, anyone who wants to be added to this list can message me or try using an associated hashtag 🇨🇦🧶🧦🧤🧣🇨🇦

maplesweet.bsky.social•20 days ago

Not a knitter but ordered the gorgeous Pom poms from Galt House of yarn shop !

https://www.galthouseofyarn.ca/

myownbeliefs.bsky.social•20 days ago

We love you Canada. I do.

trishac2025.bsky.social•20 days ago

True. I used to get really beautiful yarns from Prince Edward Island. (Back in the 70s.)

jsev44.bsky.social•20 days ago

I need some good cotton yarn. Got any links?

luciecatnip.bsky.social•20 days ago

Here's one:

https://pandayarns.ca/?srsltid=AfmBOopD9C0j0KEIBJlyrvCb9HTWmKl8JPKH-Fqot9csusi-tjpqigCO

jsev44.bsky.social•20 days ago

Thank you so much!

luciecatnip.bsky.social•20 days ago

You're welcome. It doesn't look like they carry any about sport weight but if you search for Canadian cotton yarn, there are several other options.

biffymorton.bsky.social•20 days ago

I think The Knit Cafe in
Toronto might be an option.

hugh-adams.bsky.social•20 days ago

...and advertise these companies in other countries - like the UK - that don't have trade tariffs in place, the long term goal, even if tariffs are restored back to zero, would be to find other future markets to reduce the effects of future presidential temper tantrums.

luciecatnip.bsky.social•20 days ago

Good idea.

coleenswimmom.bsky.social•20 days ago

I’ve been wondering if they will be part of the tariffs.

luciecatnip.bsky.social•20 days ago

I haven't checked both countries' tariff lists yet but if Trump imposed a 25% tariff on everything, besides the 10% on oil, it will probably impact American yarn. I'll find out.