Books & Patterns

At the Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada we carry a large selection of Briggs and Little Canadian Wool Yarns which include Heritage, Regal, Tuffy, Sport, Atlantic and Soft Spun. We also carry a selection of Rovings, knitting books and patterns.🍁

From the tips of your toes to the top of your head, Saltwater Classics will keep you toasty warm with beautiful hand-knitted hats, mitts, gloves, socks and vamps. As their follow up to the best-selling Saltwater Mittens, Christine LeGrow and Shirley A. Scott have collected and expertly recreated some of Newfoundland's best loved knitwear. Along the way, they've sprinkled in a hefty dose of their own creative flair in presenting stunning patterns you'll never see anywhere else.

From salt-and-pepper cap, to boot socks, and trigger mitts to vamps (slippers), this book ahs something for everyone. All patterns are rated by difficulty and clearly presented for today's knitter. Dozens of colour photographs will inspire you to make your own bold colour choices – and encourage you to go outside and face the elements in your cozy new pieces. Featuring tips, tricks, and tales, Saltwater Classics is a book for everyone.

Paperback - 208 pages

Books are non-refundable

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Briggs & Little – The Real Wool Shop

At the Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada we carry a large selection of Briggs and Little Canadian Wool Yarns which include Heritage, Regal, Tuffy, Sport, Atlantic and Soft Spun. We also carry a selection of Rovings, knitting books and patterns.🍁

Saltwater Gifts is the latest book from the awarding winning knitting duo of Christine LeGrow and Shirley A. Scott.

Knitted gifts are treasured in Newfoundland, whatever the season. Designs unique to this storied island are made to keep loved ones warm all year long—even during early summer when icebergs chill the air. Capture your heart’s desire with a spring cap or bonnet. Explore the spectacular coastline wearing knitted socks and fine woolen gloves. Prepare for the cool months of autumn and winter with fashionable trigger mitts and hats. Warm up your home with cozy cushions and lovely tea cozies.

In the latest book of the best-selling Saltwater Knits series, Christine and Shirley offer some of Newfoundland’s most beloved knitwear designs. They also reveal the cultural heritage of these distinctive patterns and demonstrate why they are highly valued by those who live on this island known as “The Rock.”

Vivid photographs provide inspiration, but you are also encouraged to also select your own colours—making your gifts distinctive. Like other books in this series, Saltwater Gifts includes tips, tricks, and stories. All patterns are rated by difficulty and clearly presented for today’s knitters.

Books are non-refundable.

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Briggs & Little – The Real Wool Shop

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario offers a variety of crafting accessories, such as patterns, books, needles, stitch holders, yarn bowls, spindles, crochet hooks, buttons, needle protectors, and more, all in brands like Prym, Estelle, and ChiaoGoo.  

With Saltwater Socks, fourth in the Saltwater Knits series, readers will find designs inspired by Newfoundland’s traditional knitting patterns, while highlighting the island’s culture through innovative photography, anecdotes, and stories.

This eagerly awaited volume focuses on family socks that promise to amaze, from delicate Nighty Night Sleep Socks to sturdy Bell Island Tickle Vamps and iconic Puffin and Whale play socks for youngsters. Coordinating hats, gloves and fingerless mittens rooted in traditional design complete this exploration of contemporary Atlantic outdoor style. Detailed instructions and lavish photographs will appeal to readers and knitters of all ages and abilities.

At the Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada we carry a large selection of Briggs and Little Canadian Wool Yarns which include Heritage, Regal, Tuffy, Sport, Atlantic and Soft Spun. We also carry a selection of Rovings, knitting books and patterns.🍁

Saltwater Mittens pattern book  from Newfoundland, with more than 20 heritage designs to knit

by Christine LeGrow & Shirley A. Scott

These mittens are as practical as they are beautiful - double-knit with two colours means twice the warmth and wind resistance. The patterns are rated by difficulty and varied in style, including trigger mitts, wristers, five-finger mittens (a.k.a. gloves), fingerless mitts for wee ones, and, of course, classic mittens for all. The dozens of colour photographs will inspire you to make your own bold colour choices. The nuggets of history, and tales of mittens and their knitters, make Saltwater Mittens a book knitters and non-knitters alike can enjoy.

Paperback -190 Pages

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Briggs & Little – The Real Wool Shop

At the Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada we carry a large selection of Briggs and Little Canadian Wool Yarns which include Heritage, Regal, Tuffy, Sport, Atlantic and Soft Spun. We also carry a selection of Rovings, knitting books and patterns.🍁

Books are non-refundable

Patterns designed for use with Briggs & Little Heritage 2 Ply  x 1

Country Roving 5 Ply x 1

1 Skein is required for for one pair in all sizes. 

5 sts/inch using 4.0mm

Needles: 

3.5mm double pointed needles

4.0mm double pointed needles

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Yarn Wool Briggs & Little Heritage*🍁 – The Real Wool Shop

At the Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada we carry a large selection of Briggs and Little Canadian Wool Yarns which include Heritage, Regal, Tuffy, Sport, Atlantic and Soft Spun. We also carry a selection of Rovings, knitting books and patterns.🍁

Books are non-refundable

Patterns designed for use with Briggs & Little Sport (100% wool)
1 Skein is required for for one pair in all sizes. (Adult Men's/Ladies; Child (Small/Medium)

5 sts/inch x 10 rows using 3.0mm

Needles: 

3.0mm double pointed needles

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Yarn Wool Briggs & Little Sport*🍁 – The Real Wool Shop

At the Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada we carry a large selection of Briggs and Little Canadian Wool Yarns which include Heritage, Regal, Tuffy, Sport, Atlantic and Soft Spun. We also carry a selection of Rovings, knitting books and patterns.🍁

Books are non-refundable

Patterns designed for use with Briggs & Little Heritage or Briggs & Little Tuffy .

Adult: 2 skeins (+ 1 for contrast stripe if desired)

Child: 1 skein (+ 1 for contrast stripe if desired)

Child: 1 skein  (+ 1 for contrast stripe if desired)

12 sts/16 rows 2inches/5cm

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https://realwoolshop.ca/products/briggs-little-tuffy-yarn

At the Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada we carry a large selection of Briggs and Little Canadian Wool Yarns which include Heritage, Regal, Tuffy, Sport, Atlantic and Soft Spun. We also carry a selection of Rovings, knitting books and patterns.🍁

Books are non-refundable

Patterns designed for use with Briggs & Little Heritage or Briggs & Little Tuffy .

1 Skein is required for for one pair in all sizes.  Plus small amounts of contrast color.

12 sts/13 rows on 3.25mm

Needles: 

3.25mm Double Pointed needles

 The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario offers a variety of crafting accessories, such as patterns, books, needles, stitch holders, yarn bowls, spindles, crochet hooks, buttons, needle protectors, and more, all in brands like Prym, Estelle, and ChiaoGoo.  

Knitting the Neighborhood will have knitters stitching 24 projects in nostalgic delight. Now knitters can make their own replicas of five of Mister Rogers’ iconic zippered cardigans in nine unisex adult sizes. Supplementary information on how to substitute in a knitted button band is included for those who may not feel ready to tackle a zipper. Additional patterns make it so even children can have their own Mister Rogers cardigan and babies can sport an adorable faux-cardigan onesie.

With patterns for puppets, the neighborhood trolley, cardigan Christmas ornaments, blankets with classic phrases stitched in, and a posable Mister Rogers doll with changeable penny loafers and sneakers, each project replicates or is heavily inspired by some aspect of one of the world’s favorite television shows. Including fun facts about and photography from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and Fred Rogers himself, this book is also a heartwarming tribute to everyone’s favorite neighbor.

Crochet books with several, cute patterns to make

4-8 patterns in each book

 Perfect for beginners, this fun, felty book teaches a different technique in each project. The authors take you on a journey, building up your skills from basic needle felting to confidently using armatures. They share their secrets with you and teach you how to capture expression and character in faces, as well as how to create realistic figures or more exaggerated caricatures.

You can sculpt miniature teacup worlds, endangered and garden animals and even your friends and family! It’s all covered in this fun and accessible book.

With twelve varied projects to get stuck into, you just need to choose where to start. Beginners will love this much-needed guide to a fascinating craft.

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Felting – The Real Wool Shop

All together now: Awwwww! In Little Felted Animals, author Marie-Noelle Horvath shows how to make the cutest little miniature animals, using just a few simple tools and some wool roving.

Birds, bears, cats, dogs, mice, a fox, a sheep, a seal, and a bunny—sixteen little bundles of fluff in all.

Then give these critters as gifts, use them as decorations, or arrange them on tabletops. By Marie-Noelle Horvath

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Felting – The Real Wool Shop

Books are non-refundable

407  Berroco Sesame
The seven patterns in this collection demonstrate just how great Berroco Sesame is for knitting and crochet!

408 Berroco Arno
Timeless sophistication—that’s the feeling you get when working with Berroco Arno, embodied in these seven knitting patterns.

409 Berroco Providence
Seven patterns that make the most of a classic tweedy yarn!

410 Berroco Pirouette
Cozy patterns to knit that you’ll never want to remove! The seven knitting patterns in this collection make the most of our new boucle yarn with simple stitches working up to stunning projects.

411 Berroco Coco
Knits in no time! The six knitting patterns in the Berroco Coco collection work up quickly thanks to the bulky-weight yarn.

412 Berroco Nomad
Ten knitting patterns, ranging from hat and mittens sets to sweaters and bold scarves, show off the beautiful texture of Berroco Nomad.

Berroco Portfolio Volume 5
The 15 patterns in this collaboration from independent designers and the Berroco design team show off the versatility of Berroco Remix and Berroco Remix Light. These machine-washable, wool-free yarns are recycled from garment industry pre-consumer waste, and work in any kind of knitting or crochet pattern beautifully. You'll love making and wearing these pieces!

In the depths of Grimblewood forest, tucked away under rustling pine and spruce trees, you’ll find the Grimblewood gnomes: an eclectic and kindly bunch, ready to welcome anyone who rambles their way. From Gnorri, the skilled gardener tending to the Ancient Oak, to Gnoddy, who loves a cup of acorn and chanterelle tea, here is a charming circle of gnomes to knit and befriend...

Need-to-gnome:

• Discover all the materials and notions you need, as well as all the necessary know-how, including how to block, stuff and assemble your gnomes to create their distinct personalities.
• Each gnome has their own distinguishing features: choose from hats with earflaps, cablework, tassels or whimsical curled tips; knit outfits with colourwork details, stripes or cabling; create majestic beards with corkscrew curls or delicate loops, or even add some beard pockets!
• Suitable for confident knitters, the book contains all the necessary colourwork and cable charts, along with Sarah’s ‘Chart of Everything’: the ultimate guide to calculating the yarn weights you need for each and every gnome.
• Every gnome is made in two weights of yarn fingering (4-ply) and light worsted (DK/8-ply) so you can knit your chosen new friend in a small or medium size. Or both!
• Advice is given on how to adapt your gnomes to make them child-friendly, if you wish to make friends for the little ones in your life.

Big Splash Knits presents more than 20 outerwear knitting projects perfect for a boil-up in the woods, a hike by the sea, or a trot around town. Each pattern is accompanied by expertly and clearly written instructions and inspirational full-colour photographs. Helpful tips and colourful stories round out this collection.

Written with the same passion and attention to detail as the award-winning Saltwater Knits series, Big Splash Knits will appeal to a wide range of knitters. Big Splash Knits designs are inspired by the traditions of Atlantic Canada, showcasing a love of life by the ocean that will resonate with neighbours in New England and like-minded knitters in Europe and Scandinavia.

West Yorkshire Spinners' Home for Christmas is a collection of festive knitting patterns by Jenny Watson. There is something truly special about making for your home and giving to family and friends, knowing that the finished piece will be treasured year after year. Across this collection you will find classic details combined with playful, modern touches - each design is extra special and always unique.

Ring Bound book making it so much easier to work with. The book includes patterns for blankets, cushions, hot water bottle cover, baubles, stockings, gift sacks, bunting and a ginger bread doll.

This comprehensive knitting manual has everything you need to start knitting. It includes a wide range of techniques, including lace, cables, textured patterns, colourwork, beaded knitting and embellishment, all accompanied by fully-illustrated step-by-step instructions that are perfect for the absolute beginner. For more experienced knitters there are advanced techniques and useful pointers to give their knitted items that professional touch. At the back of the book there's a link to 25 how-to videos to help you if you get stuck on a particular technique.

The book starts with a run-through of the basic tools and equipment you’ll need, as well as a guide to choosing the right yarn and needles. This is followed by a trouble-shooting SOS section that shows you how to spot and avoid mistakes, and tips on how to rescue and fix common errors. The book concludes with handy information on how to connect with fellow knitters to share and sell your work, and how to find charity projects.

Delve into the whimsical delights of Enchanted Woods, where every turn of the page leads to a magical adventure!

Imagine stepping into a fairy tale brought to life with yarn and needles. Wander through charming Bluebell Cottages nestled under twinkling stars, explore cosy Toadstool Houses hidden among mossy glades, and meet the enchanting knitting Fairies and mischievous Pixies who call this whimsical world home.

Designed by Carol Connelly using assorted DK yarns, this book is packed with projects to fill your heart with joy and. your home with handmade magic. So, grab your needles, sprinkle a little pixie dust, and get ready to knit up some woodland wonders!

Knit a stylish collection of contemporary, colourful sweaters and cardigans from popular author Melanie Berg (Mairlynd). Discover 13 unique designs to suit your style and make you smile!

From rummaging through vintage wardrobes to knitting bespoke pieces, this collection is inspired by Melanie Berg's personal journey of discovery and creativity. Each of the 13 cozy knits has been carefully selected for its special features be it innovative construction, a clever button trick, or the exceptional qualities of a particular yarn. These patterns are crafted to inspire confident knitters to step out of their comfort zones and try something new.

Every pattern can be worked in 7 different sizes and each includes all the necessary charts, illustrations and clear photography, to make construction a breeze.

The patterns are interspersed with tips and advice; and at the end, discover how other readers have already interpreted Mairlynd’s patterns and made the sweaters their own.