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Get cozy and stylish with our Briggs & Little Regal🍁 yarn! Crafted from premium Canadian wool, it's perfect for all your worsted weight projects. Stay warm while supporting local businesses. Can you say, 'Eh-mazing'?!

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.🍁

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100% Canadian Wool - Worsted Weight
Skein size 113 gr, 196 meters
Fiber Content 100% Canadian Wool
Tension: 20 sts = 10cm/ 4" on 4.5 mm needles
Care Hand wash, dry flat

PLEASE NOTE: Colours may not be exact due to monitor settings and may vary slightly from the actual yarn colours.

*Due to increased costs and shipping fees, some colours have incurred price increases. 

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Get cozy with Briggs & Little's Heritage🍁! Made with 100% Canadian wool, this Aran weight yarn is perfect for all your fall knitting projects. With a wide selection of vibrant colours, your creations will be as unique as you are. Embrace your inner crafter today!

At the Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, we carry a large selection of Briggs and Little Canadian yarns, including Heritage, Regal, Tuffy, Sport, and Atlantic, as well as soft spun. We also have a large selection of rovings, battings, how-to books, and patterns.🍁

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100% Canadian Wool - Aran Weight
Skein size 113 gr, 196 meters
Fiber Content 100% Canadian Wool
Tension 17 sts = 4"
Needles 5 mm
Care Hand wash, dry flat

PLEASE NOTE: Colours may not be exact due to monitor settings and may vary slightly from the actual yarn colours.

Please order enough yarn to complete your project to ensure the same dye lot.

Click here to find the patterns.

Books & Patterns – The Real Wool Shop

Also available, Briggs and Little Heavy Sock Pattern:

Stay warm and cozy with our Canadian-made  Briggs & Little Tuffy! This Aran weight sock wool is perfect for all your winter crafting needs, not just for socks. Made with a durable wool nylon  mix, it's the ideal choice for any project. Get ready to bundle up and get creative with Tuffy! 🍁

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

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Briggs & Little Tuffy Yarn is 80% Canadian wool / 20% Nylon. Great for work socks!
113gm skein/196 metres

This yarn is suitable for knitting socks, mittens, gloves, sweaters, vests, scarves or hats, weaving blankets or upholstery material

Note: This yarn is suitable for knitting all patterns designed for Heritage 2-ply.
Fibre Content 80% Canadian Wool, 20% Nylon

Tension 17 sts =10cm/4"
Needles Sizes 5 mm needles
Care Hand wash, dry flat

PLEASE NOTE: Colours may not be exact due to monitor settings and may vary slightly from the actual yarn colours.

Please order enough yarn to complete your project to ensure the same dye lot.

https://realwoolshop.ca/collections/books-patterns

Also available, Briggs and Little Heavy Sock Pattern:

Stay cozy with Briggs & Little Sport! Made in Canada from 100% wool, this sport weight wool offers 393 meters of endless possibilities. With a wide variety of vibrant colours, let your creativity run wild with this playful and quirky yarn!! 

Made in Canada.

100% Wool, 1 Ply 24sts = 10cm(4″) on 3mm needles 430 yds/skein 40+ Shades Put up in 4 oz

This yarn is suitable for: Knitting sweaters, vests, socks, shawls, mittens, gloves, hats, Weaving blankets or coating material.

Yarn ply in some of the pics may be different than shown.

Clink on the link below for the Fine Socks pattern book to purchase

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Ready to add some Canadian charm to your knitting projects? Look no further than Briggs & Little Atlantic🍁! This chunky 100% wool  comes in a variety of vibrant colours, providing endless possibilities for cozy creations. Embrace your inner knitter and get your hands on some Atlantic🍁 today!

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

BEST SELLER!

100% Canadian Wool 

Skein size 113 gr, 135 yards (123 meters)
Fiber Content 100% Canadian Wool
Tension 14 sts = 10cm/4"
Needles 6 mm
Care Hand wash, dry flat

PLEASE NOTE: Colours may not be exact due to monitor settings and may vary slightly from the actual yarn colours.

Please order enough yarn to complete your project to ensure the same dye lot. 

Click here for a Varsity Flap Hat pattern made with Briggs & Little Atlantic yarn.

Get cozy with Briggs & Little's Lite 'n' Fancy Softspun🍁. Made from 100% Canadian wool, this sport weight yarn is not only soft, but also durable for all your knitting projects. Embrace the true essence of Canada with this premium wool.

Lite N’ Fancy – 100% Wool, 1 ply, 24 sts = 4″ (10cm) on 3mm needles,
240 yds (219m)/skein. Put up in 2 oz (57g) skeins. This sport weight wool is soft to the touch and comes in semi-solids and variegates, kettle-dyed by Fleece Artist.
This yarn is suitable for: fine sweaters, vests, scarves, mittens, gloves or hats.

Made in Canada

Click here for the Snow Queen Shawl pattern

Introducing the playful and quirky  Briggs & Little Softspun Hand Painted🍁! Made of 100% Canadian wool, each skein is individually hand painted for a unique touch. With worsted weight, it's perfect for your next knitting or crochet project. Get creative and add a little Canadian charm to your crafts!

 Hand Painted – 100% Wool, 2 ply, 20 sts = 4″ (10cm) on 4.5mm needles, 240 yds (219m)/skein. Put up in 4 oz. (113g) skeins

This  worsted weight wool yarn is hand painted by the Fleece Artist.

Made from a 25 micron wool, this yarn is soft enough for most people to wear next to the skin.

This yarn is suitable for: knitting sweaters, vests, scarves or hats.

Hand Painted Softspun has 5 shades available.

Made in Canada

Click here for All Dressed Up hat and mitten pattern made with Briggs & Little Softspun  yarn.

This Canadian-made wool roving is perfect for spinning and wet felting projects. Made from luxurious Merino wool, available in 1 lb and 1/4 lb rope size packages.

It is ideal for creating high quality, durable crafts.

Merino rovings are great for spinning, felting and knitting. They are perfect for all your crafting needs from thrummed mittens and  to all sorts of needle and wet felted projects!

Available in 1lb and 1/4lb bags.

This product features 100% Canadian wool spun into 5-ply pencil rovings, making it ideal for Cowichan-style knitting and for thrummed mittens or slippers. Weighing 227 grams, it's especially convenient for hand-spinning and for needle and wet  felted projects.

Tension varies 
Care: Hand Wash Cold, Dry Flat

PLEASE NOTE: Colours may not be exact due to monitor settings and may vary slightly from the actual yarn colours.

Please order enough yarn to complete your project to ensure the same dye lot.

Click here for the Canadian Pride Zipper Sweater pattern made with Briggs & Little Country Rovings

 This is an example of what one of our very creative customers did with her Country Roving.  She divided the five ply into one ply strands, and knit this very elaborate pattern in this vest (not quite complete yet).  

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 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

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 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

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 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 .

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

Indulge in effortless elegance with our Canadian made Petite Pull-on Pant. Perfect for a dressy occasion, this pant features a comfortable pull-on design and convenient pockets, making it both stylish and practical. Available in both navy and black, it's a must-have for any petite wardrobe. 

Sizes 4-18

65% Rayon, 30% Nylon, 3% Spandex

Get cozy with  Briggs & Little Softspun Cream! 🍁 Perfect for knitting beautifully soft sweaters and blankets, this super soft yarn will keep you warm and stylish. Embrace the cream colour and get creative with your knitting projects.

SOFTSPUN – 100% Wool, 2 ply, 20 sts = 4″ (10cm) on 4.5mm needles, 240 yds  (219m)/skein. Put up in 4 oz. (113g) skeins

Made from a 25 micron wool, this yarn is soft enough for most people to wear next to the skin.

This yarn is suitable for: knitting sweaters, vests, scarves, hats, mitts, blankets, anything you want to knit!

Made in Canada

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario offers a large selection of wool and merino rovings from various companies across Canada, such as Moss Creek, Custom Woolen Mills and  Briggs and Little. Available in one or ¼ pound bags, in a variety of colours. We also carry felting supplies, felting kits, and how-to books. 🍁

This Canadian raw wool roving is perfect for felting projects. Available in 1/4 lb size packages. Straight from our wool warehouse!

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.

Knits from the North Country is a collection of 25 designs by 20 Canadian designers from across the country.
This is a unique collection of knitting projects made with wool from
Briggs & Little, using Heritage, Regal, Sport, Atlantic and Super

These high-quality moccasins are made in Canada with genuine moosehide leather and feature a rubber sole. Their versatile style allows for use as both a slipper and comfortable walking shoe. Make a statement with classic Laurentian Chief moccasins, fully crafted to deliver long-lasting style and comfort.

Available in Men’s Sizes 8 to 12