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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:

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.

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.

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!! 

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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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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

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from the Opal, Berroco, James C Brett and Estelle lines. 

These are self-patterning, colourful,  soft, 4ply sock yarns that are machine washable. Great for sweaters too.

75% wool, 25% polyamide

100g = 425m (1 skein = 1 pair of socks) 

Needles 2.5 - 3 mm

Tension: 30st x 42 rows

 Care: Machine washable / dryable

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from the Opal, Berroco, James C Brett and Estelle lines. 

Berroco Comfort Sock is an economical soft non woolen yarn with engineered colour patterning as well as popular solid colours in a sock yarn weight. Comfort Sock is 50% Super fine nylon and 50% super fine acrylic. Machine wash and tumble dry. Superfine #1.

Ball Weight:
3.50 oz / 100 g

Hank Length:
447 yds / 412 m

Knitting Gauge:
7.5 sts = 1"
30 sts & 40 rows = 4" (10cm)

Needle Size:
3(US) / 3.25 mm

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from the Opal, Berroco, James C Brett, Lang and Estelle lines. 

The Hundertwasser range has been inspired by the Austrian-born New Zealand artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser, an Austrian painter, and sculptor who embraced bold colours.  

A beautiful, 4 ply self-patterning yarn

75% super wash wool, 25% polyamide

100g = 425m (1 skein = 1 pair of socks) 

Needles 2.5 - 3 mm

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from the Opal, Berroco,  James C Brett and Lang lines. 

The wool contains 35% luxurious Bluefaced Leicester making this one of the most sumptuous 4 Ply products on the market.

Available in a range of vibrant colours, solids and self-patterning.

Ideal for socks!

Fiber: 75% Wool - 25% Nylon
Weight: 100gm
Length: 400m
Tension: 28sts x 36 rows = 10cm 
Needles: 3.25 mm
Care: Machine Wash 30°

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from  Opal, Berroco, James C Brett, Lang and Estelle lines. 

One 100g 4 ply ball is enough to make an adult size pair of socks. Alternatively, can be teamed up with Opal's multi-coloured, self patterning sock yarn for toe and heel contrast. Also great for knitting hats, mitts, shawls, and sweaters!

75% super wash wool / 25% polyamide
Weight 4 Ply
Needle Size 2.5mm (US 1 / 2)
Tension 30 stitches, 42 rows to 10cm / 4" square
Ball Weight 100g
Length 425m / 464yds
Care Machine wash at 30C

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario carries a great selection of yarns from Berroco, Cascade, Estelle, King Cole, James C Brett,  Wendy, West Yorkshire Spinners, Pro Lana,  Hayfield, Lopi, and more! Coming in many fibers, such as wool, cotton, alpaca, silk, and acrylic, as well as blends, in 4PLY, Sport, DK, Worsted, Aran, Chunky, and super chunky weights.

REGIA PAIRFECT – A new dimension in sock knitting! This innovation by Regia makes it incredibly easy to knit two identical socks from one ball.

Thanks to "Easy Start" it is easy to find the beginning of each sock and to start knitting.

It’s very easy: The yellow starter thread marks the beginning of each sock. Simply cut off the yellow starter thread and begin knitting the first sock. After the first sock is completed, unwind the yarn to the next yellow starter thread and cut it off. Then simply knit the second sock. How easy is that!?

Pairfect is made with a hard-wearing blend of wool and polyamide that’s machine-washable! 

A colourful highlight for your feet that will make even the darkest winter days bright!

Fibre content: Polyamide: 25%, Virgin Wool: 75%
Yarn Ball Weight: 100 g / 3.50 oz
Yarn Meterage/Yardage: 420 m / 459 yds
Tension/Gauge: 30 sts x 42 rows = 10cm
Knitting Needle: 2-3 mm
Care: machine washable / dryable

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from the Opal, Berroco, James C Brett and Estelle lines. 

Howdy , Opal Friends! Our Opal Country collection sparks an atmospheric natural romance. We take you on a journey of comfort with flame warmth and evening atmosphere. We listen to the sounds of western swing in a robust music barn and look forward to a drink together in the saloon. Opal Country combines the colours of nature in 4 shades, so that there are the right colors for every country boy and country girl.

• 75% virgin wool (super wash) / 25% polyamide
• 100g ball approx. 425m
• Opal sweater and sock yarn 4-ply
• soft and absorbent
• durable
• not felting
• not incoming
• Machine washable at 40°C thanks to the Super wash finish
• suitable for knitting machines                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Vintage Sock joins our popular Vintage family of yarns! This machine wash blend features a wide colour range, an incredibly soft feel, and yardage that goes on and on. Its unique fiber blend makes laundering a breeze and is perfectly suited for easy-care socks, garments, and accessories for both children and adults. 

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from the Opal, Berroco, James C Brett and Estelle lines. 

Opal Jazz is a snazzy range of purpose-designed sock yarns whose names are inspired by all things jazz.

Get creative with these jazzy colour motifs.  Fun multicolour 4 ply blends

75% super wash wool, 25% polyamide

100g = 425m (1 skein = 1 pair of socks) 

Needles 2.5 - 3 mm

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from the Opal, Berroco, James C Brett and Estelle lines. 

Funny Feetz 4 ply is a fun self striping sock yarn from James C. Brett. It  comes in a variety of colour combinations and has been designed for socks but is also great for smaller projects, such as toys and accessories.

Funny Feetz With Bamboo is manufactured from a blend of 50% Super wash Wool/25% Polyamide/25% Bamboo. 

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from  Opal, Berroco, James C Brett, Cascade yarns, Lang and Estelle lines. 

Lang Super Soxx is a high-quality sock yarn. With colours that have been dyed for fantastic effects, and easy care, it's sure to become your go-to sock yarn.
Care instructions: Machine Wash Cold, Tumble Dry Low

75% Super wash Wool, 25% Nylon

420m 

Gauge: 30 sts by 41 rows on 2.5mm -3.5mm

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from the Opal, Berroco, James C Brett and Lang lines. 

The wool contains 35% luxurious Blueface Leicester making this one of the most sumptuous 4 Ply products on the market.

Available in a wide range of self-patterning colours.

Ideal for socks!

Fiber: 75% Wool - 25% Nylon
Weight: 100gm
Length: 400m
Tension: 28sts x 36 rows = 10cm 
Needles: 3.25 mm
Care: Machine Wash 30°

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from the Opal, Berroco, James C Brett, Regia and Lang lines. 

Regia Tweed is made with a hard-wearing blend of wool and polyamide that’s machine-washable! 

Get ready to twist and twirl with our Regia Tweed 4Ply Sock ! With its unique Regia Tweed design, this yarn is perfect for creating socks, shawls, and sweaters that will add a touch of quirky charm to any outfit. Don't just knit, make a statement!

Fiber content: 70% Virgin Wool, 25% Polyamide, 5%Viscose
Yarn Ball Weight: 150 g / 5.3 oz
Yarn Meterage/Yardage: 400 m / 437 yds
Knitting Needle: 2.5-3.25mm
Care: Machine washable at 40 degrees Celsius, dryer proof

Get cozy with Cascade Refine 4Ply! Made with 75% merino wool, 20% nylon and 5% viscose this sock yarn not only keeps your feet warm but can also create stylish sweaters. With a wide range of colours to choose from and easy machine washability, this yarn will be your new go-to for all your knitting projects!

75% Recycled Super wash Merino Wool, 20% Recycled Nylon, 5% Recycled Viscose
Machine wash cool, tumble dry low.

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from the Opal, Berroco,  James C Brett and Estelle lines. 

Opal's Rainforest collection comes in 4 ply that knits up into a fun wildlife stripe.

Needle/Hook size 2.5

• 75% virgin wool (super wash) / 25% polyamide
• 100g balls approx. 425m
• Opal sweater and sock wool 4 Ply
• soft 
• durable
• unshrinkable

Flotte Sock 4ply Mouline knits up into the classic look of a work sock, with a fun twist!

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from the Opal, Berroco, Sirdar, James C Brett and Estelle lines. 

Opal Cotton Premium 2020 - a collection of self patterning sock yarn in a soft, light blend of cotton, wool and polyamide (nylon) AND the perfect cool, soothing summer must-have colors! One 100 gram skein will knit up an average pair of adult socks using 2.25mm - 2.75mm needles.  Limited editions, enjoy them while you can!

Blend: 38% Super wash Wool, 32% Polyamide, 30% Cotton
Yardage: 445yds / 410m
Yarn Weight:1: Fingering Weight
Gauge: 30sts = 4" / 10cm on 2.00 - 3.00mm / US 0 - 2.5 needles:
Hook/Needle Size:2.00mm / US0 - 3.00mm / US2.5

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from the Opal, Berroco, Sirdar, James C Brett and Estelle lines. 

Vincent van Gogh often carried out colour experiments with balls of wool for his paintings. Opal, on the other hand, was inspired by Van Gogh's paintings. This gorgeous collection, based on paintings such as Starry Night, Café Terrace at Night, Vase with Twelve Sunflowers and Bedroom in Arles, is the result. The colour palette of a particular painting is always incorporated in the 8 colours of the yarn collection.

75% Super wash Wool, 25% Nylon

100 g, 464 yds (425 m)

30 sts, 2.25 - 3 mm needles

Machine wash cold, lay flat to dry.

Made in Germany

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a variety of wool, wool mix,  bamboo and cotton sock yarns from the Opal, Berroco, James C Brett and Estelle lines. 

Opal Sweet Kiss 4-Ply is a yarn formed by 4 strands with a thin thickness, suitable to work with 2.5 mm knitting needles. It is a "Pullover & Sockenwolle" yarn, which guarantees versatility, allowing you to knit all kind of autumn and winter projects!

It is available in a romantic and bright colour palette, that will form speckled stripes in your projects. It is an ideal yarn to make warm socks with a unique colour pattern. Of course, it is also perfect to knit sweaters, hats, gloves, scarfs and other winter pieces.

• Fiber content: 75% wool, 25% nylon
• Ball size: 100 grams
• Yarn Weight: 4ply
• Approximate length: 425 meters
• Recommended needle size: 2.5mm
• Care: Machine washable but it is always wise to follow the care instructions on the ball band.

Water, the elixir of life in its incredible diversity. The bathtub diver likes it  warm and listens to the bubbles bursting in his cozy bubble bath.
Get up and get out of the waterbed castle and into your yellow boots. Would you rather walk along the rubber boot catwalk or splash around in the puddle ?
The wave crest riding and rapids rodeo are for all the brave cold water fans, while the dragonfly water dance only brings you delicately into contact with the surface of the water. Opal Crazy Waters combines an exciting design with beautiful color combinations.

Fingering/4ply
75% wool and 25% polyamide (sometimes includes polyester)
100gm ball 
Approx. 425m/464yds
Care instructions: Machine wash and dry, Non-felting.

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario carries a great selection of yarns from Berroco, Cascade, Estelle, King Cole, James C Brett,  Wendy, West Yorkshire Spinners, Pro Lanna,  Hayfield, Lopi, and more! Coming in many fibres, such as wool, cotton, alpaca, silk, and acrylic, as well as blends, in 4PLY, Sport, DK, Worsted, Aran, Chunky, and super chunky weights.

Sock yarns are wonderfully versatile and are the perfect choice for knitting mittens, gloves, hats, shawls, scarves and sweaters.

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario carries a great selection of yarns from Berroco, Cascade, Estelle, King Cole, James C Brett, Wendy, West Yorkshire Spinners, Pro Lana, Hayfield, Lopi, and more! Coming in many fibres, such as wool, cotton, alpaca, silk, and acrylic, as well as blends, in 4PLY, Sport, DK, Worsted, Aran, Chunky, and super chunky weights.

The wool contains 35% luxurious Bluefaced Leicester making this one of the most sumptuous 4 Ply products on the market.

Available in a range of vibrant colours, solids and self-patterning.

Ideal for socks!

Fiber: 75% Wool - 25% Nylon
Weight: 100gm
Length: 400m
Tension: 28sts x 36 rows = 10cm 
Needles: 3.25 mm
Care: Machine Wash 30°

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario carries a great selection of yarns from Berroco, Cascade, Estelle, King Cole, James C Brett,  Wendy, West Yorkshire Spinners, Pro Lana, Hayfield, Lopi, and more! Coming in many fibres, such as wool, cotton, alpaca, silk, and acrylic, as well as blends, in 4Ply, sport, DK, aran, worsted, chunky, and super chunky weights.

ColourLab Sock DK- Bring fabulous colour to your sock drawer with ColourLab Sock. Our classic British wool DK spun with 25% nylon for added strength and durability – making for warm and wearable socks.  This yarn would also knit up into beautiful hats and warm washable sweaters. Pick your musical mood with impactful colours that will be sure to make you sing and dance! 75% Wool, 25% Nylon

The twin socks with two identical colour repeats in one ball. Begin the first sock with the yarn from the inside of the ball. After about 200m you will find a piece of unprinted yarn. Cut this away. After that, the same colour repeat begins again for the second sock.