Yarn and Felting

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, Canada has a great selection of yarns from Berroco, Cascade, Estelle, King Cole, James C Brett, Wendy, West Yorkshire Spinners, Pro Lanna,  Hayfield and Lopi.  We have these yarns in Wool, Cotton,  Alpaca, Silk and Acrylic including blends.  We carry 4PLY, Sport, DK, Worsted, Aran, Chunky and Super Chunky weights.

Hand dyed speckles of colour dance through a hank of this sophisticated DK weight yarn. Made of 100% super wash fine merino, it creates a warm fabric that is super soft, perfect for sweaters and accessories.

Fibre Content: 77% acrylic, 20% wool, 3% viscose

Washing Instructions:  machine washable

Size:  5mm needles

Tension:  18 sts x 24 rows = 10cm x 10 cm

Weight: 400g

Metres Per Ball: 695

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.

Opal Rainforest 19 Sock Yarn is a quality self-patterning sock yarn in 4 gorgeous colour combinations for wonderful long-lasting socks that are fun to knit. 6 PLY

Sock yarns are wonderfully versatile and are the perfect choice for knitting mittens, gloves and hats as well as socks. Suitable for knitting machines.

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 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.  

• 75% virgin wool (superwash) / 25% polyamide
• 100g ball approx. 425m
• Opal Sweater and Sock Yarn 4-ply
• soft and absorbent
• durable
• non-felting
• unshrinkable
• Machine washable at 40°C thanks to superwash finish
• suitable for knitting machines

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, 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. 

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Add a little shine to your festive makes with our Signature Sparkle 4ply Christmas yarn, available in the magical colourways of Silent Night, Fairy Lights and Vintage Tinsel. With all the warmth, softness and luxury of a 75% wool blend, which includes Bluefaced Leicester, there is also added nylon for durability. This delightful yarn also comes with a little sparkle that will evoke nostalgic Christmas memories and add shimmer to your needles and hooks in colourways perfect for decorations and stockings, as well as socks and shawls to put under the tree.

220 Superwash Wave is the new edition to the 220 range with a colour shift effect. The colour repeats are very long with some high contrast and tonal colour options. Machine washable and easy care. 100% Superwash Wool.

Stay cozy and stylish with our Cascade 220 Superwash Wave KW. This  soft wool is perfect for hats, sweaters, and more. Plus, it's super wash for easy maintenance. Don't compromise on comfort or quality - get the best of both worlds with our yarn!

This is a machine washable and tumble dry yarn.

Use this total easy care yarn for adult and child garments and accessories that need that extra touch of softness..

Weight: 100 g / 3.5 oz

• Meters Per Ball: 200m
• Needle Size/Tension: 4.5mm | 20 stitches

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 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

Indulge in the pure luxury of  Wendy Aran! Made with 100% British wool and available in big 200g balls, this Aran weight yarn is perfect for all your knitting needs. Stay cozy and stylish with  Wendy Aran!

You will not need many of these 200g balls to knit your next favourite sweater.

Weight: 200g

Length: 294m (321yds)

Needle Size: 5mm (US 8)

Tension: 18 sts, 24 rows, 10cm x 10cm

100% British wool

Click the link below to find our patterns.

Books & Patterns – The Real Wool Shop

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 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 has a great selection of yarns from Berroco, Cascade ,Estelle, King, Cole, James C Brett, Sirdar, Katia, Wendy, West Yorkshire Spinners, Pro Lanna, Universal, Sugarbush, Hayfield and Lopi.  We have these yarns in Wool, Cotton,  Alpaca, Silk and Acrylic including blends. We carry Fine, Sport, Worsted, Aran, DK, Chunky and Super Chunky weights.

Gorgeous, soft and luxurious blend of 50% super fine alpaca and 50% wool yarn.

Made by Berroco in Peru

100g 3.5 oz 

6mm

14 sts x 20 rows

131 yds /120 m

Hand wash

Click here for the Galilee Poncho with Sleeves pattern made with Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky yarn.

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.

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.

Length: 198m/219yds

Gauge: 20sts & 26 rows=4" (10 cm)

Needle Size: 5 mm

Fiber: 50% Superfine Alpaca 50% Peruvian Wool

Wash Info: Hand wash in cool water. Lay flat to dry.

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

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.

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada has a great selection of yarns from Berroco, Cascade ,Estelle, King Cole, James C Brett,  Wendy, West Yorkshire Spinners, Pro Lana,  Hayfield and Lopi.  We have these yarns in Wool, Cotton,  Alpaca, Silk and Acrylic including blends.  We carry 4Ply, Sport, DK, Worsted, Aran,  Chunky and Super Chunky weights.

128 Superwash is a buttery-soft merino. This easy-care yarn is a chunky weight and has great stitch definition!

Get cozy with this chunky yarn! Made from super wash merino wool, it's not only soft but also easy to care for. Perfect for all your knitting and crocheting projects. (Not your grandmother's yarn!)

It's great for kids, afghans, accessories and quick knits.

100% Super wash Merino Wool

Weight: 100 g / 3.5 oz  128 yards/ 117 meters

Suggested Gauge: 14 stitches = 4" (10 cm) on 6.0 mm needles

Alafosslopi is a thick Icelandic wool yarn, that is unspun, the oldest wool still in production in Iceland. It is excellent for knitting outdoor wear and super cozy garments.

Material: 100% new unspun wool
Ball: 100 g ~ 100 m
Suggested needle sizes: 6-6½ mm
Gauge 10×10 cm: 13 stitches and 18 rows

The Real Wool Shop in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada carries a wide variety of wool, wool blends, acrylic, cotton,

  Indulge in luxury with our Pro Lana Kid Seta. This lace weight yarn is a blend of silk and mohair, for a soft and warm touch. Use it on its own or hold it double with a plain yarn for a truly cozy garment. Perfect for chilly nights! Winter is coming...

70% Mohair, 30% Silk

25gr balls with 210m

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°

Scandi is a beautifully soft aran yarn with a generous 20% wool content for added warmth. This self patterning yarn creates stunning fair isle effect garments for all the family and it comes in large 150g balls.

Blend:
80% Premium Acrylic
20% Wool

Ball weight: 150g
Yardage: 292m/318y
Needle size: 5mm
Tension: 18 sts x 24 rows to 4″/ 10cm on 5mm needles

Tweed, stripes, and fair isle patterns, oh my!  With a great range of colour, and proven durability, Comfort Wolle's sock yarn is a treat for your budget and for your feet.  

420m / 100g per ball
sock weight yarn
fingering weight yarn
knits to 28-30 stitches per 10cm on 2.5mm needles
75% superwash wool, 25% polyamide
machine wash cool, dry flat
recommended for: socks

A colourful yarn, Wave brings an exciting twist to your stitches! Enjoy the unique waves of colour that flow across your work, making even the simplest of projects look like a stunning piece of art.

Get hooked on our NEW Estelle Wave This colourful and stripping yarn is perfect for quick gifts like hats and cowls. Its soft and versatile material makes it great for any project. Don't wait, add some wave to your knitting game!

This yarn is hand wash, lay flat to dry.

DETAILS

86% Merino wool 14% Nylon

Weight: 100 g / 3.5 oz

• Meters Per Ball: 200m
• Needle Size/Tension: 4.5mm | 20 stitches

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.

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