Yarn and Felting

Introducing Berroco Lanas Light Wool Mini Color Packs. Each pack includes 6 25g balls in a luxe canvas project bag. There are 4 color packs to choose from: Twilight, Fall Forest, Cool Beach, and Warm Sunset. Included with each pack is a digital download of the Lanas Light Mini Color Pack Design Collection!!!

Use the minis for colorwork in larger pieces or for smaller projects or accessories, like hats, cowls, or shawls.

Twilight- includes colour #7800,78103, 78136, 78101, 78123, 78450

Cool Beach- includes colour #78102, 78110, 78118, 78122, 78125, 78130

Warm Sunset- includes colour #78102, 78106, 78109, 78126, 78140, 78116

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.

Super Soxx Silk Color 4ply, the weekday collection is a soft and cool self-striping yarn, perfect for warm weather socks, baby items and accessories.
Care instructions: Machine Wash Cold, Tumble Dry Low

55% Super wash Wool, 25% Nylon, 20% Silk

437 yds/400m

Gauge: 2.5-3.0mm | 28-30sts

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 fine, sport, worsted, aran, DK, chunky, and super chunky weights.

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 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 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, 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

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.

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.

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.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

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,  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

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. The soft merino 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..

DETAILS

100% Super wash Merino Wool

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 and Lang lines. 

Regia Design Line 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!

Fiber content: 75% Virgin Wool, 25% Polyamide
Yarn Ball Weight: 150 g / 5.3 oz
Yarn Meterage/Yardage: 375 m / 410 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!

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.

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

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 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 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.