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The Hot Chocolate Trail starts this weekend! Knit Pickers will be open Sat & Sun from 11 am - 3 pm. After enjoying a hot chocolate (or 2 or 3), enjoy the spirit of the Trail even at home with a candle scented with peppermint hot cocoa! 4 oz of holiday cheer.
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exhaustion ​I’m exhausted. Yes, it was a very busy summer and fall season at the studio – and for that I am always very thankful.  And, yes – adding the new wool pellet product line is also exhausting...

I just realised that it's been 3 months since my last blog post! It has been a very busy few months - and might that be why this month's blog is entitled "Exhaustion". It turns out that there is a lot I needed to say....Hope you enjoy the read.
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So honoured to be a finalist for TIAPEI'S "Parks Canada Sustainable Tourism Award"!

We are shipping within Canada and there is a "porch pick-up" option as well if you are in the vicinity. 3/3

Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am - 3 pm on November 15th for the Hot Chocolate Trail! If you want to check out our yarns in person for some fall knitting projects, we are open Tuesday - Saturday this week from 11 am - 4 pm. Of course, you can always order online, even if the studio is closed...2/3

A heads-up! Knit Pickers PEI's studio will be closed for one month from October 12th through to November 14th inclusive while we focus on turning some of the 5,000+ pounds of raw wool we currently have on site into wool pellets for the spring 2026 gardening season. We will reopen ...1/3

Meet two of the sweet sheep behind the gorgeous Rideau Arcott/Dorsett blend of wool from Claymac Farm in Nova Scotia. Check out the beautiful colourways, all created with botanicals!
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2/2...that life is worthwhile. This was true for all ages, genders & crossed over all career paths. Enjoying a creative hobby will bring you more life satisfaction than just work alone! This probably isn't news to knitters but it certainly helps to justify that stash (if anyone ever questions it)

A recent study in the UK surveyed data from 7,000+ adults to see if everyday creative activities like knitting helped to improve our well-being. The short answer is - YES. The study showed that people who make things reported more life satisfaction, more happiness, and a stronger sense ...1/2

Looms and Lambs Workshop Your first stop will be at the Knit Pickers studio, located just minutes away from Cavendish Beach and nestled in the rolling hills of Mayfield. Would you love to give some special, handmade gifts to ...

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Friday, October 3rd is the last day we are offering "Looms and Lambs" for the 2025 season. If you're interested in learning to loom knit and have always wanted to visit with some sweet Icelandic sheep, don't delay! Advance registration is required (link below). Photo by Sophie Fortier

Rethinking D’Arcy McGee in a Age of Political Violence As the world watches the frightening spiral of political violence in the United States, I have found myself thinking a great deal about D’Arcy McGee.

A wonderfully written piece on the ideals involved in founding Canada and how they have shaped us into a nation that is intrinsically different from our neighbour to the south.

Rethinking D’Arcy McGee in a Age of Political Violence
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Hygge Neck Wrap Pattern The Hygge Neck Wrap pattern is the ideal stash buster! The short neck wrap uses only 150 g (5.25 oz) of an Aran weight wool. I've also included instructions for a longer neck wrap, as well as informat...

2/2...you can knit this neck wrap! It's the ideal companion to my Hygge Toque pattern. It would be lovely knit up in our Icelandic wool from @Blomidon Farm or in our lopi-weight alpaca/merino wool blend.
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This simple pattern is ideal for the novice knitter. I personally love having an easy project on the go for those evenings when my brain is just too tired for something more complicated. If you know how to make knit and purl stitches, ...1/2

Wool - Briggs & Little Durasport Sock Wool This sock weight wool is 80% wool and 20% nylon, perfect for fine socks. It comes in a 113 g/4 oz skein with 393 m/430 yd and, using a 3 mm needle, gives you 24 stitches to a 10 cm (4") square.

...from Briggs and Little. 'Tis the season to start thinking all things cozy! 2/2

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It's official - fall has arrived! Whether or not you think that "socks and 'stocks" are the ideal way to show off your handknit socks, this time of year definitely gets me thinking about my wooly sock wardrobe! And, just in time, we've brought in some lovely sock wool blended with 20% nylon..1/2

YouTube video by Knit Pickers PEI Knit as you go I cord edge

It’s knit on the first and last three stitches of every row – and it is a two row repeat. Take a peek at the full tutorial in the video linked below.
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Looking for a perfect trim to help stop your knitting from curling? I can see the "knit-as-you-go-I-cord" used as a simple trim for the front of a cardigan if you weren’t planning to add buttons. Or maybe to trim the side edges of a split hem. 1/2

Looms and Lobster Workshop Your first stop will be at the Knit Pickers studio, located just minutes away from Cavendish Beach and nestled in the rolling hills of Mayfield. Learning to knit has never been so easy! Margaret, an i...

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I'm thrilled to say that we have just partnered with Carr's Oyster Bar in Stanley Bridge meaning we can offer our "Looms and Lobster" Experience every Friday until Thanksgiving! Advance registration is required for all of our workshops. You can find all the details by clicking on the link below.

These luxuriously squishy faux fur pompoms are handmade in small batches by a Canadian artisan. Make washing your pompom hats a breeze - these pompoms snap on and off!

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.... to pick up some pellets from Veseys Seeds Ltd. if you need them immediately! My thanks to Innovation PEI, Desjardins and Staples for their support in helping to launch this new venture. 2/2

Wasted wool being turned into a green garden product, thanks to this P.E.I. business A small business on P.E.I. is taking fleece that used to be thrown out and turning it into wool pellets that gardeners can use to improve their soil. Margaret McEachern, who runs Knit Pickers near Nor...

Take a peek at the lovely story that CBC did on our wool pellet operation! While we are currently sold out of pellets, we will be back in production mode after Thanksgiving, making loads of pellets for the Spring 2026 gardening season. You might still be able ...1/2

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Stitch Locks These handy little gizmos are so versatile. They can be used as stitch stoppers at the end of your needles. Or, if you have interchangeable needles, put a stitch lock on the end of your cable when you...

I've personally tested them on needles ranging from 2.75-6.5 mm (US 2-10.5) and they are definitely now a part of my knitting "tool kit"!
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when knitting magic loop to keep your knitting secure in your project bag. Or, if you are knitting a large project, use them on your cable to move your stitches closer together for easier knitting on those super-long rows! ...2/3

Stitch locks are versatile little gizmos! They can be used as stitch stoppers at the end of your needles. Or, if you have interchangeable needles, put a stitch lock on the end of your cable when you remove your needle. Slide them on your circular needle cable ...1/3

Our Prime Minister is very intelligent & has a tremendous amount of experience on the world stage. By listening to Roberts speak, he very likely could have gleaned info not only from Roberts' words but also from his inflections & body language. Trust our PM - he's the best we've had in a long time.

I'm disappointed in the direction your recent posts have taken - a great deal of negativity about PM Carney. I'm attending your PEI event this evening. I hope it is not full of anti-Carney sentiment. We need to be a united Canada as we have a common enemy in the orange fascist to our south. 1/2

YouTube video by Knit Pickers PEI German Short Rows - Easier than Wrap and Turn!

German short rows are an easy technique to add shaping to your knitwear. It's the way I knit my heels and toes in my "Super Simple Socks" pattern! If you haven't ever used the German short row technique, I hope you find this video tutorial helpful.
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Sweater weather is coming! Good thing I just restocked this 100% Canadian 2-ply French merino wool, spun on an antique spinning mule built in 1910. Soft & airy, it resembles a hand-spun wool. 112 g and 198 m per skein. Knit using 4 - 5 mm needles.

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