Sweet Paprika
@sweetpaprikadesigns.com
sweetpaprikadesigns.com
Hand-dyers, local & sustainable yarn, size-inclusive knitting patterns
Based in Montreal, Canada
Co-owned by Debbie (she/her) and Elizabeth (she/her)
Hand-dyers, local & sustainable yarn, size-inclusive knitting patterns
Based in Montreal, Canada
Co-owned by Debbie (she/her) and Elizabeth (she/her)
🎺Holiday Shipping Notice!🎺
Our last shipping date before we close the dye studio for the holidays will be Friday, Dec 19.
All orders for physical items (yarn, kits, books, etc) placed on or after Dec 20 will ship Jan 5, 2026. (Orders for PDF downloads will continue to be delivered via email.)
Our last shipping date before we close the dye studio for the holidays will be Friday, Dec 19.
All orders for physical items (yarn, kits, books, etc) placed on or after Dec 20 will ship Jan 5, 2026. (Orders for PDF downloads will continue to be delivered via email.)
December 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
🎺Holiday Shipping Notice!🎺
Our last shipping date before we close the dye studio for the holidays will be Friday, Dec 19.
All orders for physical items (yarn, kits, books, etc) placed on or after Dec 20 will ship Jan 5, 2026. (Orders for PDF downloads will continue to be delivered via email.)
Our last shipping date before we close the dye studio for the holidays will be Friday, Dec 19.
All orders for physical items (yarn, kits, books, etc) placed on or after Dec 20 will ship Jan 5, 2026. (Orders for PDF downloads will continue to be delivered via email.)
After we tackle steeking, the next box for our Skill Builder yarn club will be all about... Brioche!
Our expert designer for this box is Michele Lee Bernstein, aka @pdxknitterati.bsky.social, and she'll take us through the basics of 2-colour brioche knit in the round.
#KnitSky #Knitting 🧶
Our expert designer for this box is Michele Lee Bernstein, aka @pdxknitterati.bsky.social, and she'll take us through the basics of 2-colour brioche knit in the round.
#KnitSky #Knitting 🧶
December 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
After we tackle steeking, the next box for our Skill Builder yarn club will be all about... Brioche!
Our expert designer for this box is Michele Lee Bernstein, aka @pdxknitterati.bsky.social, and she'll take us through the basics of 2-colour brioche knit in the round.
#KnitSky #Knitting 🧶
Our expert designer for this box is Michele Lee Bernstein, aka @pdxknitterati.bsky.social, and she'll take us through the basics of 2-colour brioche knit in the round.
#KnitSky #Knitting 🧶
The next box for our Skill Builder yarn club is all about the technique many knitters find the most intimidating - steeking! ✂️
If you'd like to start your steeking journey with us, make sure to sign up by Monday, Dec 15.
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
#KnitSky #Knit 🧶
If you'd like to start your steeking journey with us, make sure to sign up by Monday, Dec 15.
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
#KnitSky #Knit 🧶
December 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The next box for our Skill Builder yarn club is all about the technique many knitters find the most intimidating - steeking! ✂️
If you'd like to start your steeking journey with us, make sure to sign up by Monday, Dec 15.
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
#KnitSky #Knit 🧶
If you'd like to start your steeking journey with us, make sure to sign up by Monday, Dec 15.
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
#KnitSky #Knit 🧶
Have you heard about our Skill Builder yarn club? We're super proud of this club, and we're excited to share that we've got some great boxes coming up in 2026!
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
#KnitSky #YarnClub #IndieDyedYarn 🧶
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#KnitSky #YarnClub #IndieDyedYarn 🧶
December 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Have you heard about our Skill Builder yarn club? We're super proud of this club, and we're excited to share that we've got some great boxes coming up in 2026!
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
#KnitSky #YarnClub #IndieDyedYarn 🧶
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
#KnitSky #YarnClub #IndieDyedYarn 🧶
Our last crafty Zoom session for 2025 is tonight!
Let us know if you'd like the link, new members are always welcome!
🧶 #Craftsky #Knitsky
Let us know if you'd like the link, new members are always welcome!
🧶 #Craftsky #Knitsky
Our Virtual Knitting Teas are back!
We'll be meeting on Zoom the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 8-9pm Eastern (5-6pm Pacific), starting on Sept 10 (TOMORROW!)
See details for how to join below, hope to see you there!
#Knit #Yarn #Craftsky #Knitsky #KnittingGroup 🧶
We'll be meeting on Zoom the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 8-9pm Eastern (5-6pm Pacific), starting on Sept 10 (TOMORROW!)
See details for how to join below, hope to see you there!
#Knit #Yarn #Craftsky #Knitsky #KnittingGroup 🧶
December 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
❄️ Registration is now open for our Winter 2026 yarn dyeing workshops ❄️
Join us in the dye studio for a hands-on experience of colour and fibre!
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
#HandDyedYarn #DIY #Montreal #KnitSky 🧶
Join us in the dye studio for a hands-on experience of colour and fibre!
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
#HandDyedYarn #DIY #Montreal #KnitSky 🧶
December 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
❄️ Registration is now open for our Winter 2026 yarn dyeing workshops ❄️
Join us in the dye studio for a hands-on experience of colour and fibre!
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
#HandDyedYarn #DIY #Montreal #KnitSky 🧶
Join us in the dye studio for a hands-on experience of colour and fibre!
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
#HandDyedYarn #DIY #Montreal #KnitSky 🧶
Did you miss getting the Stranded Colourwork box for our Skill Builder yarn club? It's now available for individual purchase, no subscription required!
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
🧶 #Knitting #KnitSky #UkeeKnits #HandDyedYarn
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🧶 #Knitting #KnitSky #UkeeKnits #HandDyedYarn
December 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Did you miss getting the Stranded Colourwork box for our Skill Builder yarn club? It's now available for individual purchase, no subscription required!
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
🧶 #Knitting #KnitSky #UkeeKnits #HandDyedYarn
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
🧶 #Knitting #KnitSky #UkeeKnits #HandDyedYarn
🌈 12 boxes ~ 24 patterns ~ 36 colours ~ 48 mini-skeins 🌈
Are you curious about colour? Have you ever wondered why some combinations appeal to you while others might seem too boring or loud? Join us for the next round of our Colour Wheel Adventures monthly yarn club!
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#KnitSky 🧶
Are you curious about colour? Have you ever wondered why some combinations appeal to you while others might seem too boring or loud? Join us for the next round of our Colour Wheel Adventures monthly yarn club!
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#KnitSky 🧶
December 8, 2025 at 8:18 PM
🌈 12 boxes ~ 24 patterns ~ 36 colours ~ 48 mini-skeins 🌈
Are you curious about colour? Have you ever wondered why some combinations appeal to you while others might seem too boring or loud? Join us for the next round of our Colour Wheel Adventures monthly yarn club!
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#KnitSky 🧶
Are you curious about colour? Have you ever wondered why some combinations appeal to you while others might seem too boring or loud? Join us for the next round of our Colour Wheel Adventures monthly yarn club!
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#KnitSky 🧶
Do you need something cozy to snuggle into this winter? The new Capsa cardigan from Ainur Berkimbay (knit in our Winfield worsted weight) is the perfect layering piece to add some extra woolly goodness to your wardrobe!
#KnitSky #SweaterKnitter #IndieDyedYarn 🧶
#KnitSky #SweaterKnitter #IndieDyedYarn 🧶
November 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Do you need something cozy to snuggle into this winter? The new Capsa cardigan from Ainur Berkimbay (knit in our Winfield worsted weight) is the perfect layering piece to add some extra woolly goodness to your wardrobe!
#KnitSky #SweaterKnitter #IndieDyedYarn 🧶
#KnitSky #SweaterKnitter #IndieDyedYarn 🧶
Just a quick reminder that our November knitting tea is tonight!
Our Virtual Knitting Teas are back!
We'll be meeting on Zoom the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 8-9pm Eastern (5-6pm Pacific), starting on Sept 10 (TOMORROW!)
See details for how to join below, hope to see you there!
#Knit #Yarn #Craftsky #Knitsky #KnittingGroup 🧶
We'll be meeting on Zoom the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 8-9pm Eastern (5-6pm Pacific), starting on Sept 10 (TOMORROW!)
See details for how to join below, hope to see you there!
#Knit #Yarn #Craftsky #Knitsky #KnittingGroup 🧶
November 12, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Just a quick reminder that our November knitting tea is tonight!
Did you miss getting the Lace Knitting box for our Skill Builder yarn club? We're now offering this box for individual purchase, no subscription required!
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
#KnitSky #KnittingSkills 🧶
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
#KnitSky #KnittingSkills 🧶
November 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Did you miss getting the Lace Knitting box for our Skill Builder yarn club? We're now offering this box for individual purchase, no subscription required!
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
#KnitSky #KnittingSkills 🧶
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
#KnitSky #KnittingSkills 🧶
Did you miss out on our Norwood pre-orders this fall? We have a limited amount of this beautifully bouncy DK weight wool left, and it's now up on our website!
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/products/nor...
#HandDyedinCanada #IndieDyedYarn #BreedSpecificWool #Knitsky
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/products/nor...
#HandDyedinCanada #IndieDyedYarn #BreedSpecificWool #Knitsky
November 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Did you miss out on our Norwood pre-orders this fall? We have a limited amount of this beautifully bouncy DK weight wool left, and it's now up on our website!
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/products/nor...
#HandDyedinCanada #IndieDyedYarn #BreedSpecificWool #Knitsky
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/products/nor...
#HandDyedinCanada #IndieDyedYarn #BreedSpecificWool #Knitsky
🧶 We shipped out all the Norwood and Elora pre-orders last week, and we have a very small quantity of Elora mini-skein sets left that we've just added to our website. If you missed out on pre-orders, now's the time to grab one of these sets, as we won't have any more available until next year!
November 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
🧶 We shipped out all the Norwood and Elora pre-orders last week, and we have a very small quantity of Elora mini-skein sets left that we've just added to our website. If you missed out on pre-orders, now's the time to grab one of these sets, as we won't have any more available until next year!
🧶 Have you ever had the chance to work with Navajo-Churro yarn?
Navajo-Churro sheep are a rare breed with a rich history, and we're thrilled to offer a very limited amount of extra skeins from our September box for the Beyond Merino Yarn Club, which we're making available to all!
#KnitSky
Navajo-Churro sheep are a rare breed with a rich history, and we're thrilled to offer a very limited amount of extra skeins from our September box for the Beyond Merino Yarn Club, which we're making available to all!
#KnitSky
White Spruce Heritage Farm Navajo-Churro - Bulky (limited edition)
We have a limited amount of extra Navajo-Churro skeins from our September box for the Beyond Merino Yarn Club. which are now available for everyone. The yarn for this box is a wonderful Navajo-Churro…
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November 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
🧶 Have you ever had the chance to work with Navajo-Churro yarn?
Navajo-Churro sheep are a rare breed with a rich history, and we're thrilled to offer a very limited amount of extra skeins from our September box for the Beyond Merino Yarn Club, which we're making available to all!
#KnitSky
Navajo-Churro sheep are a rare breed with a rich history, and we're thrilled to offer a very limited amount of extra skeins from our September box for the Beyond Merino Yarn Club, which we're making available to all!
#KnitSky
A great first-time colour work project from one of our Skill Builder yarn club members!
Finished UkeeKnits Toqueflake pattern made with @sweetpaprikadesigns.com yarn (and how-to videos!). My first stranded colourwork project - so delighted 🍄🧙♀️ #knitsky #knitting #yarncraft #colourwork
October 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
A great first-time colour work project from one of our Skill Builder yarn club members!
🧦 Something for all the sock knitters out there...
We just restocked our Pizzicato sock yarn , and thought it would be fun to share some of our sock patterns that show how it looks knit up! 🧶
1. Boleyn in Peacock
2. Wayfaring Stranger in Barn Door
3. Harrowsmith in Cobblestone
#KnitSky
We just restocked our Pizzicato sock yarn , and thought it would be fun to share some of our sock patterns that show how it looks knit up! 🧶
1. Boleyn in Peacock
2. Wayfaring Stranger in Barn Door
3. Harrowsmith in Cobblestone
#KnitSky
October 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🧦 Something for all the sock knitters out there...
We just restocked our Pizzicato sock yarn , and thought it would be fun to share some of our sock patterns that show how it looks knit up! 🧶
1. Boleyn in Peacock
2. Wayfaring Stranger in Barn Door
3. Harrowsmith in Cobblestone
#KnitSky
We just restocked our Pizzicato sock yarn , and thought it would be fun to share some of our sock patterns that show how it looks knit up! 🧶
1. Boleyn in Peacock
2. Wayfaring Stranger in Barn Door
3. Harrowsmith in Cobblestone
#KnitSky
We're trying to figure out how to make reels (a late to the party, we know!), this one's a little janky in spots but pretty fun!
Dyeing up some of our Pizzicato sock yarn in Pink Clover 🩷
#knitsky #indiedyedyarn
Dyeing up some of our Pizzicato sock yarn in Pink Clover 🩷
#knitsky #indiedyedyarn
October 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
We're trying to figure out how to make reels (a late to the party, we know!), this one's a little janky in spots but pretty fun!
Dyeing up some of our Pizzicato sock yarn in Pink Clover 🩷
#knitsky #indiedyedyarn
Dyeing up some of our Pizzicato sock yarn in Pink Clover 🩷
#knitsky #indiedyedyarn
🍂 It's time for our annual Pizzicato sock yarn restock! We love Pizzicato for socks, but it also works beautifully for light-weight hats, shawls, and sweaters.
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
October 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🍂 It's time for our annual Pizzicato sock yarn restock! We love Pizzicato for socks, but it also works beautifully for light-weight hats, shawls, and sweaters.
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
🧶 We've been working hard in the dye studio getting ready for our big shop update of Pizzicato sock yarn, coming this Friday!
Pizzicato is a hard-wearing superwash BFL/nylon blend, perfect for knitting cozy socks to keep your toes warm and toasty.
#IndieDyedYarn #HandDyedinCanada
Pizzicato is a hard-wearing superwash BFL/nylon blend, perfect for knitting cozy socks to keep your toes warm and toasty.
#IndieDyedYarn #HandDyedinCanada
October 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
🧶 We've been working hard in the dye studio getting ready for our big shop update of Pizzicato sock yarn, coming this Friday!
Pizzicato is a hard-wearing superwash BFL/nylon blend, perfect for knitting cozy socks to keep your toes warm and toasty.
#IndieDyedYarn #HandDyedinCanada
Pizzicato is a hard-wearing superwash BFL/nylon blend, perfect for knitting cozy socks to keep your toes warm and toasty.
#IndieDyedYarn #HandDyedinCanada
🧶 We're now shipping most of our products to the US again, hooray! The majority of our yarns are tariff-free under CUSMA, while some yarns spun in Peru or Italy are subject to a 10-15% tariff.
#HandDyedYarns #HandDyedinCanada
#HandDyedYarns #HandDyedinCanada
October 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
🧶 We're now shipping most of our products to the US again, hooray! The majority of our yarns are tariff-free under CUSMA, while some yarns spun in Peru or Italy are subject to a 10-15% tariff.
#HandDyedYarns #HandDyedinCanada
#HandDyedYarns #HandDyedinCanada
We've got a new video up on our YouTube channel! In this one Debbie chats with Fatimah Hinds of @disturbingthefleece.com, featured designer for our Skill Builder Box. We dive into what she loves about cables, as well as inclusion and diversity in the crafting community.
youtu.be/wJMVlOisAjE
youtu.be/wJMVlOisAjE
October 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
We've got a new video up on our YouTube channel! In this one Debbie chats with Fatimah Hinds of @disturbingthefleece.com, featured designer for our Skill Builder Box. We dive into what she loves about cables, as well as inclusion and diversity in the crafting community.
youtu.be/wJMVlOisAjE
youtu.be/wJMVlOisAjE
🧶 Do you love knitting socks?
We'll be celebrating Socktober with a big shop update of our favourite sock yarn, coming soon!
There will be lots of cozy colours to choose from...
#Knitsky #Socktober
We'll be celebrating Socktober with a big shop update of our favourite sock yarn, coming soon!
There will be lots of cozy colours to choose from...
#Knitsky #Socktober
October 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM
🧶 Do you love knitting socks?
We'll be celebrating Socktober with a big shop update of our favourite sock yarn, coming soon!
There will be lots of cozy colours to choose from...
#Knitsky #Socktober
We'll be celebrating Socktober with a big shop update of our favourite sock yarn, coming soon!
There will be lots of cozy colours to choose from...
#Knitsky #Socktober
🧶 Just a quick reminder to join us on Zoom for a our virtual Knitting Tea tonight - Wednesday Oct 8!
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/pages/events
We meet on Zoom the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 8-9pm EST (5-6pm PST). If you haven't joined us before, you're very welcome!
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/pages/events
We meet on Zoom the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 8-9pm EST (5-6pm PST). If you haven't joined us before, you're very welcome!
October 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
🧶 Just a quick reminder to join us on Zoom for a our virtual Knitting Tea tonight - Wednesday Oct 8!
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/pages/events
We meet on Zoom the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 8-9pm EST (5-6pm PST). If you haven't joined us before, you're very welcome!
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/pages/events
We meet on Zoom the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 8-9pm EST (5-6pm PST). If you haven't joined us before, you're very welcome!
🧶 Just a quick reminder that today is the last day to pre-order this year's batch Norwood yarn!
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
September 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🧶 Just a quick reminder that today is the last day to pre-order this year's batch Norwood yarn!
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...
🧶 We've got just one spot left in our gradient yarn dyeing workshop coming up on October 18th!
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/products/gra...
In this workshop participants will learn to dye gradient using two different application techniques to explore both monochromatic and colour-shift gradients.
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/products/gra...
In this workshop participants will learn to dye gradient using two different application techniques to explore both monochromatic and colour-shift gradients.
September 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🧶 We've got just one spot left in our gradient yarn dyeing workshop coming up on October 18th!
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/products/gra...
In this workshop participants will learn to dye gradient using two different application techniques to explore both monochromatic and colour-shift gradients.
www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/products/gra...
In this workshop participants will learn to dye gradient using two different application techniques to explore both monochromatic and colour-shift gradients.