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Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 14h

A great first-time colour work project from one of our Skill Builder yarn club members!

A Teacozy is a Sometimes @ateacozyisasmtms.bsky.social · 2d

Finished UkeeKnits Toqueflake pattern made with @sweetpaprikadesigns.com yarn (and how-to videos!). My first stranded colourwork project - so delighted 🍄🧙‍♀️ #knitsky #knitting #yarncraft #colourwork

Colour photo: A knitted red toque with snowflake and chevron pattern in grey and a grey band

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Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 14h

PS - If you're a newsletter subscriber don't forget to use your discount code for Pizzicato by the end of the day tomorrow (Oct 25)!

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Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 14h

All three of these patterns are designed by Margaret Sullivan, and are available on our website and on Ravelry.

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Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 14h

🧦 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

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Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 2d

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

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Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 7d

🍂 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/...

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Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 8d

Thank you!

Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 8d

If you're a newsletter subscriber, keep an eye out for the update email with an exclusive discount! (And if you're not on our list yet, it's not too late to join! You can sign up here:
landing.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/mailing_list )

Sweet Paprika's Ultimate Swatch Book

The Ultimate Swatch Book. 50 swatches to expand your knitting skills and spark your creativity. Download your free ebook from Sweet Paprika Designs.

landing.sweetpaprikadesigns.com

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Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 8d

🧶 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

Seven hanks of Pizzicato yarn in Heartbeat, Barn Door, Pumpkin Spice, Mountain Bluebird, Tree Frog, Peacock, and Aquamarine placed on the ground on top of grass and fallen leaves

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Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 9d

There are still some items (mainly knitting needles and books) that are currently not available to ship to US addresses. If you're looking for something in particular, please let us know and we can give you an estimate of when it will be available.

Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 9d

If you're shopping from the US, you'll notice that we've updated our website so that you can now checkout and pay in USD! (Although if you're a club member and signed up before this change your recurring subscription payments will continue to be charged in CAD.)

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Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 9d

For our US customers, we've added notes to each product page to indicate when these tariffs have been added into the price of the yarn. All orders to the US are shipped DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), and no tariffs or duties will be charged to the customer upon delivery.

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Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 9d

🧶 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

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Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 9d

If Fatimah's enthusiasm for cables gets you inspired, there's still a little time left to sign up for our cable knitting box! (The deadline is technically today, but if you sign up by the end of the week we should be able to squeeze you in.)

www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/products/yar...

Yarn Club: Skill Builder Box subscription

Please note that all new subscriptions will begin with the Cables box (featuring a pattern designed by Fatimah Hinds) which will by shipped by November 1. Expand your knitting skills with our Skill…

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Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 9d

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

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Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 10d

🧶 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

Three skeins of Pizzicato yarn in Pumpkin Spice displayed against a rustic cloth background

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Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 16d

And of course, although we say it’s a knitting tea, we welcome crafts and beverages of all persuasions!

#OnlineKnittingGroup #VirtualCraftingGroup

Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 16d

Just send us a message for the Zoom link. If you have the link saved from previous knitting teas you can keep right on using the same link. Everyone is welcome to join, whether you’re a regular or we haven’t met yet. You do not need to use our yarn or products to join! We love seeing what you make!

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Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 16d

🧶 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!

Tea pot wearing a tea cozy next to a steaming mug and a plate with a chocolate cupcake with a ton of icing and a maraschino cherry which includes Virtual Knitting Tea dates: September 10, October 8, November 12, and December 10; and the time, 8-9pm EST

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Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 17d

Hooray! So glad it arrived safe and sound!

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Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 24d

(We've also kept a few skeins of each yarn in reserve just to make sure we're not stuck if we have any unexpected dyeing disasters... any yarn that's still left after pre-orders are shipped will be listed on our website in early November.)

#CanadianWool #Norbouillet

Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 24d

We're sold out of Elora and we have less than 10 skeins of Norwood left, so if you've been eyeing these yarns make sure to get your order in by the end of the day on Sept 30. All pre-orders will be dyed and shipped by October 31.

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Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 24d

🧶 Just a quick reminder that today is the last day to pre-order this year's batch Norwood yarn!

www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com/collections/...

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Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 26d

All materials are provided for this one-day workshop and you'll go home with 1 full skein and 6 mini-skeins of your own hand-dyed yarn.

If you'd like to join us, make sure to register to get that last spot!
Please note: previous dyeing experience is required for this workshop.

#LearnToDye #diy

Sweet Paprika @sweetpaprikadesigns.com · 26d

🧶 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.

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