Nordic Studio

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from all of us at Nordic Studio 🎃🧶

10/27/2026

🧶 Stash-Busting Perfection! 🧶
Look at this gorgeous crochet cardigan made by the talented Zucana from Fernie 😍 ✨
She took leftover scrap yarn—a warm, cozy palette of rich burgundy, deep rust, and butter yellow—and turned it into this absolute masterpiece! Proof that with a little creativity (and a lot of granny stitch magic), leftover yarn standardly tucked away in a stash can become your new favorite wardrobe staple.

10/27/2026

Step into the cozy season by making your very own handmade footwear in our beginner-friendly Crochet Socks workshop happening on Wednesday, November 4 and 18! Join us as we break down every step from cuff to toe so you can craft a custom, comfortable pair. Head over to our website to check out all the details and reserve your spot today!

https://nordicstudio.ca/workshops

10/20/2026

The Magic of Color Dominance in Stranded Knitting! 🧶✨

Have you ever wondered why your colorwork looks a bit muddy, why the design gets lost in the background. Take this mitten for exemple. The top and bottom look so different, even though the same chart and yarns were used throughout?

It all comes down to color dominance—how you hold your yarns and which strand travels across the back in the dominant position. In colorwork knitting, the yarn held in the lower position (closer to your needles) naturally uses slightly more yarn per stitch and sits more prominently on the fabric surface, making that color pop much more vividly.

Pro-Tip for Hand Placement:
To easily control your dominance, hold your dominant color (usually your contrast/pattern color) in your left hand, and your background/main color in your right hand. The left-hand yarn will naturally strand below the right-hand yarn, giving you a consistent, gorgeous pop of color!

10/19/2026

Come felt this little pumpkin, just in time for Halloween! A dryer ball base makes the project easier and faster and allows more time for embellishments.

LEVEL: Beginner
WHEN: Wednesday, October 21 @ 6pm
COST: $40+GST

10/15/2026

Autumn Pumpkin Dishcloth Workshop

​Bring a touch of cozy fall charm into your kitchen while expanding your textured knitting skills! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to construct a shaped pumpkin dishcloth using clever ribbing and cable/garter techniques to create natural-looking pumpkin ridges.

*This is a 2 day class*
October 19 and 26

​Skill Level: Advanced Beginner / Intermediate

​Prerequisites: Must know how to knit, purl, cast on, and bind off. Experience with basic increases and decreases is helpful.

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

New Arrival at Nordic Studio! 🧶

​We are so excited to welcome Patons Classic Wool Worsted to our shelves!

If you love working with natural fibers, this 100% wool yarn is the missing piece you've been looking for. It bridges the gap wonderfully between the traditional favorites like Haynes Creek Heathers or Sandnes-Garn Peer Gynt. It has that classic wool feel that creates the coziest, heirloom-quality garments.

Whether you're planning stranded colorwork or crisp, defined cables, this yarn holds its shape beautifully and blooms into a gorgeous halo after blocking—all at an incredible price point.

Come by the shop to check out the initial shade selection and find your next project inspiration!

10/12/2026

We are closed for Thanksgiving. Enjoy good company, good food, and a little knitting. 🧶💕

10/05/2026

Check out these adorable custom booties handmade by Christa Brakmann! Craftsmanship meets cozy comfort in this pair, beautifully knit using Hayfield Spirit yarn. The vibrant blend of rich teal, soft blue, and deep violet tones gives these booties a truly unique, mesmerizing look.