Berkana Wool Shop

Berkana Wool Shop A Kootenay destination for natural yarns and fibre exploration.
(1)

We are happy to welcome the newest Sandnes Garn yarn, ATLAS, into the wool-fold of our shop! Sandnes Garn products conti...
05/07/2026

We are happy to welcome the newest Sandnes Garn yarn, ATLAS, into the wool-fold of our shop! Sandnes Garn products continue to amaze us with their variety, quality, and performance, and getting to sample something new is always a delight. Atlas is a worsted/aran weight wool composed of 70% lambs wool and 30% merino. It is non-superwash, so will provide beautiful stitch definition and drape. Great for colourwork! I’m already dreaming about a sweater in this yarn. It would show off nicely in the Lumme pullover by Sari Nordlund, the Goldwing by Jennifer Steingass, or the Ingrid Sweater by PetiteKnit.


❤️




Hello Fibre Friends! Effective immediately, we are revising our summer hours to Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 5 pm. W...
04/09/2026

Hello Fibre Friends! Effective immediately, we are revising our summer hours to Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 5 pm. We will remain closed on Mondays until September. Thank you for your business throughout the seasons. Warm regards from woolly Ward Street.

Due to unforeseen health/staffing issues, Berkana Wool Shop will be temporarily closed from Saturday February 28th and r...
02/24/2026

Due to unforeseen health/staffing issues, Berkana Wool Shop will be temporarily closed from Saturday February 28th and re-opening Thursday March 12th.

Pre-existing classes will continue as per schedule, but there will be NO Knit Night or Knit Morning with Kathy on Thursday March 5th. These will resume on Thursday March 12th.

As a thank you for your patronage and your patience, please enjoy 10% off all in-store items on Friday February 27th.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Take care. Heidi

12/05/2025

We’ve now got Knitting for Olive Merino to add to our Selection of Cotton Merino and Pure Silk!! Come check out all the beautiful shades in this gorgeous 100% merino wool from Denmark. What’s your next project going to be??





❤️

12/02/2025

Just arrived! Malabrigo holiday kits! The Entramado Hat and Cowl Kit is a perfect gift for the intermediate to advanced knitter.

Featuring Caprino yarn by Malabrigo (Merino and Cashmere), combined with Blue Sky’s Prairie Fi*****ng (Suri and Baby Huacaya Alpaca), this luxurious combination knows how to do softness! Come in and have a look at, and feel the sample cowl Susan has knit up. Impressive and beautiful!




Learn How to Knit Socks (both Cuff Down and Toe Up) with Instructors Extraordinaire… Susan Chamberlain and Kathy Chapman...
10/21/2025

Learn How to Knit Socks (both Cuff Down and Toe Up) with Instructors Extraordinaire… Susan Chamberlain and Kathy Chapman.

4 Saturdays starting this Saturday October 25, then November 1, 8, & 15. (11 am to 2 pm)

Students must know how to knit, purl and be comfortable knitting in the round.

Participants will learn two different methods for knitting socks.
Using original patterns designed by Kathy & Susan, participants will knit two MINI socks in four 3 hour sessions. Kathy will lead the class in knitting traditional, cuff down socks with a heel flap for the first two Saturdays. Susan will demonstrate a toe up sock construction using the magic loop for the last two classes.

Techniques that participants will learn are; knitting in the round with double pointed needles, knitting in the round using a long circular needle(magic loop), constructing a heel flap and shaping the heel, Judy’s Magic Cast On, placing an afterthought heel, picking up stitches, increases and decreases for shaping, Jenny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off.

Class Fee is $80/participant. The class fee includes original patterns but does not include materials.

Materials required:
-2 balls of dk weight sock yarn, we recommend Perfect by Sandnes Garn, in a light or medium shade.
-3.5 mm double pointed needles, and -3.5 mm circular needle in 80 cm or 100 cm length.

To join us for this wonderful learning opportunity, please phone Berkana Wool Shop at 778-463-1053 or email us at [email protected].

Spaces are limited- act fast on this one!

NEW mini balls of cotton by Scheepjes of the Netherlands - these cute little treasures are fi*****ng weight, and perfect...
07/15/2025

NEW mini balls of cotton by Scheepjes of the Netherlands - these cute little treasures are fi*****ng weight, and perfect for making miniature creatures of all varieties! $1.50 each!




❤️

This picture is a bit like peeling back part of the curtain on the indie dying process ! Shown here are the newest colou...
06/24/2025

This picture is a bit like peeling back part of the curtain on the indie dying process ! Shown here are the newest colours in our beloved “In the Kootenays” series, dyed exclusively for us by Lily Respair. We have added 6 fun new colour ways, including: “Ainsworth”, “Lakeside Park”, “Kootenay Lake Ferry”, “Art Walk”, “Redfish”, and “Peace Love and Understanding”! There are so many interesting Kootenay destinations, and we think this series celebrates some of them beautifully!

❤️



What a lovely Knit-Along group we had, with 12 of us making the Sea Haven sweater/tee by Jennifer Shiels Toland. We high...
06/19/2025

What a lovely Knit-Along group we had, with 12 of us making the Sea Haven sweater/tee by Jennifer Shiels Toland. We highly recommend the pattern! Shown here is Susan’s gorgeous finished product - knit in the colour Ice Blue “Line” yarn by Sandnes Garn - it only took 5 balls! This yarn drapes beautifully, washes well, and is easy to work with. A cotton/linen/viscose blend made in Norway. Thanks to all our delightful Knit-along participants for bringing your magic!






We are delighted to announce our 3 World Wide Knit in Public Day contest winners….Samantha won the Door Prize, Julie won...
06/17/2025

We are delighted to announce our 3 World Wide Knit in Public Day contest winners….

Samantha won the Door Prize, Julie won the Speed Knitting competition (surprise surprise her third year running!), and Heather has won a gift certificate for naming our Emotional Support Chicken. The chicken is now officially known as “Eggatha Christie”. Fun, huh? Honourable mentions are given to Yona for the name “Fiesta”, Tracey for “Bwak-kana”, Celeste for the Rapper name “Lil Peep”, Nancy for “La Belle Poulette”, Kathy for “Yolk-landa” and Molly for “Henelope”.

Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate our 7th annual World Wide Knit in Public Day. Your participation is what brings life, inspiration and joy to Berkana!




❤️

Our annual World Wide Knit in Public Day is one of our favourite events! It celebrates fibre, handcrafts, and community....
06/12/2025

Our annual World Wide Knit in Public Day is one of our favourite events! It celebrates fibre, handcrafts, and community. Come on out on Saturday June 14th, 10 to 5, for some fun and frolic. Pictures show the grand door prize being offered with a value of $120. No purchase necessary. Enjoy 10% off storewide, refreshments, an outdoor seating area, a speed knitting competition, and a contest for naming our new Emotional Support chicken. Bring your handcrafts and meet up with a friend. We’d love to see you!

Address

456 Ward Street
Nelson, BC
V1L1S8

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Berkana Wool Shop posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Berkana Wool Shop:

Share