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Artisanthropy Fibre Arts
@artisanthropy.bsky.social
Quality yarn, thread and tools for knitting, crochet, tatting, cross-stitch and other fibre arts. Shipping worldwide from Whitby, Ontario.
Hours update for this week:
- We are OPEN today as usual, until 8 PM (Thursday late-night shopping, woohoo!)
- Fri. Oct. 17 OPEN LATE from 2-5 PM only
- Sat. Oct. 18 open as usual, 11 AM to 4 PM
See you in-shop at 125 Brock St S S in downtown Whitby! Or, shop online at artisanthropy.ca
October 16, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Hi! Just wanted to remind you we are CLOSED this Saturday, October 11th, for the Thanksgiving holiday long weekend. If you need after-hours shopping, we are OPEN today until 8 pm. We are also open 11 am to 5pm tomorrow.

See you soon, and as always - shop online any time: www.artisanthropy.ca
October 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Now Available to Preorder: new shades of Scheepjes Cotton Whirlette are here – the perfect match for your favourite Cotton Whirl gradient cakes. 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton fingering weight w/ 455m/100g. Claim yours at: www.artisanthropy.ca/products/sch... #scheepjes #organicyarn
September 29, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Scheepjes present new gradients on their 100% organic cotton Whirl, a luxuriously soft + breathable fingering weight, w/ 1000m/226g cake, perfect for knitting + crochet! Limited stock available now, much more available to order. Claims yours: www.artisanthropy.ca/products/sch... #scheepjeswol
September 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Malabrigo's brand new Ultimate Sock MINI Skeins are specially designed for colorwork details like stripes, cuffs, in garments + more. They bring all the beloved qualities of Malabrigo's classic sock yarn (75% sw Merino, 25% Nylon) to a smaller format: www.artisanthropy.ca/products/mal...
September 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Presenting: Estelle Superwash Merino Worsted! It comes with 219 yds / 100g ball, and is suitable for all worsted weight patterns calling for a superwash merino yarn.
Check it all out in-shop or online at: www.artisanthropy.ca/products/est...
September 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Rico's popular carry-along thread, composed of 100% Lyocell with tiny, sparkly floral paillettes throughout, is back - better, bolder and brighter with fabulous new, some richer, shades, and a restock in the original line of pastel colours: www.artisanthropy.ca/products/ric...
September 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Estelle's range of Highland Alpaca in all of its weights, namely: Fine, DK, Worsted + Chunky, is delightfully soft, and perfect for lightweight sweaters and colourwork. Check out the 9 new shades at www.artisanthropy.ca/collections/... #estelleyarns
September 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Presencia Pearl Cotton sz 3, 5, 12 & 16, solid/varieg. colours, + Embroidery Floss solids, varieg + metallics, all 50% off! Made in Spain, high quality, compare to DMC. (Order online + wait 1-2 of our biz days to prep for either shipping or pickup.) Shop & save: www.artisanthropy.ca/collections/...
August 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
West Yorkshire Spinners - the Woodside Fair Isle Festive Blanket Kit is back: includes 15 skeins of The Croft Aran, plus the pattern to knit your heirloom. Sold out everywhere, we have a ltd # just in time for Christmas. Claim yours: www.artisanthropy.ca/products/wes... #WestYorkshireSpinners
August 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Have you checked out the yarns in our Universal Yarn trunk show? Sandcastle, Constellation, Cotton Supreme Waves and Colorburst - we got an extension on until Aug 27, so if you haven't picked out yours yet - do it now! Shop them online now at: www.artisanthropy.ca/collections/... #universalyarn
August 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Back in stock with new colours, and kits: Noro Kakigori. A DK-weight, cotton, silk & viscose blend (NON-WOOL) yarn with unique colourways + a tweedy look, with great pattern support. Shop the new colours + kits at: www.artisanthropy.ca/collections/... #noroyarns #norokakigori #cottonsilkyarn
August 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
We've got two classes coming up next week, and we only need 2 more students to be able to run each one. Choose from:
Learn the art of needle felting by making a mini masterpiece
Or
Learn to knit with beads by making an adorable bracelet
Details + register: www.artisanthropy.ca/collections/...
August 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
That's right crafty folks, our Semi-Annual Clearance Sale ends TONIGHT at midnight. Don't miss out on the best prices of the year on quality yarn, thread and tools for all kinds of fibre arts. Reminder: we're closed Mondays, so these deals are online only now at: www.artisanthropy.ca/collections/...
August 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Introducing: Araucania Yarns' Huasco Coton, a hand-dyed 100% cotton, light fingering weight yarn with a generous 481 yds / 100g. Now available in these 5 shades, + happy to send a free pattern w/ purchase of 2+ skeins. Claim yours: www.artisanthropy.ca/products/ara... #araucaniayarns
August 9, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Brand new from Malabrigo: Metamorphosis Sock, a hand-dyed fingering weight cake of their 100% sw merino Sock yarn. Don't be fooled by the name - it's perfect for accessories, garments and more. AND it comes ready-wound! Claim yours: www.artisanthropy.com/products/mal... #malabrigoyarn
August 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Barnstable Shawl Kits in Seis Cabos now available for Malabrigo's upcoming September KAL
Pick your kit: www.artisanthropy.ca/products/mal...
Choose your own adventure: www.artisanthropy.ca/products/mal...
#malabrigo #malabrigokal #barnstableshawl #seiscabos #malabrigoseiscabos
July 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Next up is Universal Yarns: Colorburst! A DK weight, sw *fine* merino wool / acrylic blend yarn featuring fab colours throughout each ball, delightfully self-striping. Use on its own or pair with a solid. Lots of great patterns, all linked to on our website: www.artisanthropy.ca/products/uni...
July 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Malabrigo Seis Cabos is back in stock, w/ 2 gorgeous new colours: Vicennial + Veinte. To join the KAL in Sept., grab: 2 skeins Main Colour, + 1 of Contrast Colour. In this sample, MC: Vicennial, CC: Natural. I'll work on kits soon. Or pick your own colours now: www.artisanthropy.ca/products/mal...
July 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
BC Garn's gorgeous Tussah Tweed silk yarn has been discontinued in Canada!! This silk is cruelty-free - the silk moths are allowed to flee their cocoons before being processed into silk. It's a light fingering w/ 273yds / 50g. Shop last stock on SALE now: www.artisanthropy.ca/products/bc-... #bcgarn
July 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Get your fingers ready - it's time for deeper markdowns + new items added to our Semi-Annual Clearance Sale. Prices now up to 70% off yarn, tools + more. Our stock moves fast, so the best sells out first ;) Shop at: www.artisanthropy.ca/collections/... #localyarnstore #yarnsale #saleyarn #lys
July 15, 2025 at 7:33 PM
New in: special-edition Oliso irons, beautifully decorated by Kaffe Fassett, ready to grace your craft room. Available in both the TG1600 Pro Plus, and the M3Pro Mini Project Iron models, they aren't just stylish, they're packed with features. Claim yours: www.artisanthropy.ca/collections/...
July 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Universal Yarns Sugar Saki is a 50% sw merino, 25% nylon & 25% bamboo sock yarn, perfect socks, shawls + other garments too. Check it out! We're open today 11-4 125 Brock St S in downtown Whitby. Shopping online? Grab yours at: www.artisanthropy.ca/products/uni... #universalyarn #sockyarn
July 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Knitting with beads on your bucket list? Check it off this summer with our class starting next week, at the shop. Tara will guide you through two different methods of beading while you make beaded bracelets. Get more details + register : www.artisanthropy.ca/products/cla...
#downtownwhitby
July 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Check out this summer blend of linen + cotton, a sport-weight w/ 306yds / 100g skein. It's on the traditional side in terms of feel, but as linen softens as it works up - don't let that stop you from grabbing some! Pick your fave and start creating today: www.artisanthropy.ca/products/ara...
July 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM