We’ve used fingering weight (fine) yarn for this hat but any weight of yarn can actually be used. Just match up your yarn with appropriate double pointed needles and work the increases until you reach the desired head circumference. For example, we “went big” as an experiment and used Cascade Magnum (a bulky yarn) and 10.0 mm double pointed nee...

Featuring hardy wool yarn, a zippered yoke, and stand-up collar, this pullover is designed for cold, rugged wear. Worked primarily in the round, the need for seaming is almost completely eliminated. Ann’s clever construction and instructions provide you with the direction to make a beautifully tailored sweater that fits perfectly. You’ll love t...

Knit these adorable socks for baby! Three sizes are provided but if you’re unsure about size, knit one of the larger sizes (babies have a way of growing into them!) This pattern includes three sizes and three optional cuffs. Try them all!

We started out making soakers for the little people in our lives and then found out that these little pants were perfect for babies. The knitted fabric is stretchy and warm and moves in perfect coordination with little legs. These baby yoga pants are custom fit to hold a padded bum and you can make the legs short or long.

It’s every hockey fan’s duty to proudly display their true colours. Keep warm and cheer on with the Breakaway Beanie!

Ann Budd, chef-extraordinaire, whipped up the recipe for this whimsical hat while binge-watching baking shows. Layers of warm wool are folded around the ears and stranded colourwork decorates the brim with a kiss of moose and a sprinkle of traditional snowflakes. Add a swirl of i-cord to the top for the perfect finish. This hat can be served in...

Have a little fun with this jaunty, elfish hat. Knit from the top down, this hat pattern is quick to knit and takes less than one ball of yarn! We’ve given you four head sizes (toddler, child, youth & adult) and two brim ideas but you’ll find this pattern is easy to adapt if you want to add your own touches.

We use our beautiful Eden yarn (81% superwash merino, 9% cashmere,10% nylon… and 100% temptation) to create a cozy addition to your winter wardrobe. Just a little bit of heaven on your hands, quick to knit and wearable on their own or over gloves.

Feather motifs with twisted stitches flow along the edges and run down the back of this beautiful cardigan to wrap you in warmth.

Tried and true, Fuzzy Foot Socks are a comfy pair cherished by all. This great weekend project is the kind to make you or someone else feel all warm and fuzzy inside… and outside!

This beautiful hat and mitten combo are named in honour of Geneva Misener (1878–1961). As the first female professor at the University of Alberta and a champion for women’s rights, we know she kept a cool head in debate and had a firm handshake! Beautiful cables on a reverse stockinette background ornament these warm accessories. The hat fits p...

This classic vest is named for Geneva Misener (1878–1961). She was the first female professor at the University of Alberta and a vocal spokesperson for women’s rights in the province. The Geneva Vest has a timeless appeal, with cable details that are designer, Fiona Ellis’ hallmark, and a nod to the beautiful architecture of the university. Wea...

Get your game on with Gridiron: tough socks that aren’t so tough to knit!

Kate does it again! After kicking off our Touchdown collection with Gridiron Socks, she takes an extra point with this hat and mitten combo. With sizing for your entire team or family, you can wear your colours where they’re most visible. You’ll love the unusual construction of this slouchy hat (worked primarily flat) and the gridiron design th...

These lined mittens combine femininity and luxury. The outer mittens are knitted with one strand each of River City Eden (a blend of merino, cashmere, and nylon) and Rowan Kidsilk Haze (a blend of mohair and silk). The inner mittens are knitted with Rowan Finest (a blend of extra-fine merino, cashmere, and royal alpaca). The combination of sump...

Knitters and hockey players have this in common: sticks!

This little project pattern first appeared in our 2017 Advent Box, complete in a kit with our Epic yarn and some festive green eyelash yarn. Since then we’ve made some adaptations, using gold eyelash and sparkly metallics, fuzzy mohair and alternating between green, brown, black, white and grey base colours.

We love “cabin time”. It’s our euphemism for escaping the daily grind. There’s nothing like putting your phone on silent (or finding a spot with no cellular service) to spend some time with real people, engaging in real activities. Whether it’s a picnic, a ball game or a weekend away in the wilderness, we always take our epic checkerboard along...

Inspired by our autumn vistas: the honking of geese heading south, the big blue sky and the horizon line of evergreens separating one farmer’s field from another. We asked Edmonton designer, Jessie McKitrick, to help us create a tuque (original French Canadian spelling) using our Hat Trick Semi-Solid line: the knitter’s watercolours! And the pl...

Every die hard hockey fan has superstitions and traditions that are strictly adhered to in playoff season. For good reason: you do whatever it takes to get the win. These Lucky Mitts will keep your hands warm while your team stays hot.

Keep your hands warm in complete Canadian style with this checkered motif that suits both Lumber Jacks and Jackies! Whether you’re splitting wood, cross-country skiing or taking the huskies out for a run, you’ll want to wear these iconic mittens.

A fantastic gift and excellent treat for yourself. A great introduction to toe-up sock knitting, or just a gratifying quick knit. Really, what more do you want from your knitting? The Merino-Cashmere blend of River City Yarn’s Eden makes them extra warm and the nylon keeps them long-wearing. This pattern uses clever cast-ons and cast-offs, and ...

When Lucy Neatby designed this hat for us in our River City Yarns Touchdown (football inspired) yarn, we loved it so much we awarded it a “Most Valuable Pattern” in our design roster for this season. It’s so clever!

Inspired by the classic Flying Geese quilt motif, this hat and mitt set is for those of us who aren’t lucky enough to be flying south for the winter. The hat and mittens are worked in the round, and sized for teens and adults. Patterns are charted, and although experience with stranded colour-work is helpful, it’s not required.

Designed by Ann Budd exclusively for River City Yarns, this lovely cowl design makes the most of RCY’s in-house yarn, Adam & Eve. The cowl design incorporates diagonal “peaks” and vertical “ridges” that accentuate and blend the hand painted colours of this very special yarn. The pattern, which repeats over ten stitches and four rows, is eas...

Pyramid Lake is named after the mountain that rises above it and is a favoured spot in Jasper National Park for canoeing, camping, hiking and hanging out. It’s a place where nature meets nurture. The stranded colourwork design on this pillow amplifies the ripple effect of the mountain’s reflection in the lake below. The buttoned back is just as...

Queen Vicki’s Wristlets Pattern makes a beautiful set of lacy wristlets that Queen Victoria would approve of. Perfect for afternoon tea, especially when your yarn and nail polish are coordinated! These wristlets also make great gifts for brides and bridesmaids. Our pattern includes four hand sizes, ranging from 17.5cm - 22.5cm or 7 - 9 in.

Materials required: small amounts of yarn (10g) and double pointed knitting needles to match the gauge of the yarn. The fatter the yarn, the bigger the ornament! You’ll need fiberfill or wool batting/roving for stuffing.

This pattern is the only one you need! With five sizes and three gauge options, you can knit a pair for every member of your family. You’ll need approximately 200m of a medium weight yarn to make the smaller sizes and up to 400m of a medium weight yarn for the bigger sizes. You’ll also need approximately 50g of wool roving (unspun wool) for the...

This is a knit-a-long project, with options to help you use yarn that you purchase along the way, combined with yarn from stash. You can make the blanket as small or as large as you like.

Our friend Robbi was inspired to turn a skein of Handmaiden Silk Rumple into a classy neckerchief that can be worn in a variety of styles. We collaborated to develop a well-written pattern and commissioned Handmaiden to dye their Silk Rumple (100% silk) in special colourways for us! The silk is so nice next to your skin and it’s an accessory pi...

We’re sure you’ll think these socks are a hit!

Inspired by traditional Nordic patterning the asymmetric placement of the stranded colour-work patterning gives this cardigan an updated contemporary look. We asked Fiona Ellis to use our River City Yarns Epic wool to create a cardigan that shouts, “Oh, Canada” and we think she knocked it out of the park.

Inspired by traditional Nordic patterning, this cowl is not only a fabulous accessory piece for your Rosalind sweater, it’s a great learning piece for colour work. Spice up your winter with a cozy accessory, choose your colour palette and design placement for your unique take on this design.

Inspired by traditional Nordic patterning, this hat & mitten set is not only fabulous to wear alongside your Rosalind sweater, it’s a great learning project for stranded colour work. Spice up your winter with these cozy accessories, choose your colour palette and design placement for your unique take on this design.

This cowl and hat pay homage to the columns, ribs and vaulted arches of architecture from the Romanesque period. The vertical, slip-stitch pillars and brick-like garter stitch striping recalls those beautiful buildings and the comfort they bring to those who visit them. The choice of an all- natural yarn (100% wool Epic Yarn or 100% alpaca El R...

Head into fall and winter with this classic argyle vest. With both a v-neck and round neck option, it looks great worn over shirt and collar or long sleeved t-shirt and under a jacket. The design is gender neutral with sizes from XS to 6X. This versatile addition to your wardrobe is easy to make and easy to wear.

“Living in Colorado, I’m no stranger to cold winters.But I can safely say that our winters aren’t nearly as brutal as those in the northern regions of Canada. Designed exclusively for River City Yarns, these super-warm mittens are pure luxury. The outer mitten is knitted with a strand each of RCY Hat Trick (in the “Colorado” colourway—go Avalan...

Wrap yourself in this beautiful shawl and head out to gaze at the night skies. Perfect for cool evenings in any season and made all the more scrumptious with a cup of hot cocoa in front of the fire, indoors or out. Made from cozy worsted weight yarn, this shawl can be knit up quickly: in less time than it takes the moon to go from waxing to fir...

We’ve become toe-up sock fans recently. It’s a nice way to knit, fitting them on as you go and there’s an additional bonus of being able to use up all your yarn as you knit merrily around on the cuff. We used two contrasting colours of yarn for these “sporty” socks and ended the cuff just above the ankle (short and sweet and quick to knit).

Snowmen are a welcoming sight in winter. And how much more so when armed with a hockey stick? This snowman is knitted all in one piece from the bottom up on double- pointed needles. Buttons and hockey stick (or broom) are attached with sewing thread. Substitute a broom for the hockey stick for a more traditional look.

We wanted a shawl that works on all body shapes—one with colourful geometric patterning and plenty of length. Holli delivered. You can pass Tesserae Shawl around your shoulders twice or more and still tie it. Its unique shape, the merino- cashmere combo of hand-dyed Eden, and the mosaic patterning create a stand-out shawl for any season. And th...

The Laurentian Plateau covers almost half of Canada, from the Great Lakes to the Arctic Ocean. The rugged landscape inspires images of snow, mineral rich rock and migrating caribou herds. The yellow diamonds in this entrelac design add a pop of colour, framed by the monochromatic hues of a snowy Canadian vista from the rocky outcrop of a mounta...

Inspired by the log cabin quilt pattern, Holli created a modular knit blanket that uses a traditional structure with a contemporary colour choice. We love the effect of the graphic greys, charcoal and black, with that pop of red to represent the hearth. The blanket is made all the cozier with a slight fulling in the finishing.

Go warm or go home!

A true hockey fan isn’t afraid to brave the elements to cheer on the home team. Stay snug while you wear your colours proudly with the WrapAround Scarf. Stephanie’s scarf (shown right) is knit in Toronto’s crisp blue and white. Want to purchase this yarn? Visit https://rivercityyarns.com/collections/rcy-originals/prod...

Just about the warmest hat you can make, worked with a double-stranded worsted weight yarn, with the addition of a bulky weight soft yarn to create a built-in lining. With all the charm and warmth of a traditional thrummed hat, this thrummish version is easier to knit. Check out our Thrummish Mitts for a super warm and completely coordinated wi...

Just about the warmest mitts you can make, worked in a double-stranded worsted weight yarn, with the addition of a bulky weight soft yarn to create a built-in lining. If you’ve ever wanted to try thrummed mittens but have been a little intimidated by how they’re made, this is a brilliant alternative. They’re just as warm and a little easier to ...

Like hat tricks, these boot toppers are showstoppers!

The chevron pattern used here creates a highly textured, woven effect, to provide extra warmth for these cozy mittens. Inspired by trade blankets, both for the woven texture and the stripes, Holli used a contrasting colour to highlight one of the chevron repeats for some added punch. The mittens are worked in the round, simply slipping stitches...

“On a wonderful trip to Zürich, I was struck by the intentional geometry of the paving stones in Sechseläutenplatz, Zürich’s largest open town square. Paving laid of gorgeous grey quartzite cut in variable-width strips creates an ever-changing textural perspective which inspired the gentle tapering ribs of this hat.” ~ Eric Lutz

This cosy cowl is knit in the round with a doubled strand (two strands held together) of Rowan Cashmere Haze in two colours. It makes a long loop that can be worn long or wrapped double for extra cuddly warmth.

We love the way Kauni yarns make colourwork a breeze and it felts like a charm! Perfect for creating a stunning felted tote for all your knitting projects.

This cosy cowl is knit in the round with two colours (three strands held together) of Shibui yarns. Worked in an easy 2 x 2 rib stitch, separated by a turning row, for complete reversibility. It can be worn double layered for extra warmth, or as a short scarf or pulled down over the shoulders as a partial shrug. Pure luxury fibre knitting. Spoi...

This stylish crocheted take on the ubiquitous slouchy beanie is limitlessly customizable: it will look fantastic in fun hand-dyed yarn, or sophisticated in semi-solids. Plus, since the hat is worked from the top down, you can effortlessly create a fit that suits your style: smaller or larger, with just a little or lots of slouch!