Discover thoughtfully sourced non-superwash woolly wool yarns and our signature Vanilla Sweater Collection - curated to help you knit with confidence!
Learn the Fundamentals
Our most beloved beginner sweater, designed to teach the fundamentals of garment knitting. Timeless, comfortable, and a joy to knit and wear.
Experience the Joy of Mohair
Light as a cloud with beautiful drape, Vanilla Fluff brings the magic of mohair to a classic, wearable sweater you'll treasure.
A Quick, Cozy Sweater
Everything you love about Vanilla in a quicker, cozier knit. A thicker gauge creates a warm, relaxed sweater.
Here at The Woolly Thistle we encourage woolly wanderlust and share information about where the wool was grown and milled. We specialize in finding yarn made at the source whether that be on wild Scottish islands, or in the bucolic Devon countryside. We are passionate about yarns with a story!
Eva is the founder of The Scottish Yarn Festival in Perth Scotland and the creator of Scottish Yarn Festival Yarn, available in DK and fingering weight with a gorgeous color palette.
Ramón and his team at WoolDreamers has reclaimed the use of Spanish Wool. We are delighted to support this worthy cause by bringing you the beautiful and natural yarns made from Spanish Manchego and Merino sheep.
The Daughter of a Shepherd journey began with the 2015 clip of the Hebridean sheep who graze Escrick Park Estate. Aiming to support all aspects of British manufacturing in the processing and production of this beautiful wool.
The Woolly Thistle imports unique and hard to find knitting yarn from small crofters from around the world. We take care of the hard part so you don't have to. Your next knitting project deserves the finest yarns and knitting books from the UK, Scandinavia, and Europe! Shop your favorite yarn brands like Jamieson & Smith, Lopi, Rauma, and more!
Explore our hand-curated knitting kits that include everything you need to complete your project, see our instructional knitting video courses, and browse our bestselling yarn for your next knitting project.
We're a small women-owned business contributing to our local New Hampshire economy and other small business owners. We choose our vendors, partners, and service providers with care. When you shop at the Woolly Thistle you can shop with confidence knowing that your dollar is supporting families all across the world.
Our knitting kits are specially curated with all the yarn and inspiration you'll need to complete your project
We love curating new yarns for you from around the world! See the latest additions to The Woolly Thistle!
Courses are an excellent way to learn knew skills. Each course includes video lessons and most include a pattern for knitting the featured garment or accessory.
