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A fresh start – Bright Colours for a New Season

Patrons and followers of the shop will already know that the past few weeks have been a whirlwind. The holiday season brought a joyful rush of Christmas shoppers, last-minute gift makers, and New Year’s resolution knitters, leaving our shelves looking a little bare. January has a way of feeling like a deep breath after all that excitement—a moment to reset, to plan, and to bring fresh energy into the space.

And that’s exactly what we’ve been doing.

Now, as we move toward spring, we’re filling up the shop again, restocking old favourites and bringing in new treasures. One of the most exciting arrivals? RainCity Knits beautiful and bright yarn! We’ve just received a fresh shipment of RainCityKnits Super Sock Solid and RainCityKnits Super Sock Multi—locally hand-dyed fingering-weight sock yarns bursting with colour, just in time to chase away the winter greys.

Krista, the owner, designer, and dyer behind RainCityKnits, has been working with Baaad Anna’s for over ten years—if you can believe it! We couldn’t be happier to continue this partnership with such an incredible local fibre artist. Yes local!

RainCityKnits was born out of a love for bright colours—an antidote to the endless grey season on the West Coast. Krista is committed to offering high-quality products that are ethically created, without compromising on design.

Their 100% Uruguayan Merino Wool base is sourced from a collective of sheep farmers in Latin America, ensuring that workers are paid a fair rate for their wool. All fibres are dyed with non-toxic dyes, resulting in a rainbow of saturated colours that are as beautiful as they are responsible.

RainCityKnits Super Sock Solid & Multi

  • Fibres: 75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon
  • Gauge: 30 – 32 stitches = 10 cm (4 inches)
  • Needles: 2.5 mm (US 1)
  • Weight: Fingering (1)
  • Length: 100 g / 423 m (463 yards)

The Solid colours are rich and vibrant, offering that classic pop of brightness, while the Multi skeins bring a playful mix of hues, perfect for creating dynamic and unique fabric. Whether you’re a sock knitter, a shawl lover, or someone who just needs a bit of colour therapy, these yarns are sure to inspire.

Come by and see what’s new—we’re restocking every day, bringing back colour, warmth, and inspiration to our shelves. And if you’re craving even more brightness, stay tuned. We have more surprises coming soon!

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