Some yarns arrive quietly, tucked into a delivery box between packing paper and a faint hint of lanolin. Others make an entrance. Sea to Sky Designs is one of the latter. You notice it before you even touch it, with mohair halo catching the light, colours deep enough to get lost in, and a name that feels like a road trip through the province.

Based in Surrey, BC, Sea to Sky Designs has been spinning magic in sock and worsted-weight mohair blends for years. Our history together goes back to when we first began seeking out local dyers who brought something truly unique to the table. The moment those first skeins landed in the shop, they turned heads, partly for their luxurious texture, but mostly because they felt like the West Coast in yarn form: lush, rich, and impossible to forget.

Our partnership started with a simple idea: to bring in fibres that not only looked beautiful but also told a local story. Over the years, Sea to Sky Designs has done just that, creating skeins that capture mountain blues, forest greens, sunset golds, and the soft greys of rainclouds over the inlet. Each batch feels rooted in place, and every time we restock, it feels like welcoming back an old friend.

Sarah’s Zorzal Shawl using Sea to Sky Designs Classic Sock in Birchbark and Spruce

The classic sock yarn is everything you want it to be: sturdy enough to carry you through miles of stitches, but soft enough to make you pause mid-row and give it another squeeze. The worsted mohair is the showstopper, warm without being heavy, with a gentle halo that seems to glow from within.

This is the kind of yarn that inspires project dreaming before you have even checked the yardage. A cozy cowl. A pair of socks that make winter mornings worth getting up for. Maybe a sweater that turns a rainy day into something you look forward to.

If you are ready to try your hand at something beyond a scarf project, or if you just want to zip through a quick knit, the Tree Planter Toque is an great option and available free on Ravelry.

CHECK OUT OUR SEA TO SKY BASES!

Sea to Sky Designs has become part of the Baaad Anna’s story. It is a reminder of why we partner with local makers, and how a skein can carry a piece of home. 

Featured Yarn Sale: Friday, September 26 – Sunday, September 28

It’s the perfect chance to snag the yarns we’ve been spotlighting in our Feature Yarn series (and yes, they’re just as gorgeous in person).  We want to make sweater-quantities of indie yarns just a little more affordable this fall, so when you buy multiple skeins of yarn in the same base, you’ll save!

Buy 2 skeins → get 10% off

Buy 3 skeins → get 15% off

Buy 4 or more skeins → get 20% off