For over 100 years,Patons® Yarnhas been bringing crafters and knitters high-quality yarns to turn their dreams into reality. Our company was founded in 1917 by James Paton in Ontario, Canada with a vision to provide affordable and accessible yarns to crafters across North America.
Since then, we’ve grown into one of the most beloved and trusted yarn brands, offering a wide selection of yarns perfect for any project. Our commitment to excellence starts with sourcing only the finest fibers from around the world. We carefully select wools, cottons, alpacas, silks, and blends to ensure our yarns are of the utmost quality.
Our Yarns
At Patons® Yarn, we’re knitters and crocheters ourselves. We understand the importance of having just the right yarn to bring your project to life. That’s why we offer such a diverse collection of yarns to meet any need.
Kroy Sock Yarn
Our premium sock yarn comes in a rainbow of self-striping colors that knit into fun and funky socks. The superwash wool and nylon blend creates hardwearing socks that hold their shape. Knitters love Kroy for its vibrant colors and exceptional stitch definition.
Grace Yarn
The super soft Grace collection includes cotton and cotton blend yarns perfect for baby projects, light-weight summer knits, and everyday apparel. Grace yarns feature excellent stitch definition and come in solids, ombres, prints, and variegated shades.
Canadiana Yarn
Paying homage to our Canadian roots, the 100% acrylic Canadiana line comes in beautiful shades inspired by the Canadian landscape. Canadiana is a budget-friendly yarn, making it ideal for large projects like chunky blankets and knit sweaters.
Linen Yarn
We sustainably source fine European flax to create our line of linen yarns. Our linen has a subtle luster that becomes even more beautiful with wear. Linen yarn is perfect for lightweight garments and home goods. The breathable fabric works well for warm weather.
Sock Yarn
Patons® offers smooth sock yarns in wool, cotton, and nylon blends. With multiple weights available from fingering to bulky, our sock yarn keeps feet cozy in any season. Our wool sock yarns feature softness you can feel in every stitch.
Classic Wool Yarn
For generations, the Patons® Classic Wool line has been beloved by knitters of all skill levels. Available in a spectrum of solids and heathers, our Classic Wool is a wool and acrylic blend that is machine washable. It’s the perfect all-purpose yarn for your next sweater, hat, or blanket.
Responsible Production
At Patons® Yarn, we take pride in being an ethically and ecologically responsible company. We source only ethically harvested wools and monitor every step of our production process. We partner with organizations like the Responsible Wool Standard to ensure the welfare of the sheep and land is always respected.
Many of our yarns are also EcoVerseTM certified, meaning they meet rigorous standards for using organically grown fibers and eco-friendly dyes. We also utilize recycled fibers in select yarns, giving new life to materials that would otherwise go to waste.
Our production facilities recycle water usage and rely on renewable energy sources like solar and wind. We strive to minimize our environmental footprint while maximizing quality and fiber selection.
Supporting the Knitting Community
The knitting and crocheting community has supported Patons® Yarn for generations. We’re committed to giving back through supporting causes that align with our core values.
We’ve worked with charities like Knit for Kids and Warm Up America to provide handmade items to those in need. Our annual Yarn Feeds charity drive donates yarn to community initiatives helping disadvantaged community members.
We also invest in the next generation of makers through donations to craft programs and youth education. Our sponsorship of events like wool festivals and trade shows demonstrates our dedication to promoting hands-on creativity.
At Patons® Yarn, our customers are like family. We’re invested in helping makers at every skill level realize their creative potential. Our beginner’s guides, video tutorials, and pattern inspiration make knitting accessible and fun.
What’s Next?
As we look to the future, we’ll continue expanding our yarn collections while staying true to our heritage. We aim to always provide crafters with quality, variety, and value.
We’ll also keep innovating new blends and sustainable materials to meet the needs of modern makers. But no matter how much we grow, our commitment to the crafting community remains at our core.
We can’t wait to see what you’ll create with Patons® Yarn! From simple projects for beginners to heirloom pieces by lifelong knitters, our yarns turn inspiration into reality.
Thank you for being part of our Patons® Yarn family. With quality yarns, expert support, and an amazing creative community, we know the future of knitting looks bright.
