Gathering Yarn

Gathering Yarn is a family-run wholesale yarn company based in Alberta, Canada, rooted in the small prairie community of Haynes in Lacombe County. Owned and operated by Roy and Cindy, the business carries forward a long-standing family tradition, drawing inspiration from their generational ties to the land and farming in Alberta. Their approach is focused on sourcing high-quality yarns from trusted global mills, offering exceptional fibres to North American retailers and fibre artists.

Among their standout collections is Haynes Creek Heathers - a 100 percent highland wool yarn sourced from Peru. This non-superwash yarn features naturally heathered tones and is known for its strength, bounce, and beautiful stitch definition. It is especially appreciated by knitters and crocheters who prefer wool in its most natural form. Another core line is Brook Farm Yarn, a fingering-weight British wool blend combining Blue Faced Leicester and Brown Masham. Milled in Yorkshire, this non-superwash yarn offers a smooth, soft handle while maintaining the structure and durability ideal for colourwork and garments worn next to the skin.

Gathering Yarn also offers Luxury Yarn (Vera) - a DK-weight blend of 50 percent mulberry silk, 30 percent extrafine Merino, and 20 percent superfine Merino. This luxurious yarn is soft, drapey, and elegant, ideal for garments and accessories with a polished finish. Named in tribute to Gran Vera Belle Briggs, this line celebrates heritage and refinement in equal measure.

In addition to their curated yarn collections, Gathering Yarn provides undyed yarn bases and rotating stock-lot yarns. These stock-lots include mill ends and specialty batches from European and South American mills, made available at excellent value. They are often hand-dyed by Canadian artists, giving customers access to beautiful, small-batch colours and fibres.

At Beehive Wool Shop, we love Gathering Yarn for their dedication to quality, integrity in sourcing, and the thoughtful curation of fibres. Their yarns are ideal for knitters and crocheters who value natural fibres, responsible production, and timeless beauty. From rustic wools to indulgent silk blends, Gathering Yarn offers something truly special for fibre artists across Canada and the USA.