Where to buy local Quebec wool online and in-store (2026)

When searching for local Quebec wool, you quickly come across two categories: shops that sell wool dyed in Quebec (on an imported base) and the rare workshops that truly do everything here – from fleece to yarn. This guide helps you distinguish between the two and find exactly what you're looking for.

What "local wool" really means

There is no single certification in Quebec for the "100% local wool" designation. The Canadian Wool Cooperative issues a certification guaranteeing Canadian origin. Les Produits du Québec grants a certification attesting to origin, production, and manufacturing. Some users of the term only offer dyeing on imported fibers from New Zealand or South America – which is honest, but not local.

What we do at Makeloo Studio is different: the wool comes from Quebec farms with which we have a direct connection. We know the sheep and the breeders from all over Quebec. We dye with citric acid here. Each batch is named after the dye recipe – and it will never be exactly the same twice.

Why is this important for you? Because it changes the material. Locally spun wool from hand-selected fleeces does not have the same feel, the same felt, the same durability as a standardized base for large-scale export.

Buying online: what we offer

Our Quebec local wool shop offers available batches in real time. A few practical points:

Batches are limited. Each lot is unique – same dye recipe, same sheep breed, but never exactly the same twice. When it's sold out, it's sold out.

La Délicate — our sock yarn. This is our most popular online batch: Shetland and BFL wool, local alpaca for durability. Spun for softness, warmth, and comfort, dyed in subtle tones. Ideal for those who have been knitting socks for years and are tired of imported yarns that wear out after six months.

Delivery in Canada. We ship everywhere in Canada. Free shipping above a certain amount – check your cart for the current threshold.

Buying at the workshop: coming to Lavaltrie

Our workshop is in Lavaltrie, in Lanaudière, about an hour from Montreal. It's not a classic store – it's where we spin and dye.

For visits and spinning and dyeing workshops, reservations are required. We don't open our doors without an appointment – this allows us to properly welcome you and show you what we truly do.

Workshops last a half-day or a full day. We teach hand-spinning (spinning wheel or drop spindle), citric acid dyeing on local wool. This is for beginners as well as experienced knitters who want to understand where the material they use comes from.

Workshop prices: from $80 (half-day) – consult the workshop page for 2026 dates.

Where to find local Quebec wool outside of Makeloo Studio

To be honest: the choice is limited. Here are serious leads:

• The Canadian Wool Collective (CWC) – Marcelo has been on the board since 2025. The only certification guaranteeing 100% Canadian, from sheep to yarn.
• Quebec craft shows – Quebec City show (December) and regional shows.
• Lanaudière and Laurentians farmers' markets – some breeders sell directly in season.
• Montreal: Witch Craft - Au fil du temps

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you sell wholesale for knitting clubs?
Yes. Contact us directly – we can prepare homogeneous lots of the same batch.

Are the workshops accessible to beginners?
Completely. The majority of our participants have never spun before arriving. We start from scratch.

Can we visit without buying?
Free visits are not possible (working workshop). All our workshops include a guided tour of the spinning and dyeing area.