Sweet Paprika Designs Yarn Club

What's in the box: Each box holds hand-dyed yarn, photo and video tutorials for a featured knitting technique, and exclusive patterns from guest designers.

Sweet Paprika Designs is a yarn shop and dye studio in Montreal, Quebec. It sells hand-dyed yarn, patterns, kits and books, with a stated focus on locally sourced and sustainable materials. Its yarn club is built around learning. Every two months, members get a box of hand-dyed yarn along with photo and video tutorials for a knitting technique such as cables, lace, brioche or steeking. Each box also includes exclusive patterns from featured designers, so you can practise the new skill on a real project. This makes the club a good fit for knitters who know the basics and want guided practice with techniques they have been nervous to try alone. Because boxes ship every two months instead of monthly, the yarn is less likely to pile up unused. The shop also runs in-person workshops, free crafting circles and an online community, which local and remote members may enjoy. The website does not list club pricing or full box details on its homepage, so check the club page before you join. Complete beginners may find a technique-focused club more than they need right now.