Briggs & Little Regal Yarn
Thirty-five shades, and the skein is longer than Heritage.
Regal is 100% wool, 2 ply, with 272 yards. The stitch count is 20 to 4 inches on 4.5 mm needles. Sweaters, socks, mitts, and woven upholstery are the uses the mill lists.
Briggs & Little spins it at York Mills, near Harvey, New Brunswick. Every fleece the mill buys is Canadian, from farmers or the Carleton Place wool co-op. The Little family still runs that floor.
The mill shop price is $8.16. Wholesale calls go to 1-800-561-9276.
Product Highlights
- •100% wool, finer than Heritage
- •272 yards (248 m) per skein
- •35 shades on the mill list
- •20 stitches to 4 inches
- •Also sold for weaving upholstery
Category
Our Canadian score
Very strong Canadian ties
Briggs & Little Regal is pure Canadian wool from the Harvey mill. It is the longer 2 ply, not the nylon sock yarn. The Little family still does the spinning.
Score breakdown (85% evidenced, high confidence)
“Mike is busy on the production side, keeping the mill running smoothly”
This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score
Key Facts
- Made In
- York Mills, New Brunswick
- Owned By
- Briggs & Little Woolen Mills Ltd.
- Fibre
- 100% wool
- Length
- 272 yards (248 m)
- Shades
- 35
- Price
- $8.16 at the mill shop
Where to Buy
Product Information
Ingredients
100% wool
All Information Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Briggs & Little Regal yarn made in Canada?
Yes. Briggs & Little Regal Yarn is spun at the woolen mill in York Mills. The address on the page is Harvey, York County.
How is Regal different from Heritage?
Regal is the longer skein. Briggs & Little Regal Yarn holds 272 yards and lists 35 shades, against 215 yards and 65 shades on Heritage.
What fibre is Regal?
Pure wool. Briggs & Little Regal Yarn has no nylon in the strand, unlike the mill sock blend called Tuffy.
What needle does Regal use?
Finer than Heritage. Briggs & Little Regal Yarn steps down from the 5 mm Heritage needle. The mill also lists it for woven upholstery.
What does Regal cost?
The mill shop lists Briggs & Little Regal Yarn at $8.16. Colour photos are a guide, the page says, because screens shift the shade.