Patons Astra Yarn
A 50 gram ball, and it is acrylic, not wool.
Astra is a #3 light yarn: 50 g and 161 yards. Knit gauge is 22 stitches to 4 inches on 4 mm needles. The page price is $5.99. The blurb points it at garments, blankets, toys, and other family projects.
The Patons name belongs to Spinrite. Production at the Listowel plant stopped on July 25, 2025. Astra does not print a new factory town.
Care is a cool wash and a flat dry. The page shows a wide shade range.
Product Highlights
- •50 g (1.75 oz) ball
- •161 yards (147 m)
- •#3 light, 100% acrylic
- •22 knit stitches on 4 mm needles
- •Page price $5.99
Category
Our Canadian score
Imported
Patons Astra is a light acrylic from Spinrite, not a Canadian wool. Comvest Partners and JW Levin own the parent from the United States. The ball names no mill.
Score breakdown (66% evidenced, high confidence)
“Spinrite Inc. has made the difficult decision to close the manufacturing facility and retail outlet store in Listowel”
“has been co-owned by American based investment firms Comvest Partners and JW Levin Management Partners since 2018”
“We will still maintain a presence in Listowel with our office to support the business, as well as our Listowel Distribution Centre to facilitate Canadian distribution”
“some of the company's administrative, marketing and sales roles would remain in Listowel”
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
- Mill not named. Listowel factory closed.
- Owned By
- Spinrite Inc.
- Fibre
- 100% acrylic
- Weight
- 50 g (1.75 oz)
- Length
- 161 yards (147 m)
- Price
- $5.99
Where to Buy
Product Information
Ingredients
100% acrylic
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Patons Astra yarn made in Canada?
No. Patons Astra Yarn is not made in Canada. Listowel still has a Spinrite office and a distribution centre, not a named spinning floor for this ball.
Is Astra the same as Classic Wool?
No. Patons Astra Yarn is acrylic and a #3 light ball of 50 g. Classic Wool Worsted is the 100 g wool.
Who owns Patons Astra?
Spinrite. Patons Astra Yarn is in the group co-owned by Comvest Partners and JW Levin, both based in the United States.
How do you wash Astra?
Cool water, then dry flat. Patons Astra Yarn says skip bleach, skip the iron, and skip dry cleaning.
What hook does Astra use?
A 4 mm hook, 15 single crochet and 16 rows to 4 inches. That crochet line is on the Patons Astra Yarn page.