Aunt Maggie's Homespun
Sweaters, mitts, hats and socks hand knit from real Canadian sheep's wool. Based in Gros Morne National Park, Woody Point, Newfoundland. Mail orders welcome.
Kevin asked for a caribou sweater with a red background. He came to pick it up in person and Maggie jumped into the photo.
Jeanne fell in love with Aunt Maggie's Puffin Sweater while visiting the area several years ago.
Aunt Maggie's products received favourable reviews for quality, range of products and the added touches of her brand in 2016, upon submitting a collection of her garments for an expert in handicrafts.
Kevin asked for a caribou sweater with a red background. He came to pick it up in person and Maggie jumped into the photo.
Customers and Accolades
Aunt Maggie is always glad to hear from customers. If you ordered clothing and want to show it off, please send in a picture. Display your triumph using an Aunt Maggie's knitting pattern or wool. Help us celebrate our awards and good news.
The Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador is a member-based organization that works to maximize the artistic and economic potential of the craft community of the province. Aunt Maggie is a member of the Craft Council and supplies products to their Devon House shop.
The "Crafts of Character" symbol recognizes quality crafts, gifts and apparel made in Newfoundland and Labrador. Producers and retailers featured on their site have met specific program criteria to receive the "Crafts of Character" designation. Aunt Maggie's products have earned the "Crafts of Character" seal.
Upon her return to the province in 2021, Maggie spoke with the community radio station about her adventures in Alberta teaching at a Hutterite colony. Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/user-939664768
The Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador is a member-based organization that works to maximize the artistic and economic potential of the craft community of the province. Aunt Maggie is a member of the Craft Council and supplies products to their Devon House shop.
Affiliates and Links
Aunt Maggie has a long relationship with several craft shops and organizations. Find them here, along with the story of her time teaching in Alberta, courtesy of the local radio station.
Clockwise from top right: trigger mitts, thrummed socks, thrummed mitts, thrummed hat with pom-pom. The small pouch in the center is a homemade pacifier based on the ones Newfoundland mothers used to knit for babies several generations ago.
This abstract design represents animals sometimes seen in the park, traveling in herds across distant hillsides.
Created with multi-coloured pairs of gloves and mittens in a traditional diamond pattern, this beautiful installation adorned a wall with practical items showcasing creativity in crafting.
Clockwise from top right: trigger mitts, thrummed socks, thrummed mitts, thrummed hat with pom-pom. The small pouch in the center is a homemade pacifier based on the ones Newfoundland mothers used to knit for babies several generations ago.
Aunt Maggie's as Art
From June to October 2013, visitors to the Discovery Center on Route 431 could see Aunt Maggie's gloves and mitts as part of the in-house gallery. Her caribou sweater, hat, mitts, socks and slippers have a permanent place in the lobby display.
Special thanks to Barb Daniel, the staff at the Discovery Center in Woody Point and the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador.