Back40Designs

Cold days call for the warmest toques, and these chunky, double brimmed Peruvian Highland Wool beanies are just about as warm and cozy as they come. 🥰 Peruvian Highland Wool is a high-quality, durable 100% natural wool sourced from sheep (a Merino and Corriedale cross) raised in the high-altitude Andes of Peru. It is renowned for its unique rustic combination of softness (from the Merino) and strength (from the Corriedale).

This luxury wool is breathable with excellent water-resistance, making it perfect for our wet West Coast winters. Add to that a timeless style with a folded brim that allows you to customize it for the perfect fit, and this may very well become your new favorite toque! Poms can be added by request. Message me for more info. 😊

Hello winter! ❄️ We finally had a snow day, though it was of the blink-and-you-might-miss-it variety!

My son is desperately hoping for the gift of more snow for upcoming birthday this week, but I am not sure Mother Nature is on our side this year. Fingers crossed we can drag winter out just a little bit longer!🤞

I have added some new ready-to-ship knits to my website. For those of you who are still deep in the midst of winter (like the rest of Canada!) we offer flat rate shipping of $15 across the country. 😊

A little mid-winter pop of color to brighten your Monday. 💛💚❤️🩵

Hello! 👋

Happy new year! I've been in social media hibernation mode after a busy holiday market season, but there is always a lot going on behind the scenes in the Back 40.

Winter on the West Coast has been unusually mild, but our current cold snap has me hopeful that we haven't seen the end of winter yet and we will still get that elusive dump of snow! In the meantime, we will settle for frost and frozen mud - which, if you live on a farm or have livestock, you know is a treat after a very wet fall!

I've got a stack of cozy new knits to add to my website in the next few days and am looking forward to introducing some fun new things in 2026! Thanks for following along. 🥰

Check out my stories to see what has been keeping us busy on the farm the past couple of weeks! 😍
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❄️ Let it snow TOQUE SALE! ❄️

The snow is coming, and my kiddo for one is counting down the minutes. In preparation, all ready-to-ship Kids toques and all Adult Classic Line toques are 20% OFF until December 23 at midnight. Make sure you and your little ones are prepared to stay cozy when winter finally arrives!

Shop online at www.back40designs.ca. No code needed - sale prices will apply automatically at checkout.

Shop until Dec 23 for local Comox Valley pickup before Christmas. 🎄

Sneak Peek of an extra big, extra cozy, infinity scarf I just sent off to its new home in Eastern Canada (where they really need this sort of thing right now! 🥶) This was just part of a large order of matching family knits and I can't wait to share the rest of these gorgeous sets after Christmas! 🥰

Which leads me to custom order deadlines! The last week got away from me and I neglected to post cutoff dates earlier, but the deadline for custom orders (with local Comox Valley pickup before Christmas only at this point) is Wednesday, December 17. Classic Line orders can be made directly on my website or message me for Luxe orders.

And there are still some beautiful knit toques, cowls and mittens that are ready to go at www.back40designs.ca. I am shipping daily, so if you are ordering with shipping required get those orders in ASAP for delivery by Christmas. I can't guarantee delivery at this point given the flooding situation in BC and surrounding area, but will do my best to get things sent away quickly!

Ready-to-Ship items with Local Pickup can be ordered right up until December 23. 😊



Yarn is Malabrigo Rasta in the color Diana.
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Mittens have been a hot item this season. Hand knit with breathable, ultra soft and moisture-resistant fine merino wool, it's easy to see why. No lining needed for these mitts - they will keep your fingers warm and toasty all winter long. I am down to two pairs, including this new addition in the most popular shade of the year, green. 💚💚

These are not yet listed online but you can find them this Sunday at my final market of the year. I will be at the Christmas Pop Up Market hosted by the Blackfin Pub on November 14th from 11am to 3pm in the lower level of the Blackfin in Comox. Drop by to check out the all-local vendor lineup and then head upstairs for lunch or dinner! See you Sunday!

THANK YOU to everyone who came out to Arbutus Meadows this past weekend, it's always such a festive event! I am working away on custom orders so have been a little absent from social media, but I wanted to share that I have added one more opportunity for in-person shopping!

You can find me at the Christmas Pop Up Market this Sunday, December 14th from 11am-3pm in the lower level of the Blackfin Pub in Comox. Thanks to the Blackfin for hosting this special market featuring all Comox Valley makers. 🥰 This will be my final market of the year.

Christmas is fast approaching and deadlines are looming! First up is December 14 - the cutoff for custom orders with delivery before Christmas. Classic Line orders can be made directly via our website, or message me for Luxe orders. More details to follow!

Join us this Sunday for this sweet little market featuring local makers, hosted by the Blackfin. This is our final market of the season!

I have said it before and it bears repeating... you can't beat a good neutral! 🩶🤍🩶

We are headed to Nanoose this afternoon for an evening of festive fun at the Merry Little Christmas on the Farm Market at Arbutus Meadows Farm. Hope to see you there!

4-8pm, 1515 Island Hwy East, Nanoose Bay

This Saturday! One of the most festive and fun holiday events of the year - Merry Little Christmas on the Farm in Nanoose Bay. 🎄 This beautiful venue will be filled with talented local artisans and makers, plus there will be a stunning walk of lights outside, hay wagon rides, farm animals, food trucks and more! Check out my stories for a look at what to expect. We will be there this Saturday, December 6 from 4-8pm. See you there!