Be open to change, but keep moving forward.

the meaning of our symbol, and the words that pushed this little business to where it is today.

Sassparilla is a one woman owned and operated business in Shelburne nova scotia.

when I started knitting, I had no idea sassparilla would be the result. I started Knitting in the fall of 2019 and it quickly became a way to overcome anxiety, a way to meet new people and to make loved ones smile. Now the goal is to make more people smile.

when my niece was born in 2020, I started creating toys and teethers for her to play with. she is the inspiration behind our baby toy designs and our official product tester.

Our name is a tribute to my father, who gave me the nickname Sassparilla when I was young. My father was by my side the first time that I cast stitches onto my needles. This will forever be my favourite knitting memory.  In his memory I decided to name my business Sassparilla.​

Our mission is to become a completely waste free company. We use the scrap yarn from our orders to create new items. custom and made to order items allow us to ensure a proper fit, with no waste. Packaging is limited and composed of natural or recycled materials.