We felt that the time had come to include a free pattern that included the men in our lives. Besides… Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and what better way to show your love, than with some knitted goods? (For the male knitters out there, refer to all of our past Friday posts for some…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentNew Yarn- King Cole’s Authentic Cotton Mix DK
It’s hard to imagine, I know, but Spring yarns are already rolling in here at Estelle! One that has recently arrived, and has us all buzzing, is a yarn by King Cole called Authentic Cotton Mix DK. This yarn is a classic- which is what makes it so fabulous! It is a yarn that…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentKAL Sweater in King Cole Splash
Last Friday, we posted some pretty exciting news about our latest contest, which kicks off on Monday, March 2nd, 2015. If you missed the blog post with all of the details, simply click here to catch up. In summary? We are knitting a children’s sweater over the course of six weeks, and we hope…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentExciting Announcement! New KAL/ Contest- Free Pattern Friday
Are you looking to make the jump from knitting scarves and cowls, to knitting a sweater? Well then, we have a Knit-A-Long for YOU! The added bonus is that you can win one of three fabulous prizes!- a Borgo di’ Pazzi Throw Kit (retail value $85.00), a copy of 60 Quick Baby Knits by…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentCreative Yarns- Scarborough, Ontario
We are well overdue for another yarn shop feature, so we thought that we would try a shop that is fairly ‘close to home’ for us- this shop is literally just around the corner from Estelle! So, without further ado, we introduce to you Nina Klecki of Creative Yarns. When did you open your shop?…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentAlpaca Chevron Baby Blanket
A friend of mine has a niece that is scheduled to land here on earth any day now. And she, like all good knitters do, dug out her knitting needles as soon as she heard the good news. She wanted something warm, something cozy, something that the babe could grow up with and cherish…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentGrosso Marshmallow Pillow- Free Pattern Friday
Since we are currently in the thick of winter, we are all probably spending a lot more time cooped up in our homes, trying to stay warm. And hopefully, maybe even knitting! While there is simply “No Place Like Home”, I am finding that spending so much time at home has gotten me thinking…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentLang Mille Colori Socks and Lace
We are at that point in the winter season when we are all starting to crave a little colour. Everything outside is… grey. So while we stay cozy in our homes with our knitting, why not experience colour in the very best way possible? With our knitting, of course! At Estelle, we can think of…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentBook Review- Wanderlust by Tanis Gray
Today we want to talk about a brand new (like, SMOKING-hot-off-the-press) book called Wanderlust- 46 Modern Knits For Bohemian Style, by Tanis Gray. Each pattern in the book is knit using Cascade Longwood, a beautiful, aran weight, 100% superwash merino wool, available in a vast range of colours. This publication is a compilation of patterns…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentMartine Hat- Free Pattern Friday
In this part of Canada, it has been a VERY cold week. And not only that, the gift giving season is behind us, and the time has come to start knitting selfishly. (That is… unless you always do knit selfishly. And who could blame you!?!?! Carry on!) Which brings us to, today’s pattern. A…
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