Autumn is just around the corner, which means that it is almost time to switch over your Summer accessories, in order to make room for some Fall ones! And while you’re busy making that transition… why not pick up one or two new items to add to your rotation? May we be so bold…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentFor All Of You ‘Christmas Knitters’ Out There
If you are a knitter or crocheter (which we are going to go ahead and assume that you are, since you happen to be reading this blog), and if you happen to celebrate Christmas, then it is also likely safe to assume that you have already entertained the idea of getting started on some…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentNevado Hourglass Cowl- Free Pattern Friday
Today we thought that we would share a pattern with you that admittedly, we have shared before. This may appear a touch cheeky, but we felt that it couldn’t hurt! Sometimes… a pattern is just THAT good! The pattern in question? Why it’s the Franca Hourglass Cowl by Helen Firing. Ring a bell? But…
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We are pretty excited to announce that Estelle Designs now offers BUTTONS! And not just any buttons… but buttons that are unique, richly coloured, well made, and manufactured in Holland! After snapping tonnes (and we mean TONNES!) of photos, we are pleased to pass along the news that each and every button that we…
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Diane from The Wool & Silk Co in Shelburne, Ontario recently shared a pattern with us that she has for sale on Ravelry. And while we tend to typically share free patterns on Fridays, we thought that this was well worth bending the rules a bit. Especially since it’s only $3.00! That’s basically the price…
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Last week we thought we would share a few photos of our overstuffed warehouse with you all. But upon some reflection, we felt that it was only fair to also show you a sampling of what was packed into a few of those boxes! It’s no secret that we love sock knitting at Estelle Yarns,…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentSeed Stitch Cowl in Stout- Free Pattern Friday
Beth up at Serenity Knits in Newmarket, Ontario recently sent us a list of a few patterns that she and her customers were enjoying, that are all offered free online! And there was one pattern in particular, that we just had to share with all of you. This beautiful cowl knit in seed stitch…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentShow & Tell- Opium Palette Top
Our friend Diane up at Diane’s Creative Elements is always so good about sending us photos of her latest creations using yarns from Estelle. Her latest finished project appeared in our inbox yesterday morning, and it was just so pretty- we had to share! The yarn used was King Cole’s Opium Palette, and the…
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