Imagine a yarn that is incredibly soft to touch, available in an irresistibly bold self-striping palette, supports unemployed local woman as well as comes from a company that makes a commitment to helping the environment whenever possible. Does this all sound too good to be true? Well, it isn’t. Urth is a company located…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentEstelle Patterns Now Available as Free Ravelry Downloads
Warm days and cool nights are a subtle reminder that Fall is on its way, which means it’s time to get started on our Fall and Winter knitting. We’ve been busy here at Estelle, working on new patterns for those cool days to come. All of our latest Estelle patterns are available for free on the Estelle…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentNew from Manos Del Uruguay- Fino Mini Skein Sets
Fino is a yarn produced by Manos del Uruguay, one which we suspect many of you reading this blog are very familiar with. But if not, allow us to introduce the two of you! Fino is a single ply fingering weight yarn, composed of 70% Merino Wool and 30% Silk, which is typically packaged…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentComfort Wolle Collection Sock Yarn
Every once in a while, it is such a joy to walk into a yarn shop, pick up a single ball of yarn, and leave knowing that your purchase will knit or crochet up into a project that is something you will actually use/wear regularly. A single skein for a hat or a cowl,…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentNew Yarns for Estelle- Fall 2017
It has been said before, but we will certainly say it again- with each new season, comes new yarn, and what could possibly be more exciting than new yarn? We are so thrilled to introduce to you two of our new Estelle Yarns, both of which are scheduled to arrive in our warehouse, just…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentWIN! A ChiaoGoo Interchangeable Mini Set
It’s contest time again! And this time around, we are so excited to announce that you have the opportunity to win one of two ChiaoGoo 4″ Twist Mini Red Lace Interchangeable sets! This contest is open to both our Canadian AND American followers. Big thanks to ChiaoGoo for partnering with us on this contest and…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentFree Chunky Blanket Pattern- Borgo Grosso
If you are a knitter or a crocheter, a friend has likely sent you a link to a video in recent months, that shows someone arm knitting a GIANT fluffy blanket, with the message “Can you make this for me?” If you have found that video continues to lurk in the back of your…
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With Spring taking an unusually long time to happen in this part of the country, we don’t feel as though it is out of line to get excited about some of the new Fall yarns. It’s chilly outside! And a cozy wool sweater or blanket doesn’t sound half bad these days! And while none…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentTop 10 Cascade Patterns of 2017 (So Far…)
We have been counting down the Top Cascade Patterns for 2017 (thus far) over on the Estelle Facebook page, but we thought it might be fun to round up the top ten on the blog! Not only is it always fun to see what other knitters and crocheters are making/downloading, but it’s fun to explore…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentNew Yarn- Manos Serpentina
Manos del Uruguay is well known for their vibrant colours and truly unbelievably soft fibre blends. It is impossible to imagine knitting or crocheting anything in a Manos yarn, that is not absolutely gorgeous. And while Manos has never been afraid of colour or texture, they are pulling out all the stops with their latest…
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