As we mentioned last week, this year marks fifty years in business for Manos del Uruguay and we couldn’t be happier to help celebrate this momentous occasion. At Estelle, we know the hard work that goes into running a business and so we also know that fifty years is no small milestone! In celebration of fifty…
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 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…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentPaper Bag Cap- Free Pattern Friday
There is something so soothing about casting on a fresh new project to kick of the weekend, and knowing that there is actually a possibility that you might finish it before Monday rolls around. That is… if you can resist casting on a second project! Or if you can somehow get out of weeding…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentManos del Uruguay- Gloria
We love Manos Del Uruguay. Like… REALLY love them. We love their colours, we love their story, we love their patterns, and of course… we love their yarn. To say that we were excited about this new yarn called Gloria when it rolled through our doors would be a roaring understatement. We are simply, truly…
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