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 CommentLang Yarns- Celebrating 150 Years
As it just so happens, world renowned yarn company Lang Yarns is celebrating a very noteworthy birthday this year! Based out of Reiden, Switzerland at 150 years young, Lang Yarns, has been a key player in the yarn industry for as long as our country has been… well, a country! While knitwear styles, habits of…
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 CommentRavelry Spotlight- Estelle Worsted Projects
As most knitters and crocheters often find themselves doing, we were browsing through Ravelry over a cup of tea recently, and decided to search our own yarn, Estelle Worsted to see what you talented people have been busy making with it. Upon doing so, we discovered that there is a truly fantastic collection of projects…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentYarn Spotlight- Cascade Hampton
The warmer days are finally upon us (at least, in this part of the country they are!), and if you haven’t already lined up a few warmer weather projects- it’s about time that you do! Knitting with cotton and linen in the warmer Spring weather is heavenly, and wearing it is even more so!…
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 Contest! Tiny Pebbles Poncho by Helen Firing
With our last contest having recently wrapped up, and all of the winners having been contacted, we are excited to announce the launch of our next contest which is being held over on our Facebook page! We have introduced everyone to Helen Firing on the blog before, as she is responsible for many of the…
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 CommentFree Pattern Friday- Summer Commitment by Espace Tricot
One can never have too many bags, especially with market season/beach season/weekend getaway season upon us. While crochet is typically favoured over knitting when it comes to bags due to it’s less elastic nature, there is always an exception to the rule. In this case, that exception comes to us in the form of…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentNew Colours From King Cole
Spring is FINALLY here, and King Cole has launched some new shades in a couple of their most popular yarns, as a way to welcome the new season. Known for their classic yarns, ease of care and great price points, King Cole is a company that is well known across the global knitting and crocheting…
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