This week I want to share my favourite way of working cables – without a cable needle. I should say right away that that this is not a time saving trick. In fact, you’ll probably find that it takes a bit longer than using a cable needle. So, what is so special about this…

There is nothing that makes me happier than seeing a finished project after months of labour, so if you heard a loud squeal of joy early Sunday morning, that was me casting off the last stitch on my Grandpa Cardigan. Don’t get me wrong, I loved every stitch with the beautifully crisp and robust…

If there is one thing we have all learned from knitting it’s how to be patient. Depending on what is being made, it can take weeks or even months to see a finished product. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I crave instant gratification and need to start and finish something in a…

As summer approaches and the days get warmer, one can still feel a crisp chill in the air in the early morning and evening – the perfect temperature for the ultimate in-between-seasons accessory, the knitted kerchief! By far the most common accessory in my wardrobe, kerchiefs and shawlettes are ideal at this time of…

If you follow our social media you will have noticed in early April our newest feature, What’s on Your Needles. We asked people to send in pictures of what they’re working on during this time of social distancing and the response was tremendous. We had so much fun seeing all your gorgeous projects in…

Originally from St. Stephen, NB but now residing in Toronto, Michelle Porter is no stranger to the knitting universe. Michelle has worked in yarn shops, owned a yarn shop, worked for distributors like us here at Estelle Yarns, and now she focuses her time on her sensational design work.

As we adjust to a new way of life, many of us are spending more time at home with more time to focus on our much-loved hobbies like knitting and crochet. Some are using the time to get a head start on their holiday knitting, some are working through their UFO’s, and others are…