Try as we might, we just don’t talk about crochet on this blog as much as we would like to. Admittedly, our lack of crochet chatter would be because none of us are really all that well versed in crochet around the Estelle Yarns offices. (Embarrassing- but true!) Fortunately for us however, we recently…
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 CommentContest Winners! Margaret’s Gift
On July 24th, we announced an exciting contest on the blog. For a chance to win the pattern, the yarn and the needles to make this gorgeous sweater as ‘actualized’ by the talented Sally Melville herself (read more on the story by clicking here!), all that was asked of you, was to comment on…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentInterview with Inger Bussanich- Estelle Yarns Sales Rep for over 24 Years
If you are not a yarn shop owner, the thought may have crossed your mind while browsing in your local yarn store, “So where exactly does all of this yarn come from?” Each yarn shop owner spends countless hours sourcing products, and carefully selecting each and every item that goes on their shelves, making…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentNEW- Fall 2017 Yarns from Cascade Yarns
Today is the first day of August! And while it may feel a tad premature, this is the time of year that we are busy at Estelle Yarns, shipping out the beginnings of the Fall orders to local yarn shops across the country. So you know what that means… that means that your local…
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 CommentCONTEST CLOSED New Contest- Margaret’s Gift
If you have been knitting in this country for any amount of time, you will be well familiar with the name Sally Melville. An accomplished designer, a sought after teacher, a prolific author, (not to mention- a Canadian!), this woman is known around the world for her work in the hand knitting industry. One…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentCanucklehead Contest Winners!
Back in June, we announced our latest contest on the blog. For a chance to win a copy of the appropriately named cowl and hat pattern ‘Canucklehead’ by Jessie McKitrick, all that was asked of you, was to tell us what it is that you love about Canada on our Facebook post. So simple!…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentFree Pattern- Knitted Sunseeker Beach Bag by Lin Damrell
Summer is in full swing, and trips to the beach and the pool are (hopefully) happening on the regular for you by now. And what’s the one thing that every beach goer and pool partier needs? Why, a beach bag- of course! Using only two skeins of Cascade Yarns Sunseeker, and two sizes of circular…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentRavelry Spotlight- Estelle Eco Andean Projects
Our Estelle Eco Andean DK is a yarn that has been a part of the Estelle Yarns range for a few years now. Available in a range of eight, warm, natural tones, and more recently in fifteen Heather shades (known as Andean DK Heathers), this non-superwash, DK weight, 100% wool is wonderful for those…
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