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…
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With our ChiaoGoo contest now behind us (Congratulations once again to all of our winners!), we are excited to announce the launch of our next contest, which kicks off TODAY! But before we announce the next contest, allow us to introduce you to Jessie McKitrick, a knitting enthusiast and designer, based out of Edmonton,…
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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…
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As the weather slowly warms, many of us find ourselves shedding our layers, working in the garden, and searching for that perfect Summer project to kick back and relax with once the yard work is all done. (Is it ever really done though?) Gone are the days of big woolly projects, and now is…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentTwist Fibre Festival- August 19-20
For those of you in the Ottawa/Montreal region, there is a fibre festival coming near you, that we are pretty certain you will not want to miss. Nestled approximately halfway between Ottawa and Montreal in St-André-Avellin, Quebec, Twist Fibre Festival claims to be the largest of it’s kind in Canada. With an extensive class…
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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…
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!…
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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…
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