We love sock knitting. Like… LOVE it. Such a simple project that can easily get tossed into your purse/bag to be worked on when you find yourself with a lull in your day? Perfect. (Come on now… even the busiest people have lulls in their day. Waiting for the doctor, sitting on the bus,…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentRed & Lacy Valentine’s Cowl- Free Pattern Friday
Since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, we thought we would offer a pattern to you today that is red, lacy, and a good way to treat yourself, or your best friend/sister/mother. Or heck… how about everyone that you love??? Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romantic love, it’s about all kinds of love!…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentWoodrow Hat & Scarf- Free Pattern Friday
We felt that the time had come to include a free pattern that included the men in our lives. Besides… Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and what better way to show your love, than with some knitted goods? (For the male knitters out there, refer to all of our past Friday posts for some…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentExciting Announcement! New KAL/ Contest- Free Pattern Friday
Are you looking to make the jump from knitting scarves and cowls, to knitting a sweater? Well then, we have a Knit-A-Long for YOU! The added bonus is that you can win one of three fabulous prizes!- a Borgo di’ Pazzi Throw Kit (retail value $85.00), a copy of 60 Quick Baby Knits by…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentMartine Hat- Free Pattern Friday
In this part of Canada, it has been a VERY cold week. And not only that, the gift giving season is behind us, and the time has come to start knitting selfishly. (That is… unless you always do knit selfishly. And who could blame you!?!?! Carry on!) Which brings us to, today’s pattern. A…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentEco Andean DK Brocade Wrap- Free Pattern Friday
This Fall we launched a new product to the Estelle family of yarns called “Eco Andean DK”. It is a 100% Peruvian Highland Wool, and has a whopping 350 metres on a 100 gram skein. It is available in a gorgeous range of natural wool colours- perfect for any sheep lover out there. We…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentHappy Boxing Day! – Free Pattern Friday
Happy Boxing Day dearest knitters and crocheters! At this point in the game, we suspect that you are absolutely EXHAUSTED. The dinner has been made, the gifts have been opened, the guests and have come… and maybe even have yet to go! But all the same, today is the day that you get to…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentMille Colori Big Cap- Free Pattern Friday
At this point in the game, we are cutting it pretty close when it comes to getting presents knit, wrapped and under the tree. However, I know that many of us are looking forward to some time off from work/school over the next few days and weeks, and hopefully you are feeling the need…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentAble To Cable Hat and Gauntlets- Free Pattern Friday
We are starting to get down to the wire with our gift knitting, and we thought that you might appreciate it if this edition of “Free Pattern Friday” was for something that is quick, makes a great gift, and gives you several options. So… here you have it! A warm and cozy hat and gauntlet…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentNaturalia Sofa Throw- Free Pattern Friday
Our friends over at Ram Wools sent us along a pattern that they recently posted on their website, and we thought that we would share it with all of you. A huge, chunky throw, perfect for curling up on the couch with, while the fire blazes and Christmas movies loop on the TV. Knit…
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