As promised earlier this week, we are excited to announce the launch of a new yarn from Rico Yarns, unlike any other yarn you have ever seen before. Before making formal introductions however, we ask that you take a step back, and prepare yourself to think outside of the traditional definition of what hand knitting…
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We have yet to figure out how they do it, but without fail, Lang Yarns manages to produce several publications each season that somehow make us want to throw out every piece of clothing we own and start fresh. The photography, the styling, and the simplicity of the garments are presented in such a…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentConstellation Shawl- Free Pattern by Shannon Charles for Estelle Yarns
With new seasons, and new yarns, comes new knitting patterns, and we are thrilled to be able to share one of our latest FREE Estelle Patterns with you today! Shannon Charles is the newest member to the Estelle Yarns Design team, and she has produced some fun to knit and easy to wear items…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentIntroducing Estelle Chunky
Being that Estelle Yarns is celebrating 40 years of business this year, we wanted to introduce a timeless yarn to our Estelle range, as a way of marking this very special occasion. We were aiming for the kind of yarn that could be a staple in any knitter’s stash, knitting bag or local yarn store. A yarn…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentIntroducing Estelle Alpaca Merino Fine
Even though this may be the the first official week of Summer, in the yarn industry, we always have to be one step ahead of Mother Nature- which means that we are already welcoming tonnes of new yarns for Fall 2016 into the Estelle warehouse! This season we have put a strong focus on creating classic,…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentCounting Down the Top Five Cascade Yarns
Whether you have been knitting for a little while, or a long time, there is no doubt that you are familiar with Cascade Yarns. Known for their high quality, wallet-friendly products, knitters and crocheters of all skill sets and style know and love this popular line. But with such a large range of products, it…
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We know that it can be difficult to entertain thoughts of ‘the holidays’ right now, especially due to the fact that in many parts of Canada, the snow hasn’t yet melted from last Christmas! But the very same thing happens to us all, each and every year. Christmas rolls around, we see the gorgeous decorations and…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentSoper Creek Yarn- Bowmanville , Ontario
Soper Creek Yarn is an independent yarn shop that is located in the beautiful downtown district of Historic Bowmanville. Being less than an hour from Toronto, it is easy to get to from the city, as it is just off the 401. Having been in business for seven years, Soper Creek Yarn has evolved…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentOn The Lamb- Uxbridge, Ontario
It has been some time since we have done a LYS feature, so let’s change all of that! On The Lamb is a charming shop in the equally charming town of Uxbridge, Ontario, which is less than an hour drive from Toronto. It is a scenic trek up there, and well worth the trip….
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Today we are featuring a yarn store in the Kingston, Ontario area. Easily accessed from the 401, this yarn shop is a delight for knitters and crocheters alike! So without further ado, we would like to introduce you to Anne, of KnitTraders. Tell us a little bit about yourself! I have lived in Kingston…
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