Warm days and cool nights are a subtle reminder that Fall is on its way, which means it’s time to get started on our Fall and Winter knitting. We’ve been busy here at Estelle, working on new patterns for those cool days to come. All of our latest Estelle patterns are available for free on the Estelle…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentLang Yarns- Celebrating 150 Years
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…
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 CommentNew Yarn- Manos Serpentina
Manos del Uruguay is well known for their vibrant colours and truly unbelievably soft fibre blends. It is impossible to imagine knitting or crocheting anything in a Manos yarn, that is not absolutely gorgeous. And while Manos has never been afraid of colour or texture, they are pulling out all the stops with their latest…
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Spring is FINALLY here, and King Cole has launched some new shades in a couple of their most popular yarns, as a way to welcome the new season. Known for their classic yarns, ease of care and great price points, King Cole is a company that is well known across the global knitting and crocheting…
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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 CommentThe Italian Collection by King Cole
We love it when a yarn company takes a theme and runs with it. Especially when that theme is the beautiful country of Italy! King Cole has just recently launched their “Italian Collection” for Fall 2015, and we are certain that you won’t be disappointed! Three beautiful yarns named after three beautiful cities make…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentBorgo de Pazzi “Stout”
Stout is a new yarn for the Fall 2015 line up from Borgo de Pazzi, and we LOVE it. And from everything that local yarn stores coast to coast have said about it so far… you will too! This yarn is 100% organic wool, packaged in a HUGE 200 gram skein, with 300 meters per…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentLang Mille Colori Socks and Lace
We are at that point in the winter season when we are all starting to crave a little colour. Everything outside is… grey. So while we stay cozy in our homes with our knitting, why not experience colour in the very best way possible? With our knitting, of course! At Estelle, we can think of…
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…
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