In an effort to spread a little joy we’re giving away two of our colourful kits for the gorgeous Nightshift Shawl on Facebook and Instagram! With just over two weeks left to enter, don’t wait any longer to get your entry in for your chance to win! All you need to do to enter…

In trying times many knitters turn to their needles to find solace and comfort. There’s something meditative in the rhythmic tick of needles and the feel of fibre floating through your fingers, not to mention the satisfaction derived from seeing your efforts come to fruition. With the current situation outside today, knitters are digging…

As a longtime fan of Cascade Yarns, I’ve subscribed to their monthly newsletter for years. When the March 2020 issue landed in my inbox with a spotlight on one of my favourite yarns, 220 Superwash Sport, and a feature on how to properly care for superwash wool, I knew it was something I just…

If there is one thing I love about knitting, it’s how much there is to learn. Whether it be learning about fibres, techniques, pattern interpretations or mathematics, knitting always offers a new way to challenge myself. This month’s Tips with Trish feature should really be called Tips with Robbie as this one belongs to…

If you live in or near Barrie, ON chances are you’ve already met Liz Fallone. The proud owner of Eliza’s Buttons and Yarns, Liz offers fibre artists a beautifully curated collection of fine yarns and buttons. Aside from running her shop, Liz also teaches classes and workshops. Where she finds the time to design…

We’ve all done it once…thrown our favourite sweater or pair of socks in the washing machine only to have it come out much smaller and denser than when it went in. When 100% non-superwash wool meets hot water and agitation the result can be devastating, unless you do it on purpose, in which case…

Helen Firing is a Canadian designer who needs no introduction. With a prolific presence on Ravelry, Helen has been published in Vogue Knitting Magazine, Knit Simple and in Cascade Yarns’ 60 More Quick Baby Knits. Helen has also been a regular contributor to the Estelle Yarns Free Patterns Collection since day one. How she…

It has happened to every knitter at some point…you’re happily knitting away when you realize that you dropped a stitch several rows back. For experienced knitters, if you are working in garter or stocking stitch, it’s not the end of the world. But if you’re a new knitter, that can be terrifying. And what…

This month we’re shining the spotlight on a Canadian designer who needs no introduction. Amanda Kaffka, also known as The Crafty Jackalope, joined the Estelle design team earlier this year and we couldn’t be happier. Already a well-established designer with a prolific presence on Ravelry, Amanda’s designs have also been featured in some of…

Blocking…the dreaded 8-letter B word that makes many knitters cringe. Is it really necessary, you may ask? The answer is a resounding yes! Blocking is the most important step when finishing a project and today I’m going to show you why. There are many different methods of blocking, but I want to focus on…