Way back in May, we gave all of you lovely knitters and readers a sneak peek at a new yarn called Estelle Big Time. We were really excited about this hugely chunky, soft yarn, and the good news is- it should be arriving on our doorstep any day now! This (of course) translates to…
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Autumn is just around the corner, which means that it is almost time to switch over your Summer accessories, in order to make room for some Fall ones! And while you’re busy making that transition… why not pick up one or two new items to add to your rotation? May we be so bold…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentFor All Of You ‘Christmas Knitters’ Out There
If you are a knitter or crocheter (which we are going to go ahead and assume that you are, since you happen to be reading this blog), and if you happen to celebrate Christmas, then it is also likely safe to assume that you have already entertained the idea of getting started on some…
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As with many hobbies out there, it is easy to get sucked into all of the tools and toys that go along with that hobby. If you are into motorcycles, you try to get your hands on the latest boots, gloves or carrier bags. If you are into fishing, you want to fill your…
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We know that a lot of people have a hard time wrapping their head around the concept of ‘Summer Knits’. Both knitters and non-knitters alike sometimes say “Huh??? Summer and knits??? Together???” when the topic of Summer knitting/knits comes up. But trust us! ‘Summer Knits’ are an actual thing! Not only are there a…
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In this day in age, when questions can be answered with a simple search online, it seems silly to some, to spend money on bulky reference books. While knitting is something that is constantly evolving, at Estelle Yarns, we would like to argue that a good reference book is something that every knitter should have…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentEstelle Yarns KAL Week Six- Finishing
This is it knitters! The final segment of our Knit-A-Long! The knitting is complete, and now it’s time to sew it up, weave in the ends, and block it! We hope that by the end of this week, you will have a finished sweater. And if you don’t…worry not! You have until Monday, May…
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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Lang Yarns is a Swiss based yarn company, best known in Canada for their fabulous range of sock yarns, that many of you readers likely know, and love. But sock yarn is not all that they do well! Their fashion yarns are of the highest quality, and their patterns and styling are a cut…
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Greetings Readers! We figured that since our KAL is kicking off on Monday, we might take a small break from our regularly scheduled “Free Pattern Fridays” for a while. Our KAL is essentially a six week long free pattern, so for the sake of keeping things interesting, Fridays will be all about the wild card…
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