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Pure wool or what?
Nowadays, we use the word wool in all its sauces: cotton wool, mineral wool, steel wool and glass wool ... But know that pure wool literally is defined on the site Wikipedia Legally, the term « wool » refers to the fibers of the sheep and the fibers of other...
Prepare your next visit to your local yarn store
At Biscotte Yarns, we are privileged to welcome many knitters each year. Some of them come from far away to pick up the wool of happiness in our shop. To the attention of these knitting enthusiasts, we have prepared a list of things to remember before a visit to a...
How to Knit Japanese Short Rows in the Round
I've recently found this absolutely FANTASTIC method of knitting Short Rows and I'm so excited to share it with you if you haven't already discovered it. I don't know if you have come across this issue; when you are knitting short Rows in the round everything is going very smoothly...
Adele’s Mohair Magic Gift Pack
I was so excited to receive my Mohair Magic Gift Pack from Biscotte Yarns! Just one look at this beautiful and unique set of yarns and I knew I was in for a treat! . Adele’s Mohair is a story that would inspire, make you feel warm and fuzzy...
Knitting with Silk
Summer is just around the corner and I'm not one to put down my knitting for the season. I go into withdrawals from knitting after an hour usually! And I tend to knit with all fibers all year long. However it is nice to have garments knit with fibers that...
How to Double Stitch Designs on your Knits
If you follow my blog you know how much I love color work. I think it’s an engaging yet relaxing knit, and so very very satisfying! Combining colors and patterns and watching them come to life is where it’s at for me! In saying all that I remember a point...
A Secure way to Sew Buttons on your Knits
I'm in cardigan mode at the moment! They are so versatile and great for this time of year when you don't want to wear a coat but still need a layer of warmth. They are also great to have on hand to throw on when you are cold and then...
Biscotte Yarns and space!
Recently, Biscotte Yarns had the opportunity to participate in a truly "special space" project thanks to a knitting enthusiast who is also part of the staff of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) in Saint-Hubert. It was in his spare time that Mr. Dubé developed a model of a hat inspired...
How to Make the Perfect Button Holes
I love cardigans! They can be worn anytime of the year regardless of the season and are very versatile. Whether complimenting an outfit or using as your very own cozy blanket with sleeves they are a must have in everyone’s wardrobe. One thing that makes them versatile is the fact...
How to Tighten a Loose Neckline
Have you ever knit the perfect sweater with a lovely wide neck only to realize that when you knit this top down little number you forgot to use the smaller needle size that was recommended for the ribbing resulting in the collar being just a tad wider than you would...
How to Perfect a Neckline when Picking up Stitches
Have you ever picked up stitches around a neckline wishing that it could look better? Well this is where I found myself when designing my raglan sleeve sweater. I normally knit the collar and then continue from there to the short rows. For this raglan I've designed, it is knit...
Increasing in Garter Stitch
It's no secret that I love the Garter stitch. Not only because of the fond memories of being taught by a special person as a child, a memory I will hold dear to my heart, but it really just looks amazing to me! I have a few designs in mind...
The EASY way to Knit a Double-knit Collar
Do you know what's nicer than a regular ribbed collar?? A DOUBLE-KNIT COLLAR!! I remember years ago I knit this beautiful sweater and it had a double-knit funnel style neck. I loved it! It was so cozy and looked amazing because there was no bind off or cast on edge...
How to add soles to knitted slippers
I’ve been so excited to knit up a pair of my favorite slipper socks to attach to my Biscotte Yarns Sole To Knit! There’s nothing like homemade things. And slippers are definitely a must for the winter season. I have a tendency to wear out a pair of slippers within a...
Challenge your Knitting Skills
Do you ever feel like you'd like to improve on or increase your knitting knowledge? Do you stay inside your comfort zone and look at a pattern that may seem too challenging and skip passed it to find an easier one? If this describes you, then you've come to the...
How to knit the Bobble Stitch
I’ve always had a secret crush on the Bobble Stitch! I say secret because I wasn’t sure if I’d see them come back around again to the extent that they have but everything old seems to be new again! I had this one sweater when I was a child that I...
Trouble Shooting Stranded Colorwork
For the longest time I was very intimidated by patterns that had color work. I will be honest in saying that they were the ones I drooled over the most but really lacked confidence with all that color! Since childhood I've had a deep love for Fairisle. I know that...
How to wash Hand-dyed Yarn
With the growing popularity of natural fibers and wool, knowing how to wash your woolies is a very hot topic! Since we grew up in the era of synthetic fibers and the washing machine, the return to nature imposes a little reminder of the basic rules. HOW TO WASH HAND...
What to do if your Hand-dyed Yarns are from Different Dyelots
So, you are in the middle of your pattern and you run out of yarn. You scream, pull your hair, and cry.....it's not a great situation. I've been there, I'm sure we've all been there. I've been there so many times that I now buy 2, 3 and sometimes 4...
How to put a Patch Pocket on a Sweater
It's no secret that I love pockets. So with a new cardigan design in the works, it's a not an option whether it'll have pockets or not. It WILL have pockets! In my last blog on pockets I did the Side Seam Pocket. This time I'm going to show you...