About yarn and knitting from Biscotte hand-dyed yarns – Page 3

How to Perfect a Neckline when Picking up Stitches

Andrea Posted on February 06 2019

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

Andrea Posted on January 25 2019

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

Andrea Posted on January 22 2019

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

Andrea Posted on January 02 2019

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

Andrea Posted on December 14 2018

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

Andrea Posted on December 06 2018

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

Andrea Posted on November 24 2018

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

Louise Posted on November 19 2018

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

Andrea Posted on November 13 2018

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

Andrea Posted on November 06 2018

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...

How to M1 (Make One) in Seamless Yokes

Andrea Posted on October 20 2018

Have you ever seen in a knitting pattern M1 (Make One) that doesn't specify whether it's left leaning or right leaning? I have and if you're not an experienced knitter, which was me and all of us at some point, it can be very confusing. After looking into this a...

The Throwback Biscotte Style with a Little Stranded Colorwork 101

Andrea Posted on October 11 2018

If you're a knitting addict like me, you don't hear about the latest makeup to hit the shelves or the latest trends to strut the runway..........no no, you hear about the new pattern releases on Ravelry!! And I'm sure you've heard about Andrea Mowry's new Throwback Cardigan. Well, I'm doing...

Put a Pocket on It

Andrea Posted on October 07 2018

I LOVE pockets! I love them for decoration, for keeping my hands warm, and of course a place to put my hands when I have no idea what to do with them! They really add something special to a piece of clothing. How many times have you been out shopping...

Drop That Stitch Cowl

Andrea Posted on September 25 2018

Normally dropping stitches in our knitting projects is one of those things that can take it from hero to zero! However, when dropping stitches on purpose they can make for beautiful decorative details. The best thing about this adorable little project.....we ALL know how to drop a stitch! With the...

Delicious Hand-dyed Yarns and Alternating Skeins

Andrea Posted on September 22 2018

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us....sweater weather! It’s time to take out your woollies or knit some new ones! I’m all about knitting some new ones and I’ve got a goodie on my needles :) It's no secret that I have a little obsession with Biscotte's...

How do you like your Latte?

Andrea Posted on September 09 2018

Normally my answer would be large, with 2% milk and extra foam in a to-go cup; but not today! Today I would like 478 yards wound into a perfect little skein, with an adorable Biscotte tag......in a to-go bag! If you haven't already discovered this amazing yarn that I speak...

Playing with Pleats

Andrea Posted on August 30 2018

I have mentioned this sweater so many times and even knit a summer tank inspired by it....Folded by Veera Valimaki. It has to be one of my all time favorites! This is the perfect sweater to add to your list of knits if you're looking to transition from summer to...

How to Pick up Wraps when Knitting Short Rows

Andrea Posted on August 20 2018

Ahhhhhh....the downward slope from summer! It's just a slope and we're still on the top of the hill so need to fret just yet! You know the season is nearing the end though when you start to see the commercials for back to school....for some moms the most wonderful time...

How to Turn your Favorite Sweater into a Tank Top

Andrea Posted on August 06 2018

Do you have that one sweater that you reach for perhaps a little more than the rest? Did you ever wish you didn't need to put it in hibernation for the summer? Well, I've been there! Being in Newfoundland I can't say that anything really goes into a full hibernation,...

Sunny in Lemon Seams So Easy

Andrea Posted on July 30 2018

I've always thought an octopus to be very lucky with all those arms! I find myself wishing so often that I had more hands so that I could knit more than one project at a time. Well, I'm knitting three sweaters at the moment.......and no I didn't grow any extra...

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