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Decreasing Stitches

Andrea Posted on July 21 2018

Decreasing stitches is another very important staple to know when knitting projects. Having a decrease lean in the opposite direction than what it needs to can take away from your work and it just won't look right! In my last blog post we went over three different techniques on how...

Increase Your Knowledge

Andrea Posted on July 16 2018

Increasing stitches are very important when knitting almost any project. There are a few different ways to do them and they all have a time and a place when they would each be considered the best choice to be used depending on your project. I'm going to show you some...

Sunny with a Chance of Jogless Stripes

Andrea Posted on July 10 2018

I am so excited to finally be knitting my Bobbie sweater by Pam Allen. This is one of the summer tops that I've had in my mind to knit since LAST summer, so I've decided not to let another year go by without adding this adorable top to my knit...

What's Next On Your List To Knit?

Andrea Posted on July 09 2018

So do you ever find yourself thinking about your next project while you literally have yarn on your needles? I have a tendency to get carried away! While I have sooooooo many projects in my mind to knit and never sure how I will get them all done at once,...

Flash Back to the 80's With Tube Socks

Andrea Posted on June 29 2018

Ok....so this all started as a joke with a friend of mine. We won't mention a name but she knows who she is LOL The girl loves a pair of handmade socks, but can't get past the heel no matter what the style! I think she can do it but...

Call for knitting patterns submission - Early spring to summer 2019

Posted on June 27 2018

We are currently looking for new knitting patterns to be published from March to August 2019. It can be any type of garment: hat, mittens, socks, sweater, cardigan, shawl and baby/child garments as well. Yarn: You can use any yarn from our hand-dyed yarn collection. If you need a specific color...

Black to Summer with New Seams

Andrea Posted on June 22 2018

Summer is exciting enough as it is without literally having a stack of summer knits just waiting to be cast on my Chiaogoos! I've had at least half dozen patterns in my ever so growing binder that I've wanted to knit since LAST summer, as well as a few new...

Knitting and Your Health

Andrea Posted on June 18 2018

Knitting. To some this is a very enjoyable hobby. To me? It’s a way of life. Depression and anxiety affects 1 in 13 people. This disorder hits not only close to home but is in my home. I’m the 1 in that equation. Along with treatments from doctors, this is...

How to do the Increased Bind Off

Andrea Posted on June 14 2018

So.... have you ever knit a pair of socks and very excitedly cast them off, ready to wear ever so proudly, only to find that they are cutting off the circulation in your legs? That is if you can even pull them up!! I'm sure we've all been there a...

Made to Fade Sweater

Andrea Posted on June 09 2018

I am beyond excited to be casting on Andrea Mowry’s So faded sweater!! I’ve had this one in my sights for some time now but just couldn’t seem to find the confidence to choose what colors and what I wanted the end result to be. I used to find patterns,...

Easy Breezy Shawl ♥

Andrea Posted on May 31 2018

I was super excited when I received this skein of yarn in the mail and not just because it's like my birthday every time I get a package, but because I couldn't wait to see what this yarn would be like! I hadn't felt it or seen it in person and...

Lazy Daisy Summer Socks

Andrea Posted on May 24 2018

When I was first introduced to Biscotte Yarns it was the self striping yarn that got me hooked! I've since then realized how many other wonderful yarns they carry. But I think it's time to take a little step back to what made me love Biscotte so much. The collection of striped...

The Totally Marley Faded Brioche Shawl

Andrea Posted on May 13 2018

In a recent blog I mentioned that speckled yarn is the IT yarn to get on your needles right now, so take the IT yarn and the IT techniques and we have us a party on our needles!! And a party on my needles is what I have found ladies and gents! When...

The Tweedest Little Leafy Socks featuring a Fleegle Heel

Andrea Posted on April 27 2018

I‘m especially excited about these socks! It’s the kind of project that gives you butterflies! Biscotte has come out with a new sock line called Sirius and it’S TWEED!! Sirius-ly I said TWEED!! The name could not be more fitting because I had to say it that way LOL I‘m...

Knit Father’s Day Gifts

Sarah Posted on April 23 2018

How often have you bought your dad a tie or made a pencil holder out of an empty can? Or what about those macaroni and paper plate creations? This year, why not try something different and knit Dad a gift he’ll truly appreciate? There are many projects to pick from,...

Speckled SKYP Socks on Neko Needles

Andrea Posted on April 19 2018

In with the new and out with the old. As a new season begins, I always start wondering what are this season’s hottest trends, techniques, and colors in this fabulous world of knitting. I don’t know about you but I’m seeing speckles. Not spots, speckles!! Speckled yarn is so very...

How To Turn Slippers Into Shoes

Andrea Posted on April 13 2018

Have you ever seen a pair of slippers and thought...."these are way too cute to be hid inside the house!" Well that's how I felt when I seen this adorable crochet slipper pattern on Biscotte's Instagram. If you aren't already following them, you really should. Seriously.......drop everything and follow now!...

Are you Stuck in Your Socks?

Andrea Posted on April 09 2018

Do you ever feel like you keep knitting the same vanilla sock over and over? Don’t get me wrong, I love a vanilla sock but sometimes it’s nice to change it up. That’s when I decieded to join Biscotte’s Mystery Sock Club to build on my sock library and perhaps...

One Skein Knitting Projects

Sarah Posted on April 09 2018

I love one skein knitting patterns. They’re perfect for rainy or snowy days or last minute gifts. Plus, there’s the added benefit of immediate gratification since they come together so quickly. On the occasions I’ve lived with someone, they get a kick out of seeing it work up right before...

Mother’s Day Gifts for Moms Who Knit

Sarah Posted on April 08 2018

Many moms use knitting as their way to relax at the end of the day. It’s a great way to spend time with the family watching a favorite show while still doing something they want to do. Even if you’re not a fan of the handmade holiday sweaters or socks,...

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