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St. Patrick’s Day Knits

Sarah Posted on February 12 2018

You know what they say, everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! So, whether your heritage is Irish or not, it’s a great chance to use some awesome green yarn and make a spectacular project you can show off to your friends and family. Or if you’ve got Irish friends, make...

Knit Valentine’s Day Gifts

Sarah Posted on January 29 2018

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show your sweetie some love with a hand knit gift. Don’t start worrying about the sweater curse, there are plenty of other awesome Valentine’s Day gifts you can knit for your one and only. Everything from mittens to scarves and cute stuffies, too....

How to knit the stitch pattern 3, 4 and 5 of the Unpredictable Shawl

Posted on January 25 2018

Since our Shawl Knitting Game - The Unpredictable Shawl has been very popular lately, we have received few questions on stitch patterns 3, 4 and 5. We have prepared video tutorials to help you out with these stitch patterns... STITCH PATTERN NO.3 ♥ The Unpredictable Shawl STITCH PATTERN NO.4 ♥ The Unpredictable...

Valentine’s Gifts for the Knitter in Your Life

Sarah Posted on January 12 2018

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Chocolates, flowers, and a nice dinner are traditional, but if your honey is a knitter, try thinking outside the box this year. By giving her a gift related to her favorite hobby, you show your sweetie you care and you’re paying attention to...

Easy Scarf Patterns

Sarah Posted on December 28 2017

For beginning knitters, scarves are an excellent way to practice different stitches and get used to holding the needles and working with different yarn. For any knitter, scarves are also a quick project you can work up for a handmade gift or last minute craft fair item. To help you...

Merry Christmas from Biscotte Yarns

Posted on December 18 2017

Cable Sweater Basics

Sarah Posted on December 12 2017

When I first started knitting, I was in awe of cable sweaters. There’s something about cabling that adds so much flair to a sweater, but it seemed really complicated. When I finally got brave enough to try it, I realized it looks a lot harder than it actually is. If...

Holiday Gifts for the Knitter in Your Life

Posted on November 30 2017

Shopping for the holidays can be tough. Trying to find that perfect gift for someone, especially when their interests and hobbies are different from your own, is challenging. We can’t help with everyone, but if you’ve got knitters on your list of people to buy gifts for, this list is...

Knit Christmas Ornaments

Posted on November 13 2017

The air has turned crisp and the days are getting shorter. It will soon be time to gather the family and decorate the Christmas tree. There’s still time, this year, to create knit ornaments and add your personal touch to the store-bought glitz and glitter. Knit Christmas ornaments also make...

Knit Doll Clothes

Sarah Posted on October 23 2017

I used to love playing with dolls when I was little. Not so much the “mom” part of it, but changing their outfits and posing them for school or getting them ready for bed. I still have my two “special dollies” and their clothes, though they sit in a closet...

Halloween Sock Knitting Patterns

Sarah Posted on October 23 2017

As a kid, I used to love dressing up for Halloween. My favorite costume was Wonder Woman. Plus, my birthday is right before Halloween, so I often had holiday themed parties growing up. As an adult, I don’t always love the trick-or-treating aspect, but I still get a kick out...

Stay Warm This Winter with Cable Knit Mittens

Sarah Posted on September 25 2017

The weather is still unseasonably warm, but it’s only a matter of time before the cold weather and snow arrives. Gloves are great, but mittens are even better – at least I think so. With mittens, your fingers help keep each other warm rather than being separated as they are...

Amazing Fall Sweaters Using Speckled Yarn

Sarah Posted on September 12 2017

Speckled yarns are hugely popular right now. They have a solid color and contrasting or complimentary flecks of color throughout. Some knitters think speckled yarns are simply a fad that they’ll regret almost as much as people regret buying MC Hammer pants. Most yarn lovers, however, are completely taken by...

Knit Your School Spirit

Sarah Posted on August 31 2017

High school and college students across the country are heading back to school. And soon the seasons will change and they’ll need hats, scarves, gloves and sweaters to keep warm. Combine that need with the desire to show school spirit and you’ve got the perfect reason to knit! Check out...

Knitting Projects for Teachers

Sarah Posted on August 16 2017

A new school year is almost upon us. Your kids may or may not be thrilled about this fact, but it’s coming. Maybe they’re excited about their teacher for next year or maybe they’re not. As the parent, though, you want to help them have a great first day. And...

Rainy Day Knitting Projects

Sarah Posted on August 04 2017

When rain has you trapped inside, it’s a great opportunity to do a one-day knitting project and use some bright colors to add some color to the gray weather. There are a wide variety of things you can make in one-day, some even with just one ball of yarn, or...

Quick and Easy Summer Sweater Patterns

Sarah Posted on July 14 2017

Summer yarns are wonderful. Bamboo, silk, light wool and other materials are much different to work with than the thick wools and blends used in winter. When worked up into a garment, the lighter materials have a pretty flow to them. Summer sweaters using these materials are perfect for a...

Wedding Day Knits

Sarah Posted on June 21 2017

You’ve heard about the wedding day jitters. Maybe you even have them. Wedding day knits are much more fun – and working on the projects might even help curb some of your jitters. The best part is, you’ll look stunning on your wedding day and be able to tell your...

Knits for Father’s Day

Posted on June 08 2017

June is the start of summer and also the place on the calendar for many holidays. Father’s Day is one of these – and you’ll want to give your dad a great homemade gift. You could knit something, but you want to make something besides the traditional sweater. We’ve got...

Fun with Amigurumi

Sarah Posted on June 07 2017

You know those adorable knit animals? For the longest time I didn’t know what they were called. Then I learned the term Amigurumi. It’s a Japanese term that refers knitting or crocheting. It’s a combination of the Japanese terms ami, which means croecheted or knittied and nuigurumi, which means stuffed...

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