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Halloween Sock Knitting Patterns
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
The Joy of Outdoor Knitting
If you’re like most people, knitting is something you usually do while the family watches TV after dinner or while a movie rerun is on. I do that too, but I’ve also recently discovered how wonderful it is to knit outside. Even the most newbie among us knows that knitting...
Baby Knits
Baby yarns are so soft and wonderful to work with. I love when I have a chance to use them. Spring time is one of those times. Many people seem to have babies during the summer, so I start on those baby knit projects in the spring to be sure...
Easter Knitting Patterns
Easter is a great time to put those knitting skills to use. Pastel yarns worked up into soft bunnies, baby chicks and adorable Easter outfits for kids – so much fun to make and to watch your children and grandchildren enjoy. These Easter knitting patterns are a small sampling of...
Spring Knitting Projects
The winter chill is starting to ease away. The calendar says spring is here. It’s only a matter of time until the weather catches up. Saying goodbye to winter doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to knitting. There are lots of fabulous spring knitting projects you can to do...
A Beginner's Guide to 6 Different Types of Yarn
Sock yarn, self-striping yarn, knitting patterns – oh my. Prior to knitting, yarn was just yarn but as you start to indulge in this new hobby, you’ll quickly see that there is no shortage of options when it comes to materials. With baskets overflowing with all kinds of yarn, it...
A Beginner’s Guide to Knitting Designs
Behind every knitter is a giant basket full of yarns, knitting designs, and needles. As the knitting industry grows, with crochet fashion styles and yarn crafts coming into trend, there’s no better time to indulge in this hobby. What was once reserved for retired grandmas is now a modern...
6 Amazing Types of Needlework You Can Do with Yarn
With a quick look at the knitting designs available on Biscotte Yarns, you’ll see an abundance of things you can create. The knitting industry has taken over with a storm. It’s no longer a hobby for little old ladies in nursery homes. It’s now a trend that all ages are...
St. Patrick’s Day Knitting Patterns
Green. So many shades and varieties. All of them wonderful in their own way. St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to sport all manner of green. And what better way to really show it off than with some amazing St. Patrick’s Day knitting projects! Here’s a few of my...
Projects for Funky Yarn
Has this ever happened to you? You’re browsing the yarn store and a really neat, funky yarn begs to be bought. The only problem is, you have no idea what you’ll do with pom-poms or faux fur or some other chunky funky yarn. I get it. It’s happened to me....
INSTAGRAM FREE YARN GIVEWAY
February is too gray? Get a chance to win 1 of the 3 beautiful yarn set made of 7 x 50g skeins from self-striping, speckled and semi-solid colourway 🎨 A total of 350g per set of hand-dyed sock yarn made of extra-fine merino & nylon shipped free of charge 🎁...