About yarn and knitting from Biscotte hand-dyed yarns – Page 7

Left simple inset increase and Right simple inset increase

Posted on October 26 2016

Left simple inset increase (LSI) and Right simple inset increase (RSI) are knitting abbreviations which were used in our last free knitting pattern, New Biscotte's Slippers. Also known as Left and Right lifted increases, this is a way to increase a stitch using up a stitch from the previous row....

New Biscotte DK yarn weight ♥ DK Pure hand-dyed yarn

Posted on October 24 2016

Stay tuned: a new DK weight yarn will be added to Biscotte Yarns collection very soon! The DK PURE hand-dyed yarn is made of 90% merino superwash wool and 10% silk. Each skein of this dk weight yarn is 115g for 260 yards of yarn! Gauge is 20 to 24...

Christmas Crochet Pattern Roundup

Posted on October 19 2016

Christmas is a great time of year to crochet gifts and decorations. There are some really great patterns for everything from stockings to hang by the fire to sweaters for family and friends. Here are some of our favorite patterns and yarns with liberal doses of green and red. Snowflakes...

Knitting and Crocheting Benefits

Sarah Posted on October 05 2016

Knitting and crocheting are two popular yarn crafts. Although the techniques involved are quite different, the benefits achieved from each are quite similar. Whether you do, or want to do, one or both crafts, knitting and crocheting provide relaxation and a wonderful way to create hand-made gifts and decorations for...

Intarsia Knitting Tutorial

Sarah Posted on September 16 2016

Intarsia knitting is a great way to add some color and shapes to your knitting projects. Whether you’re looking to knit a “ugly sweater” for Christmas or a special pattern for a loved one in your life, the intarsia knitting technique provides a great way to do that. It looks complex, but it’s easier than you think! Keep a few things in mind and your intarsia knitting project will come out great every time.

Knitting a Hat

Sarah Posted on September 01 2016

Fall is in the air! The cool, crisp breezes are blowing. It’s only a matter of time before hats become a necessity. Show of your style by knitting a hat to accent your fall outerwear ensemble (if you want, you can knit a scarf and gloves or mittens to complete...

My First Knitting Project: Knit Scarf

Sarah Posted on August 03 2016

I’d wanted to learn to knit for years. Finally, due to some life changes and a desire to do something just for me, I walked into the yarn shop for my first lesson. I was nervous and unsure what to expect. I was concerned I might be the youngest person there and wasn’t sure how well I’d fit in. I needn’t have worried – the beginners group was a wide range of ages and they were very welcoming.

Knitting Terms Tutorial

Sarah Posted on July 06 2016

Whether a newbie knitter or a more experienced one, the world of knitting patterns has a language all its own. Understanding knitting terms and how to correctly produce them is key to producing a finished product that looks like the picture and fits as expected. In this knitting terms tutorial,...

My Favorite Knitting Stitches

Sarah Posted on June 02 2016

Introduction At it’s heart, knitting consists of two stitches: knit and purl. These two basics knitting stitches, however, can be combined to create a multitude of beautiful designs and stitch patterns. As knitting lovers, we all have our favorite knitting stitches – whether it’s because we like the pattern it...

Get a chance to win FREE YARN this summer... YAY!

Posted on June 01 2016

We have added a new feature on BiscotteYarns.com website: you can now add pictures to your product reviews! Hey, why not use this wonderful tool for a summer contest? So here is the deal: Each time you leave a product review including a picture of knitted garment about any yarn from...

Easter special draw

Posted on March 18 2016

To celebrate Easter, all orders of $5 and + made in our online shop from March 18 to 26 will be automatically eligible to win a skein of our sparkling yarn LUMOS / limited edition, shipping included! Two skeins will be drawn on Sunday, March 27, so there will be two winners...

How to bead a stitch

Posted on March 10 2016

Beading a knitwork gives beautiful results and can turn an ordinary project into fine jewelry! Here is an easy way to bead a stitch with a small wire commonly called "tiger tail" that you will find in jewelry craft shop. Step One: Cut a piece of wire (about 4 inches) and fold...

Your chance to win free yarn!

Posted on January 28 2016

Unique Craft Ideas That Put Your Fabric Scraps To Good Use

Posted on January 24 2016

If there is one thing that every sewer has left over after their latest sewing projects, it's scrap fabrics. No matter how precise your measurements are or how careful you are when purchasing only the amount of fabric you need for your latest craft ideas, fabric scraps are always left...

Sock yarn for everyone!

Posted on December 10 2015

Knitting fans' affection for hand-knitted socks is not a myth! On the contrary, it has now become a solidly established fact in the yarn industry. It takes a sock yarn worthy of the name to keep the feet of the little ones as well as the grown-ups comfortable and warm! Firstly, what...

An online yarn shop is very convenient!

Posted on December 03 2015

We do not all have the opportunity to enjoy a yarn shop in our neighbourhood and therefore we must go online to order our yarn and knitting accessories. Sometimes it may be difficult to choose and buy yarn online without having seen and touched it beforehand. Here are a few...

Awesome projects ideas that you can do with Biscotte yarns for this Autumn Season

Posted on September 04 2015

Have you ever tried to knit or crochet with Biscotte yarn? If you haven’t, I would strongly recommend you trying it out! There are many various types of Biscotte yarns to choose from each with their own special properties. All Biscotte yarns are hand dyed with beautiful bright colors....

How Knitting can become an addiction, but a good one!

Posted on August 27 2015

What better way is there to take your mind off of everyday routines than starting a hobby? Life is stressful enough as it is and a good way to relieve this stress is by finding something you love to do in your spare time. Some will choose to do sports,...

Try our watermelon yarn : most favorite hand-dyed self-striping sock yarn !

Andrea Posted on April 29 2015

Knitting Patterns - How to Download free Patterns & more

Louise Posted on March 15 2015

If you have never downloaded a knitting pattern on our site LesLainesBiscotte.ca, here is a small tutorial to show you how to do this in a few images. First, select the pattern you wish to download and add it to your cart. When your cart is complete, click Continue...

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