Learn to make a hat with a knitting loom (VIDEO in french with ENGLISH SUBTITLES)
Les premiers flocons commencent à toucher le sol, donc il est bientôt le temps de sortir nos ensembles d'hivers. ❄ En même temps pourquoi ne pas tout simplement apprendre à les faire nous-même. Surtout qu'avec le tricotin rotatif, la tuque se fait presque tout seule. Vous allez voir, le tricotin...
Apprendre le tricotin avec Les Laines Biscotte🧵
Avec l’automne et les journées plus froides, on passe de plus en plus de temps à l’intérieur surtout lors des journées pluvieuses, donc c’est une parfaite occasion pour apprendre le tricotin avec nos vidéos comme tutoriels. Le tricotin est beaucoup plus rapide et facile qu’avec des aiguilles à tricoter classiques...
Yarn pooling: what it is and how to manage it
Knitting with artisanal yarns requires certain knowledge. First of all you need to know how to wash hand-dyed yarns and you will find a very detailed article on this subject by clicking HERE. Once the issue of care is covered, let's talk about what is commonly known in knitting language...
Comment tricoter une bordure modulaire
Tout d'abord, qu'est-ce que le tricot modulaire? Le tricot modulaire est un tricot composé de plusieurs formes qui s'imbriquent les unes dans les autres pour former une pièce uniforme, un peu à la manière d'un casse-tête! La forme des modules peut être variée: carrée, triangulaire, rectangle, losange (diamant), circulaire, spirale... Toutes les pièces qui se...
How to knit the pattern no.2 of the Impromptu Shawl knitting game
Here we have compiled the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Knitting Shawl Game for the Impromptu Shawl pattern: the shawl pattern that knits with playing cards! Discover below the instructions to knit the stitch corresponding to card no.2 in the form of a video... Enjoy! HOW...
Vous avez des projets à tricoter pour l'été ?
Fin mai 2020, il fait chaud. Très chaud. À 36,6˚ C, le thermomètre fracasse les records. Dans cette atmosphère tropicale, qu’en est-il de vos aiguilles? Vous les avez rangées? Ou vous persistez? Curieuse, j’ai tenté de découvrir combien d’adeptes mettent leurs ouvrages de côté en période estivale. Peine perdue, toutes...
The EASY way to Knit a Double-knit Collar
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...
Le bonheur au bout des aiguilles !
Les réseaux sociaux leur avaient donné un nouveau souffle. Le confinement les projette sur le devant de la scène. Depuis mars dernier, le tricot, et son petit frère le crochet, connaissent un regain de popularité impossible à prévoir il y a quelques mois à peine. Mues par un besoin bien...
Comment tricoter une encolure parfaite en relevant les mailles
Avez-vous déjà tricoté un décolleté en pensant que le résultat n'était pas optimal? Eh bien, c'est là que je me suis retrouvé lors de la conception de mon pull à manches raglan. Normalement, je tricote le col et j'ajoute quelques rangs raccourcis sur la nuque mais pour ce raglan en particulier, j'ai décidé...
How to Pick up Wraps when Knitting Short Rows
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 put a Patch Pocket on a Sweater
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 Double Stitch Designs on your Knits
If you follow my blog you know how much I love color work. I think it’s an engaging yet relaxing knit, and so very very satisfying! Combining colors and patterns and watching them come to life is where it’s at for me! In saying all that I remember a point...
Trouble Shooting Stranded Colorwork
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 I had...
How to add soles to knitted slippers
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...
How to M1 (Make One) in Seamless Yokes
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 little further,...
How to wash Hand-dyed Yarn + Handknit Printable labels gift tags
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...
How do you like your Latte?
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...
Knitting and Your Health by Andrea Yetman
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 Knit Mittens (or Thrummed Mittens)
How to insert your fleece tips (or how to lard) your knitting Larded mittens (or thrummed mittens) originate in the Newfoundland and Labrador region. It is said that sailors who went to sea carried this type of mitts in which small pieces of fiber were inserted. Here are the steps...
How to knit the stitch pattern 3, 4 and 5 of the Unpredictable Shawl
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...