Tricot 101

Have you ever picked up stitches around a neckline, wishing that it could look better? Well, this is where I found myself when designing my raglan sleeve sweater. I normally knit the collar, then continue to the short rows. For this raglan I've designed, it is knit back and forth...

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...

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...

I've recently found this absolutely FANTASTIC method of knitting Short Rows, and I'm so excited to share it with you if you haven't already discovered it. I don't know if you have come across this issue; when you are knitting short Rows in the round, everything is going very smoothly,...

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...

Summer is just around the corner, and I'm not one to put down my knitting for the season. I go into withdrawals from knitting after an hour, usually! And I tend to knit with all fibers all year long. However, it is nice to have garments knit with fibers that...

It's no secret that I love the Garter stitch. Not only because of the fond memories of being taught by a special person as a child, a memory I will hold dear to my heart, but it really just looks amazing to me! I have a few designs in mind...

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’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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Knitting. To some, this is a very enjoyable hobby. To me? It's a way of life. Depression and anxiety affect 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 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...

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...

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 ♥...

Vous venez d'apprendre comment tricoter et vous venez de terminer votre première écharpe? Vous avez passé des mois à tricoter un châle et vous souhaitez partager votre chef d'oeuvre avec nous? Rien ne nous fera plus plaisir que de voir nos laines prendre vie dans vos tricots! Comment faire? 👉...

Dans ce tutoriel, vous découvrirez comment tricoter le point brioche aussi connu sous le nom de "Côtes anglaises". Vous l'avez probablement aperçu dans les derniers modèles en vogue, notamment dans les designs de Stephen West et Andrea Mowry. Pour vous aider à comprendre comment tricoter le point brioche bicolore en...

Comment monter les mailles selon la méthode "Long Tail Cast-on"? Découvrez comment en visionnant notre vidéo en français ci-dessous: Maintenant, venez perfectionner vos aptitudes tricot avec la technique de montage de mailles "Twisted German Cast-on":