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Who can resist?

Posted on June 3, 2013 by jackiees

Who can resist a dolly or teddy bear, especially one dressed in a lace shawl you’ve knitted? And especially when the pattern is free during June for KnitHeartStrings knit-along members. Go to the Free Member Pattern area for more info … Continue reading →

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Shopping List for June BOBBOL KAL – Dolly’s Top-Down Tri Shawl

Posted on June 2, 2013 by jackiees

For June, we are doing BOTH beads and lace! The little Faroese-style shawl KAL we did last year – A Bit of Lace Dolly Shawl – was extremely popular. Not too surprising because who can resist a dolly or teddy … Continue reading →

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Blocking a Circular Lace Doily

Posted on May 29, 2013 by jackiees

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Decorative Crochet Chain Bind Off Technique for Lace Knitting (and knitted version)

Posted on May 29, 2013 by jackiees

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For Art’s Sake vs. Utilitarian – Does your knitting have to have a practical purpose?

Posted on May 27, 2013 by jackiees

Decorative Art – art for art’s sake vs. Applied Art – utilitarian / functional Where does the Art of Knitting fit? I’ve always thought of knitting primarily as serving the purpose of utilitarian art, although there certainly are many recent … Continue reading →

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May Prize Giveaway (and KHS Store “Summer Hours”)

Posted on May 26, 2013 by jackiees

Prize Drawing Have you entered yet? In celebration of Memorial Day this month, Flag Day next month, and US Independence Day in July, this month’s Prize Pack to be given to a lucky winner at the end of May 2013 … Continue reading →

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Easy “Cheating” Center Start for Double Point Needles

Posted on May 26, 2013 by jackiees

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