Category Archives: Bits of Beads AND Lace

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

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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Summer “schedule”

Sorry I am delayed getting more tutorials for the Pinwheel Flower Doily posted this month. As soon as I can get my computer and photos loaded, I will work as quickly as possible updating the KnitHeartStrings site. I started my … Continue reading

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Shopping List for April KAL Mini Lace and Beaded Flag

I hope you’ve had a chance to download the Mini Lace and Beaded Flag pattern for this month’s KAL. If not, be sure to do it now so you don’t forget. The materials and supplies are listed on the cover page. … Continue reading

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Kicking off the April KAL

For April, we’re going to knit Mini Lace and Beaded Flag, a miniature version of the red, white and blue U.S. flag.  Undulating lace stripes and bead stars symbolize the flag proudly waving in the breeze. Originally I was thinking we would … Continue reading

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Kicking off BOBBOL for March :: Pretty Awesome Yarn Pouch

For the March BOBBOL knit-along, you’ll get to bring together lace and beads to make an awesome drawstring bag for center-pull yarn balls or cakes. This project also introduces the crochet hook method of bead placement. Pretty Awesome Yarn Pouch … Continue reading

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