Category Archives: Bits of Beads

Easy Elegance Mitts KAL Kickoff and Shopping List

Posted on November 5, 2013 by jackiees

— indulge yourself  with easy elegance — Let’s kick off November’s KAL! Easy Elegance Mitts are easy to make, yet look so classy. Knit them with or without beads. For the beaded version, you will learn ways to knit smaller-holed beads into … Continue reading →

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Transferring Strings of Beads

Posted on September 12, 2013 by jackiees

Although I usually do not use Czech seed beads, I sometimes do for purely decorative items. Such is the case for this month’s KAL project for a little beaded pumpkin. Czech seed beads are usually sold in hanks of beads … Continue reading →

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Tiny and adorable – Knit a Little Beaded Pumpkin

Posted on September 7, 2013 by jackiees

I am excited to announce that the Little Beaded Pumpkin pattern is available now for free download by KnitHeartStrings members doing the September KAL. Remember to be logged into your KnitHeartStrings member account. Then either go to the FREE AREA … Continue reading →

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Shopping List for Little Beaded Pumpkin KAL

Posted on September 2, 2013 by jackiees

Forget the pumpkin pie. This little beaded pumpkin will be the hit of your fall holiday decorating and entertaining. For September’s KAL project, we are totally into beads. Little Beaded Pumpkin is an adorable, miniature pumpkin knitted with tiny seed … Continue reading →

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Extending free download of July’s KAL pattern a few days

Posted on July 31, 2013 by jackiees

I am so darn far behind this month. It’s impossible to keep up with the computer stuff when we are traveling. Maybe you have been busy, too, with vacation, etc.? Because there haven’t been nearly as many downloads of the … Continue reading →

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Kicking off Christmas in July KAL

Posted on July 1, 2013 by jackiees

For July, our KAL project is fittingly in the theme of Christmas in July and features  knitting with beads in colorful ways. Bells On My Toes is a festive holiday miniature sock for you to knit with beads and a bell. Simple … Continue reading →

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Knitting the Bead Stars in the Mini Flag

Posted on April 24, 2013 by jackiees

Behind the Design Scene of the Mini Lace and Beaded Flag The knitted miniature representation of the U.S. Flag for this month’s project features an attractive use of beads. The beading method used for the Mini Flag project positions a … Continue reading →

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