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Monthly KAL Photo Challenge

Posted on October 21, 2013 by jackiees

Show off the project you make for this month’s KnitHeartStrings KAL December 2013 Update: The monthly KAL Photo Challenges for October 2013 and November 2013 have been archived. The KAL Photo Challenge page referenced in the original post below has been … Continue reading →

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Keeping It Simple Short Rows

Posted on October 9, 2013 by jackiees

Short rows are used to create the crescent shape of the Beaded Crescent Neck Lace. Think of Simple Short Rows as natural lacy holes. The steps we have completed so far in knitting the Neck Lace are – Beaded Loops Edging … Continue reading →

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Using the Beaded Loops Edging as a basis for casting on

Posted on October 9, 2013 by jackiees

How are you coming along with your Beaded Crescent Neck Lace? If you have completed the Beaded Loops Edging, then you are ready for the next step of using it as a basis for casting on. You’ll notice that you … Continue reading →

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Photo Tutorial: How to Knit the Beaded Loops Edging

Posted on October 9, 2013 by jackiees

From Marie S: “Perfect !  Thank you  so much !  This is just what I was looking for for Christmas gifts.” The Beaded Crescent Neck Lace pattern doubles as both a beautiful project in its own right and a small practice piece … Continue reading →

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Win a Special Prize Edition Kit in October’s Giveaway

Posted on October 2, 2013 by jackiees

October Giveaway – Win a Special Prize Edition Kit for Swags of Lace Crescent Scarf The Prize to be given to a lucky winner this month is a specially-prepared kit for this occasion with yarn/beads/pattern. It is for a brand … Continue reading →

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Beaded Crescent Neck Lace KAL

Posted on October 1, 2013 by jackiees

simply beautiful — lace for your neck Adorn your neckline with a crescent of color and beads. Let’s kick off the October KAL! I’m excited to let you know that you can get your free pattern today for Beaded Crescent Neck … Continue reading →

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Wrap-up for Little Beaded Pumpkin KAL: Stuffing and Closing

Posted on September 29, 2013 by jackiees

After the knitting of Little Beaded Pumpkin is completed, we are ready to finish with a light stuffing and closing off the bottom. Stuffing The saran wrap I used for the pumpkin stuffing is certainly non-traditional (or at least I … Continue reading →

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