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Enter June’s Prize Giveaway

Posted on June 25, 2013 by jackiees

For June’s Giveaway, the prize is a special one-time kit for knitting Dolly’s Top-Down Tri Shawl in the very same colors of Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock yarn and Miyuki size 6/0 beads as shown in the pattern photo. The winner will … Continue reading →

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Setting Up the Center Back Neckline of the Top-Down Triangle Shawl

Posted on June 23, 2013 by jackiees

Dolly’s Top-Down Tri Shawl begins with just 11 stitches at the center back neckline. Here are some things to keep in mind to get you off to a good start and to further explain the what and why of the … Continue reading →

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Roadmap for a Top-Down Triangle Shawl

Posted on June 20, 2013 by jackiees

Dolly’s Top-Down Tri Shawl is knitted starting with just a few stitches at the center back neckline, then increases in pattern to create the triangle shape. We will actually be knitting 2 side-by-side triangle panels to create a larger triangle. In … Continue reading →

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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

Use tension blocking with a blocking board inscribed with circular guidelines to enlarge the size as well as have more control in making the shape uniform. If you plan the Pinwheel Flower for use as a face cloth or dish cloth, … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 29, 2013 by jackiees

For this month’s Pinwheel Flower pattern, a decorative crochet chain bind off completes the project. This type of bind off is frequently seen used for doilies / tablecloths and sometimes for other lace projects such as shawls. The crochet bind off … Continue reading →

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