Author Archives: jackiees

Charting the Lace Edging for this month’s project

Posted on July 10, 2012 by jackiees

Cecelia wrote: Sure wish this sweet little edging was charted. 
After all the discussion about reading charts,
 this would be a perfect project for practicing. I am glad you are interested in practicing some more chart reading, and I assume … Continue reading →

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Ornament Ball Tips for the Christmas in July project

Posted on July 8, 2012 by jackiees

In the Shopping List for the Christmas in July project I suggested – 1 ornament ball, 7.5” circumference. If you have trouble finding a satin ornament, you may need to substitute a more readily available glass ball. The circumference of the … Continue reading →

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Thread Tips for the Christmas in July project

Posted on July 1, 2012 by jackiees

The Christmas in July project for Bits of Lace 2012 takes approximately 12 yards of fine thread in your choice of color. Here are 2 quick tips I hope will inspire you to experiment with  threads and colors you might … Continue reading →

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Christmas in July – Shopping List

Posted on June 27, 2012 by jackiees

On July 1st, I’ll post our Bits of Lace project for the month of July. It is a lovely Victorian-style ornament with a dainty lace edging and knitted-in beads. Even if you have not used tiny thread and tiny needles, … Continue reading →

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What’s coming up for Bits of Lace?

Posted on June 16, 2012 by jackiees

From what I am hearing from so many of you, we are having fun! And learning and sharing, or just having an excuse to knit up some bit-size lace gifts for ourselves or loved ones. I am thrilled you are … Continue reading →

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Picot Loops for Easy Picking Up and Elasticity

Posted on June 11, 2012 by jackiees

For those who made the Quick Lace-Edged Baby Socks, you probably noticed a similarity to the lace edging for this month’s Summer Lace Anklets. The straight edge heading of this lace edging has a yarn over at beginning of row … Continue reading →

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The Best Charting Style is … ?

Posted on June 10, 2012 by jackiees

The BEST charting style is obviously the one YOU prefer. Thanks to everyone participating with their comments about the two chart styles presented in last week’s bit-size tutorial. There clearly was a diverse set of opinions both pro and con because of … Continue reading →

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