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Long Tail Beaded Cast On

Posted on April 8, 2014 by jackiees

The Long Tail Beaded Cast On results in beads placed along the very bottom edge of the cast on stitches. This type of beaded cast on is very attractive because the beads position themselves away from the fabric’s edge, giving … Continue reading →

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Judy’s Straw Trick

Posted on April 7, 2014 by jackiees

getting beads to jump onto your beading needle using a straw For those reading yesterday’s article about Beading Options, you might have noticed Judy Gibson’s comment about  ” … Somehow I just imagined that you scoop the beading needle through a … Continue reading →

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Edging Options

Posted on April 6, 2014 by jackiees

Tea-time Serviette begins at the outer edge and is knit circularly toward the center. The pattern includes instructions for a delightful Beaded Petit Scallop Edging (shown in the middle of the below photo). I’ll be posting photo tutorials soon to … Continue reading →

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Choosing thread/yarn if you plan to dye

Posted on April 3, 2014 by jackiees

The idea of featuring tea time dyeing in one of my designs has been brewing for years! I’m thrilled to finally be sharing it with you for this month’s KAL of Tea-Time Serviette. Tea gives fibers a tan or light … Continue reading →

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April Prize Giveaway

Posted on April 2, 2014 by jackiees

Ready for another giveaway? I’m pleased to offer another specially prepared prize for you wonderful members of KnitHeartStrings. The April giveaway is Jaggerspun Zephyr silk/wool yarn in vibrant Garnet Red, plus a full-color printed and autographed shawl pattern. Read more about … Continue reading →

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Kicking off April Tea Time

Posted on April 1, 2014 by jackiees

Janey W wrote: “That Tea-time Serviette has me sorely tempted already! Roll on April.“ For April’s KAL, I am going to tempt you with Tea-time Serviette. The KAL will officially begin April 5th and I will have the KAL page for … Continue reading →

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Going Halfsies: Bonus Instructions for Scarf with Matching Ends

Posted on March 28, 2014 by jackiees

Patti T wrote: Thanks so much for this lovely double pattern!  The perfect project for a special skein of fingering weight wool.  And the “pull over” bind off is ingenious!  I look forward to another year of premium content when … Continue reading →

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