Category Archives: Bits of Beads

String 50 Beads for the Mini US Flag Stars

Posted on April 24, 2013 by jackiees

Prior to starting the blue union area (row 26) of the Mini US Flag, string 50 tiny beads onto your blue thread. 50 beads are needed because each bead will represent a “star” in the flag. As you knit, you will push … Continue reading →

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Reasons for Pulse Warmers

Posted on January 22, 2013 by jackiees

Last week in A Peek Behind the Scenes, I wrote about how the beads do not show on the wrong side of Beaded Garter Stitch. This is an advantage for articles to be used for warmth, since the beads (which can … Continue reading →

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Ideas for finding places to buy beads

Posted on January 21, 2013 by jackiees

I have started a page for Bead Sources (under the Member Services menu at the KnitHeartStrings.com site). I encourage you to first check for sources of quality beads locally. Besides the obvious sources like bead shops (which unfortunately oftentimes do not have … Continue reading →

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Beaded Garter Stitch: A fun and easy bit-sized start to knitting with beads

Posted on January 7, 2013 by jackiees

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Kicking off BOBBOL 2013 with Beads

Posted on January 3, 2013 by jackiees

Happy New Year! I’m excited to have you here to help me kick off BOBBOL 2013. BOBBOL continues the popular Bits of Lace 2012 Series with the addition of bit-size projects for building skills in beading (the BOB portion stands … Continue reading →

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