Monthly Archives: August 2013

Bead Fringe Loops

The 3rd of the 3 beaded knitting techniques used in the Holiday Beaded Mini Sock is for creating bead fringe, a closed loop of beads. In the design of the Bells on My Toes mini sock, there is a loop of red … Continue reading

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Kicking off August Knit-Along: Kitty In Your Lap Towel

Perfect for the most avid kitty lovers: this knitted lap cloth or hand towel features a cute lace cat motif. For August’s KAL, we are back to doing lace. But since the project is knitted with heavy worsted weight yarn, … Continue reading

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Swags of Beads

The 2nd of the 3 beading methods used in the Holiday Beaded Mini Sock is for creating a swag of beads. A “swag” is what you might do with holiday garland when you fasten it at each end and let … Continue reading

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July 2013 Giveaway Results – Win Premium Time on KnitHeartStrings

Congratulations to Beverly (greyhoundlover), winner of the July Prize Drawing. This gives Bev an additional 12 months of Premium Level membership at KnitHeartStrings for free! Stay tuned for announcement of what the August Prize Drawing will be for. Can’t wait … Continue reading

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