Monthly Archives: October 2013

Neck Lace: Finishing and Ideas for Wearing

re-looking at “necklace” as “lace for your neck” A Retrospective on Words that Contain “lace” Perhaps because I am partial to lace, I’ve become fascinated with finding words containing “lace”. I stumbled on this quite by accident when considering a … Continue reading

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Beading the Bind Off Row

Judy B wrote: “Wonderful pattern!  Thank you for creating and sharing this gorgeous piece.” The shape of the crescent is filled in with ever-widening simple garter stitch short rows. The crescent part of the neck lace is done when no … Continue reading

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Monthly KAL Photo Challenge

Show off the project you make for this month’s KnitHeartStrings KAL December 2013 Update: The monthly KAL Photo Challenges for October 2013 and November 2013 have been archived. The KAL Photo Challenge page referenced in the original post below has been … Continue reading

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Keeping It Simple Short Rows

Short rows are used to create the crescent shape of the Beaded Crescent Neck Lace. Think of Simple Short Rows as natural lacy holes. The steps we have completed so far in knitting the Neck Lace are – Beaded Loops Edging … Continue reading

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Using the Beaded Loops Edging as a basis for casting on

How are you coming along with your Beaded Crescent Neck Lace? If you have completed the Beaded Loops Edging, then you are ready for the next step of using it as a basis for casting on. You’ll notice that you … Continue reading

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Photo Tutorial: How to Knit the Beaded Loops Edging

From Marie S: “Perfect !  Thank you  so much !  This is just what I was looking for for Christmas gifts.” The Beaded Crescent Neck Lace pattern doubles as both a beautiful project in its own right and a small practice piece … Continue reading

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Win a Special Prize Edition Kit in October’s Giveaway

October Giveaway – Win a Special Prize Edition Kit for Swags of Lace Crescent Scarf The Prize to be given to a lucky winner this month is a specially-prepared kit for this occasion with yarn/beads/pattern. It is for a brand … Continue reading

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