Monthly Archives: October 2014

Don’t overthink it: Narrow attached edging bind off

Posted on October 30, 2014 by jackiees

Don’t overthink this month’s 2-stitch decorative bind off edging Sometimes it is the easy things that can trip us up in our knitting. It seems that is the case for a couple of our “experienced” knitters this month in overthinking. … Continue reading →

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(Update) Sharing Photos of Your KAL Projects

Posted on October 29, 2014 by jackiees

The current KAL Projects Photo Gallery is unfortunately closed to new entries because the place I was contracted through did not renew. It happened while I was traveling back from CO to LA, so I didn’t catch it until after … Continue reading →

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Next Up KAL: Beaded Mosaic Knitting

Posted on October 28, 2014 by jackiees

Make a snazzy hat in two colors of DK weight yarn of your choice and size 6/0 seed beads  Do you love beads and glitz? Then this one is for you. The next KAL features slip-stitch color knitting and beads … Continue reading →

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What goes into the design of a smoke ring?

Posted on October 12, 2014 by jackiees

Spark excitement in how you can use the canvas of a simple smoke ring to play around with Form, Stitch Pattern(s), Embellishment, Structure. I think of lace as a fiber artist’s canvas. Allow yourself to think of adaptations and interpretations … Continue reading →

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Smoke Rings: Sizing for a Custom Fit

Posted on October 6, 2014 by jackiees

Measure head size to determine target circumference. Depending upon your personal preference, you might want to upsize or downsize a bit. For length, measure from your forehead to an inch or two below base of neck depending on your preferences. … Continue reading →

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It’s Here! Get Your Smoke Ring KAL Pattern Now

Posted on October 5, 2014 by jackiees

Will you join us? This month’s KAL revisits lace edgings, the Bits of Lace focus area that started off KnitHeartStrings in January 2012! Our project is Smoke Ring with Lace Edging, a versatile accessory you can wear laid on your shoulders as … Continue reading →

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Win a Smoke Ring Kit

Posted on October 2, 2014 by jackiees

In keeping with the Smoke Ring theme for this month’s KAL, the October Prize to be given away at the end of the month to a lucky winner (maybe you?) is a kit with luxury yarn and your choice of … Continue reading →

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