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The Year in Review: BOBBOL 2013

Posted on December 30, 2013 by jackiees

It’s been a great year thanks to you and all the other wonderful KnitHeartStrings members who came together to learn, share and take the art of knitting to new heights. Before wrapping up 2013 and bringing in a new year … Continue reading →

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Shaping the Lace Doily Beret vs. Tam

Posted on December 22, 2013 by jackiees

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Winner of Photo Challenge; and Your Ideas Going Forward?

Posted on December 17, 2013 by jackiees

I’m pleased to announce that Ellen C is the winner of the recent Photo Sharing/Challenge event showing off projects made for last month’s KAL of Easy Elegance Mitts. Thanks so much for the time that you and others took to share … Continue reading →

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The Balanced 3-to-2 Decrease

Posted on December 15, 2013 by jackiees

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Making It Around the Lace Doily Beret Rounds

Posted on December 13, 2013 by jackiees

Lace Doily Beret wraps up the year by bringing together many of the techniques for knitting lace you have had a chance to learn and practice along the way. Besides the Easy Start Center Start technique that you can use to … Continue reading →

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Bonus: Guidelines to Make a Thread Doily from the Lace Doily Beret Pattern

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jackiees

Besides beaded variations for Lace Doily Beret, you can also branch off into other ways to use the same pattern such as making a thread doily. Simply put, the approach for making a thread doily from the Lace Doily Beret … Continue reading →

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Starting the Lace Doily Beret

Posted on December 8, 2013 by jackiees

Jessica wrote: “… My knitting skills are growing SO quickly in regards to texture, lace, and beading. Thank you so much Jackie! “ December’s KAL for Lace Doily Beret wraps up the year of BOBBOL 2013 with some techniques we have seen … Continue reading →

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