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November Drawing for Bitty Beady Christmas Tree Gift Kit

Posted on November 10, 2014 by jackiees

Congratulations to Carole Moraine, winner of the October Prize Drawing for the Luxury Smoke Ring Kit. Thanks to everyone participating, sharing and supporting the KALs and Prize Giveaways. I couldn’t keep KnitHeartStrings going without you. November Giveaway Prize: Bitty Beady Christmas … Continue reading →

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Beaded Mosaic Knitting KAL Open Now!

Posted on November 5, 2014 by jackiees

Today, November 5th, is the official kick-off of this month’s Beyond BOBBOL KAL for Beaded Mosaic Knitting. The project for our November learn-and-knit-along is Beaded Basket Weave Mosaic Hat. If you love beads and glitz, then this one is for … Continue reading →

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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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