Author Archives: jackiees

Next Up KAL: Lacy Maizy

Posted on July 26, 2014 by jackiees

Did you know that corn is used to make yarn? While here in the high plains of Colorado, I love to see the corn fields. I don’t think this corn is destined to make yarn (this is basically cattle country … Continue reading →

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Lace-Like Non-Lace

Posted on July 21, 2014 by jackiees

I call the method used to make this stitch “cross looped”. It’s lace-like because of it’s openness, but not technically lace. I guess we will refer to it as non-lace lace. How are you coming along on this month’s KAL … Continue reading →

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2 Prize Giveaways for July

Posted on July 5, 2014 by jackiees

Yes, that is plural — there are 2 prizes for July! I am feeling generous (and thankful), as have so many of our KnitHeartStrings members been in their participation, sharing and support. I couldn’t keep KnitHeartStrings going without you! Comment … Continue reading →

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Shopping List for July KAL

Posted on July 2, 2014 by jackiees

This little knitting bag went to market … Summer brings to mind the start of harvest bounty and farmer’s markets where local fresh fruits and vegetables fill the stalls. For July’s project KAL, we make a colorful string bag for … Continue reading →

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Bonus: Adapting Elegantly Simple Baby Blanket Pattern to Make a Stole

Posted on June 29, 2014 by jackiees

Monika H. wrote: “Do you have a pattern for the feather and fan as a straight stole? I got 800m of 100% varigated color silk yarn (using 3mm-3.5mm k ndls) and no pattern. Thanks!” Outline for Adapting Elegantly Simple Baby … Continue reading →

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June KAL Discount Offers Period Extended

Posted on June 24, 2014 by jackiees

— June KAL: Charity Knitting Made Simply Elegant — I’m running behind this month. Maybe you are, too? If so, you’ll be happy to hear that the discount offers on the bonus Elegantly Simple Triangle Shawl pattern have been extended through … Continue reading →

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Step-by-step Right Slanting Triple Decrease

Posted on June 13, 2014 by jackiees

Welcome back for the continuation of the photo tutorial series on the two triple decreases used in the Elegantly Simple feather and fan Shetland lace stitch pattern used in this month’s KAL projects. Like the 3\ left slanting triple decrease, the /3 right slanting triple … Continue reading →

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