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Wrong Side Decreases in Knitted Lace

Posted on August 14, 2012 by jackiees

In last week’s Lace Knitting vs. Knitted Lace, we learned that Knitted Lace has patterning on every row, i.e. it is a knitted fabric where the yarn over holes are made on every row. In both Lace Knitting and Knitted Lace, the yarn … Continue reading →

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Lace Knitting vs. Knitted Lace

Posted on August 7, 2012 by jackiees

Lace edgings often are reversible. Or at least pleasingly reversible, since they quite often are attached in ways that can be seen from both sides. As a corollary, these lace edgings have patterning on both sides. i.e. There is no … Continue reading →

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Shopping list for August project

Posted on July 28, 2012 by jackiees

I’m really excited about the Lace-edged towel for August. It’s a project to turn an ordinary towel into something extraordinary. Whether for yourself or a gift for someone else, your Spiral Diamonds Lace-edged Towel will have a special place in the heart … Continue reading →

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Easy Knitting with Beads: Slip/sliding a bead into place

Posted on July 22, 2012 by jackiees

In this Part 2 of Easy Knitting with Beads, I’ll be sharing pictures and tips about  the “slip (or slide) a bead into place” method. Once you have your beads strung on your yarn/thread, now the real fun begins. Cast on for … Continue reading →

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Easy Knitting with Beads: Preparation

Posted on July 20, 2012 by jackiees

How are you doing with the Christmas in July project? I hope you are enjoying “Antique” Satin and Lace Ornament. Are you doing the beads? Read on for more about the  “slip/slide a bead into place between stitches” technique used for … Continue reading →

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Charting the Lace Edging for this month’s project

Posted on July 10, 2012 by jackiees

Cecelia wrote: Sure wish this sweet little edging was charted. 
After all the discussion about reading charts,
 this would be a perfect project for practicing. I am glad you are interested in practicing some more chart reading, and I assume … Continue reading →

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Christmas in July – Shopping List

Posted on June 27, 2012 by jackiees

On July 1st, I’ll post our Bits of Lace project for the month of July. It is a lovely Victorian-style ornament with a dainty lace edging and knitted-in beads. Even if you have not used tiny thread and tiny needles, … Continue reading →

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