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No-sew Minimalist Seam

Posted on February 20, 2014 by jackiees

no-sew minimalist seam using simple half-hitch cast on and 3-needle bind off After the knitting portion of Irish Coffee Cozy has been completed, we are now going  to join the strip of beaded garter stitch fabric into a tube. Rather than … Continue reading →

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Overcoming a Knot Too Happy Encounter

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jackiees

oh-oh — not a knot! Suppose you have strung beads on your project yarn and are merrily knitting along on your beaded pattern. Then, you encounter a knot or other fault in the yarn which does not allow you to … Continue reading →

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sometimes it’s the simple things

Posted on February 12, 2014 by jackiees

After you’ve completed stringing beads onto your yarn for Irish Coffee Cozy, its time to cast on. You won’t be using beads for a while, so slide them down along the yarn out of the way until needed later when … Continue reading →

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Filet Lace: It’s An Upside Down World

Posted on January 20, 2014 by jackiees

Knitters – Don’t try this with most lace! It’s usually not an Upside Down World in lace without some design finesse. Filet lace is an exception to the norm that rows cannot just be knit in reverse order to produce … Continue reading →

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Blocking in Progress for Natural Fibers

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jackiees

While knitting lace, do you worry whether you are going to like the outcome? That’s where blocking in progress comes in. Here is how. How are you coming along with your I Heart Filet Lace scarf? Like most lace knitting, filet … Continue reading →

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Getting Started with Filet Lace Knitting: Introduction

Posted on January 7, 2014 by jackiees

Making round lace eyelets into squares Filet Lace Knitting aims to replicate beautiful even-count lace designs from other needlecrafts such as filet crochet and embroidery. Dictionary definition     filet – A net or lace with a simple pattern of … Continue reading →

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Photo Tutorial: How to Knit the Beaded Loops Edging

Posted on October 9, 2013 by jackiees

From Marie S: “Perfect !  Thank you  so much !  This is just what I was looking for for Christmas gifts.” The Beaded Crescent Neck Lace pattern doubles as both a beautiful project in its own right and a small practice piece … Continue reading →

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