Category Archives: Bits of Beads

I Hate to Purl and more about Beaded Garter Stitch

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jackiees

Do you hate to purl? Last March we had a just-for-fun poll with slightly more than 45% of members who responded falling into the categories of “I hate to purl” or “I don’t hate to purl, but I’d rather knit”. I … Continue reading →

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Kick-off for February KAL: Irish Coffee Cozy

Posted on February 5, 2014 by jackiees

Go Green while celebrating luck and laughter in the Irish tradition In time for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations or knitting lucky shamrocks anytime, February’s project in the Beyond BOBBOL 2014 KAL Series is Irish Coffee Cozy. Forego cardboard sleeves at your … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peek for February’s KAL – Supplies Paks now available

Posted on January 21, 2014 by jackiees

Can you believe it is almost time to finish the formal part of the KAL for I Heart Filet Scarf? If by chance you have not yet gotten the pattern, all KnitHeartStrings members can still download it for free before Jan … Continue reading →

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Speeding Up Bead Stringing

Posted on November 30, 2013 by jackiees

Fast(er) Bead Stringing with a Bead Spinner For projects that call for a large quantity of tiny seed beads, stringing loose beads can be quite time-consuming. If you are going to be doing a lot of projects that use large … Continue reading →

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Any Beads Any Yarn

Posted on November 19, 2013 by jackiees

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Dress up time! Easy Elegance Mitts pattern free download for members

Posted on November 10, 2013 by jackiees

The holidays are coming soon. Knit these fingerless gloves now and dress up with Easy Elegance. They are easy to make, yet look so classy. Time-limited Offer The Easy Elegance Mitts pattern is now available free to download by  KnitHeartStrings members through … Continue reading →

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Supplies Paks now available for Easy Elegance Mitts KAL

Posted on November 8, 2013 by jackiees

Due to popular request, Supplies Paks to make Easy Elegance Mitts (in mohair/wool yarn like I will be using to demonstrate) are now available in the Online Store in the Supplies Paks department (or see below). When knitted, the beads … Continue reading →

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