Category Archives: Bits of Lace

Get Ready for Spring Lace Leaves KAL

Posted on March 3, 2014 by jackiees

Building on Basics: Even the simplest lace knitting looks impressive and invites awe Springtime means renewal and growth. And so I felt it appropriate to feature a spring-themed Narrow Lace Leaves Scarf as our March KAL. Depending on where you … Continue reading →

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Pleasing Reversibility: Looking at the other side of lace

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jackiees

when wrong is right The pattern instructions for I Heart Filet Lace refer to right side and wrong side rows. This is typical terminology when referring to fabric. Sometimes I wish I didn’t have to make a choice in deciding which … Continue reading →

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Kicking off Beyond BOBBOL 2014 – Are you in?

Posted on January 1, 2014 by jackiees

Learn something new in the New Year! Let’s get started with another whole brand new year for KnitHeartStrings members to come together to learn, share and take the art of knitting to new heights. Beyond BOBBOL 2014 carries on the … Continue reading →

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Bonus: Guidelines to Make a Thread Doily from the Lace Doily Beret Pattern

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jackiees

Besides beaded variations for Lace Doily Beret, you can also branch off into other ways to use the same pattern such as making a thread doily. Simply put, the approach for making a thread doily from the Lace Doily Beret … Continue reading →

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Starting the Lace Doily Beret

Posted on December 8, 2013 by jackiees

Jessica wrote: “… My knitting skills are growing SO quickly in regards to texture, lace, and beading. Thank you so much Jackie! “ December’s KAL for Lace Doily Beret wraps up the year of BOBBOL 2013 with some techniques we have seen … Continue reading →

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December KAL for Lace Doily Beret

Posted on December 5, 2013 by jackiees

December’s KAL is Lace Doily Beret. This project wraps up the year of BOBBOL 2013 by bringing together some previously seen key techniques plus some new things to produce a flattering, lightweight beret that is fashionable without flattening your hairdo. The … Continue reading →

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Next Up KAL: Lace Doily Beret

Posted on December 1, 2013 by jackiees

— fashionable without flattening your hairdo — December’s KAL will be Lace Doily Beret. This beret is constructed in the style of a lace doily with a center start and repeating medallions. The beret is flattering and lightweight for fashionable wear without … Continue reading →

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