Category Archives: Tips & Techniques

Judy’s Straw Trick

Posted on April 7, 2014 by jackiees

getting beads to jump onto your beading needle using a straw For those reading yesterday’s article about Beading Options, you might have noticed Judy Gibson’s comment about  ” … Somehow I just imagined that you scoop the beading needle through a … Continue reading →

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Edging Options

Posted on April 6, 2014 by jackiees

Tea-time Serviette begins at the outer edge and is knit circularly toward the center. The pattern includes instructions for a delightful Beaded Petit Scallop Edging (shown in the middle of the below photo). I’ll be posting photo tutorials soon to … Continue reading →

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Choosing thread/yarn if you plan to dye

Posted on April 3, 2014 by jackiees

The idea of featuring tea time dyeing in one of my designs has been brewing for years! I’m thrilled to finally be sharing it with you for this month’s KAL of Tea-Time Serviette. Tea gives fibers a tan or light … Continue reading →

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Can I Use This Yarn?

Posted on March 8, 2014 by jackiees

Depending on your yarn stash, you might have found a yarn you already had and would like to use it to knit the Spring Lace Leaves Scarf. If you are concerned about whether the yarn will work (like Nancy did … Continue reading →

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Making Filled Squares in Filet Lace Knitting

Posted on January 10, 2014 by jackiees

The how and why of using yokp elongated stitches to make filled squares in filet lace knitting The second 2-stitch sequence used in knitting filet lace for this month’s KAL project I Heart Filet Lace, is the yokp, k1. This … Continue reading →

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Making open squares in filet lace knitting: The ktd decrease

Posted on January 8, 2014 by jackiees

Now that you have selected your yarn and needles, let’s get started knitting I Heart Filet Lace. Making Open Square Mesh for Filet Lace Knitting After casting on loosely, the I Heart Filet Lace scarf proceeds with a mesh of … Continue reading →

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Getting Started with Filet Lace Knitting: Tips for Selecting Materials and Supplies

Posted on January 8, 2014 by jackiees

To better assure a satisfying experience in both the process and outcome of knitting filet lace, there are a few things to keep in mind when selecting your materials and supplies. Choosing a yarn Tip: Filet lace knitting is probably best executed … Continue reading →

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