Category Archives: Tips & Techniques

Bead Fringe Loops

Posted on August 7, 2013 by jackiees

The 3rd of the 3 beaded knitting techniques used in the Holiday Beaded Mini Sock is for creating bead fringe, a closed loop of beads. In the design of the Bells on My Toes mini sock, there is a loop of red … Continue reading →

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Swags of Beads

Posted on August 2, 2013 by jackiees

The 2nd of the 3 beading methods used in the Holiday Beaded Mini Sock is for creating a swag of beads. A “swag” is what you might do with holiday garland when you fasten it at each end and let … Continue reading →

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Tips and Techniques for the Main Body of the Top-Down Triangle Shawl

Posted on June 28, 2013 by jackiees

Hope you are enjoying the dolly shawl knit-along and accompanying articles so far: Roadmap for a Top-Down Triangle Shawl and Setting Up the Center Back Neckline. Here are some things to keep in mind when proceeding with the Main Body … Continue reading →

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Decorative Crochet Chain Bind Off Technique for Lace Knitting (and knitted version)

Posted on May 29, 2013 by jackiees

For this month’s Pinwheel Flower pattern, a decorative crochet chain bind off completes the project. This type of bind off is frequently seen used for doilies / tablecloths and sometimes for other lace projects such as shawls. The crochet bind off … Continue reading →

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Binding Off to Enhance a Wavy Edge

Posted on April 29, 2013 by jackiees

In Words about Completing the Mini Flag, I promised I would talk more about a special bind off technique that retains a look-alike waviness along the bound off edge of natural bias stitch patterns that is similar to the cast … Continue reading →

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Words about Completing the Mini Flag

Posted on April 29, 2013 by jackiees

Behind the Design Scene of the Mini Lace and Beaded Flag To wrap up April’s KAL, I want to mention a few finishing touches about completing the little U.S. flag. An SSK and K2TOG Decrease in the Last Row The … Continue reading →

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Tips for Stringing Tiny Loose Beads

Posted on April 24, 2013 by jackiees

There are specialty beading needles available for stringing tiny loose beads 10/0 (approx 2 mm) and smaller. Twisted wire and split eye are popular ones. But frankly, I usually just use the low-tech alternative of a small sewing needle with … Continue reading →

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