Stitch Markers Needed
I am all for low-tech knitting, using materials you have on hand to getting things done. So, knotting up little yarn loops from my vast stash of snipped off ends from weaving in tails to serve as stitch markers is … Continued
Bead Knitting Hatband
My workshop teaching date (Thursday, June 7, 2012) for “Knitting with Beads” at this year’s Estes Park Wool Market is coming closer and closer. The handouts are done and I am sorting out what beads and samples I should bring … Continued
Beaded Family Wrist Warmers
I am busily getting ready for my full day “Knitting with Beads” workshop that I will be teaching this year at the Estes Park Wool Market on Thursday, June 7, 2012. I am really excited about this opportunity to share … Continued
Designer’s Challenge: 1st Place for Beaded Peacock Socks
Whoohoo! Thank you all for voting for my first time ever toe-up Beaded Peacock Socks over on the March Designer’s Challenge thread! 1st Place Winner in the March Designer’s Challenge on Raverly They’ve placed first and even though it has … Continued
Designer’s Challenge: Beaded Peacock Socks (Part 3)
After another round of additional swatching (see Part 2) to decide on the kind of beads to use and bead placement, I must have knit about 5 socks worth by now – but have only two 1/2 socks to show … Continued
Valentine’s Earrings
Happy Valentine’s Day to all! How could I let Valentine’s Day pass without a craft project?! After doing lots of work for others over these past couple of weeks, it was time to spend an itsy bitsy time on me. … Continued
Beadstar Finalist!
I was so excited to find one of my necklace submissions for the Beadstar stringing contest selected as one of the 20 finalists in the “Designs with Heart” section: It’s the lucky #13! “Ribbon Heart” – Designs with Heart You … Continued
"Circle the Pearl" Necklace
This morning I woke up with an idea for a pearl necklace that would break the traditional strung pearl look a little bit. It’s more modern twist on the strand of pearls. – And I had to try it out … Continued