This past weekend I made quite a bit of progress on my Vodka Lemonade. It was the perfect project to take with me on a road trip hubby and I took on Saturday and I was so happy with how much I got done in a day. I have about 18 more rows to go before I separate the sleeves, but it’s taking shape and I love not only the pattern but the MadTosh that I’m using for this project.
Compared to the others in the KAL in the MadelineTosh Group, I’m way behind but that’s ok, I’m knitting at my pace and was told not too long ago that “knitting is not a race”, and I so agree!
As I mentioned in an early post, I’m taking Laura Nelkin’s online Craftsy Class, Knitting with Beads. I loved it when she mentioned that our bead stash would grow like our yarn stash, and she’s right!
As I go through Laura’s class, I am already planning projects to incorporate beads and recently purchased two tubes of Miyuki Beads size 6 online from a great Etsy shop, Edwards Jewelry Supply. This shop has a lovely collection of Miyuki beads in a wide array of colors.
I chose a tube in Metallic Matte Silver Gray to go with my stash of Zen Yarn Garden Serenity Silk in colorway Silver Moon and a tube in a Teal mix to go with my stash of Malabrigo Sock Yarn in colorway Indiecita.
I haven’t quite decided on what pattern I will be using or if I’m knitting both as shawls, or one shawl and one scarf. I do know that I love how beads look on knitted pieces and think I have found yet another technique to enhance my knitting.
Until next time, happy knitting, crocheting, spinning and crafting!
I love that malabrigo colorway.
So do I … it really has a love mix of colors
I hope your beadwork will show up in your knitted project. I too found nice beads for a shawl I had done. Unfortunately, I selected beads that closely matched the color of the yarn and should have picked something with a high contrast instead. You have selected the most beautiful yarns. Looks like you are going to have a great time knitting for sure!
Thank you Tonya ~ I do too but I do plan to do a swatch before I get too carried away
The yarns are divine! They are going to look amazing knit up with the beads.
Lovely new yarns you’ve got Tina! I shall look forward to seeing your knit/bead project. And every time I see your Vodka Lemonade, makes me want to start MINE! But I’ve already got a sweater WIP that’s been 2 yrs. and counting on my needles. Sigh. I need some help.
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Ahh… thanks! I wish I could help you finish your WIP so you can start a Vodka Lemonade … it’s a fun knit and you truly would love it.