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April 26, 2013 · 7:29 am

Friday Work in Progress!

I had a lovely day yesterday, especially at Jessica Knits in Scottsdale. It was nice just to go in and visit a bit, check out all the latest yarns, get ideas and of course bring home a few new lovelies! I really was excited to see hard copy patterns for two of my favorite designers, Romi Hill and Stephen West. Needless to say, three patterns found their way into my shopping bag!

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I picked up two skeins of Rowan Fine Lace at Jessica Knits and a skein of Rowan Kidsilk Haze at Bonnie’s Yarn Crafts in Carefree. These lovely skeins will be turning into scarves!

After visiting Jessica Knits and seeing the knitted sample of Cheyenne, I decided it was time to cast on this project, as summer is just around the corner and it will be perfect to wear in Phoenix!

In my basket is 9 skeins of Rowan Savannah in the color of Arizona. This is a very textured yarn and it is really showing the stitch definition of this pattern. As far as the design, this is going to be super quick and easy. The body is knitted in two pieces, side to side, with the ribbing and yoke then added at each edge of the lace portion. After reading the pattern, it could be adapted to knitting in the round. As many of you know, I do not care for seaming, but this really won’t be that bad.

I also made decent progress on my Angel and Pearls beaded scarf last night. I’ve finished the first chart and getting ready to start the main portion of the design. This is quite a challenge for me, but oh my do I love the result!

My vacation time is drawing to a close and to celebrate, my hubby took the day off to be with me today. We are heading off for breakfast, then a movie, so not too much time to knit this morning. It’s going to be quite a gorgeous day here today, and I hope it’s gorgeous where you are too!

Make it a beautiful day!

Until next time, happy knitting, crocheting, spinning and crafting!

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Tagged as beads, knitting, rowan corner, rowan fine lace, rowan kidsilk haze, savannah yarn

May 22, 2012 · 6:26 am

Progress report and lovely beads!

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!

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May 12, 2012 · 4:46 am

Knitting with beads, a new adventure!

Recently my friend Bonny told me that she was taking a Craftsy.com class learning to knit with beads and that she just finished making a beaded cuff. I love beads and I love how they fit into crafts, especially with knitting.

Since one of my goals is to knit a few more shawls this year, I decided to enroll in Laura Nelkins Craftsy class , Knitting with Beads, the same online class as Bonny. Like all the Craftsy classes, you can start and go at your own pace, which I love!

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A Note from Laura Nelkin, Instructor of Knitting with Beads

Beads add texture and surface interest to your knitwear, making this class perfect for anyone looking to add some sparkle to their knits. In addition to my exclusive patterns for a dynamic cuff and two multi-sized shawls in both lace-weight and fingering-weight yarn, my online class, Knitting with Beads, shares with you the techniques you will need to incorporate beads into any of your projects. With these new skills, you will become the independent knitter you’ve always wanted to be. Join me in this class, get my patterns, and enjoy a whole new level of knitting!

Last year I attempted beads in a hand-spun shawl and I really love how it turned out but haven’t done anything since. I knitted Multnomah by Kate Ray and added beads on the right side row with 181 stitches before the increases. So, I did this: k5, k1 w/bead and repeated up to 2 stitches before marker. I then repeated this step on the 2nd half and loved it! To me, beads just make your shawl shine and by adding a special touch, it becomes very unique.

You can find out more about this project on my Ravelry project page and on my project page with Craftsy!

My Sea Colored Multnomah

I’m very excited about this class and think it will hone my skills not only in using beads, but in knitting shawls. Do you enjoy knitting with beads? If so, what projects have you made incorporating beads?

If you love learning new crafts and more, be sure to check out Craftsy other classes to!