I’ve finally finished my Blue Lafitte with Beads! This shawl turned out great and I’m quite happy with it – although I will say there could be more beads. There are a lot of beads on the Lafitte Shawl. But after blocking it I think more could be added on the last two charts –…
For the uninitiated lace knitter, or non-knitter, who looks at one of my finished shawl projects the first question is often, “What size needle did you use?” or “You must have used tiny needles for that!” The airy and delicate look comes from skinny yarn and a not-so-skinny needle, usually for lace I choose a…
UPDATE! In July 2012 we added a Beading Lace Tutorial Video to our website. Be sure to watch this video for the newer method I use to add beads to lace knitting! Denise Per Request! Here are a few close up shots of beading with the dental threader. Notice the end of the stem is…
I never thought those long, painful, humiliating hours in the dentist’s chair getting bridge work done would have impact on my knitting. But… let me show you the best tool for adding beads to lace weight yarn. Yeah really! First load the straight end with beads (I’m using 8mm beads on the MD Shawl), then…