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Watch Us Wednesday – Wonder Knitter Video
Today we have a video demonstration of our Wonder Knitter to share with you. The video is a few years old, but it definitely hits all the high notes of how the tool works. The main difference between the Wonder Knitter and French Knitter is that the head of the Wonder Knitter turns and the knitter is a bit larger in size, so it’s easier for those just learning to knit.
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Friday Finds – Beaded Jewelry
We hope you’ve enjoyed the posts this week featuring our French Knitter. Many of you have shared with us how you first learned french knitting using a spool with finishing nails, and you can still make i-cords this way. Our French Knitter has taken that craft to a new level by incorporating three interchangeable heads allowing you to incorporate different sized beads into your designs. It’s so easy and fun to create custom jewelry pieces this way. Here’s a few finds to further inspire your beaded jewelry making. Making Jewelry…
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Watch Us Wednesday – French Knitter Jewelry
We recently created a new video showing all the information you need to begin creating beaded jewelry using our French Knitter. Carol Porter shows you how to cast on, cast off, and work beads into your design. You won’t want to miss seeing her beautiful jewelry creations in the video. She’s worked with everything from monofilament to leather for a wide variety of lovely designs.
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Make It Monday – Beaded Jewelry
Did you know you can make beaded jewelry with the French Knitter? If you take a little extra time to string beads onto your thread before you start, it’s easy to work them into your design as you go along. An Embroidery Stitching Tool Needle Threader makes the process quick and easy. Download our inspiration sheet for more detailed instructions. You can create many variations of this project by changing the fibers and beads you choose for your design. Have you ever created jewelry with a french knitter?
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Friday Finds – Easter Baskets
Easter morning is right around the corner. and we found a few last minute basket fillers to share with you. Take a look around your crafty stash for the supplies you need to make a special surprise to tuck in with the chocolate bunnies. Pom-Pom Hair Ties from Maggie Pom-Pom Hair Clips from Alison Pom-Pom Chicks from Fiona French Knitter Jewelry from Terry The basket itself can be custom made using our Basket Frames as shown the photo up above. If you’re out of time to create a new project for…
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Holiday French Knitter Ornaments
Ornaments by Terry Ricioli General Information & Supplies: All ornaments use Method A from the package instructions 4-peg Head 18 gauge plastic-covered craft wire Wire Cutters Tapestry Needle Clear Thread for hanging Note: For easy bead stringing on the cord; wrap end with clear tape.
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Back in my Sewing Room!
Seems like a long time since I’ve been in my sewing room! I was away May 16-21 in Kansas City MO. for Spring Quilt Market. Market is always a highlight for me as I love to see what’s happening and see friends I’ve known for years. Clover presented new items: Those fun three-sided boxes called Clam Shells. Oh what fun I’ve had making these. Please see The Clover Blog for a full lesson on how to make them. Clover sells the insert and the rest is up to you. Fran…
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Playful Embellishments
On the market today are a myriad of artful pendants that are just waiting to be added to your French Knitted Necklaces. We have had a wonderful time embellishing our French Knitter creations and are continuing to think of new ideas.
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Two Different Fibers In One Fabulous Look
This week we want to show you some advance techniques just to get those creative juices flowing…possibilities abound! Those who have seen this Pink and Gray Necklace and Bracelet set at some of our shows have picked it out as a favorite.
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French Knitter Using Yarns and Other Fibers
Okay so Monofilament has a mind of its own, but we so absolutely love the “floating” look of the beads! We can’t get enough of this look. This week we are going to step back and suggest using yarn, embroidery floss and crochet thread. Yarn is, of course, one of the first fibers used with the wooden/nail spool knitters of childhood….but let’s take another look at the fibers available today.