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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.

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    French Knitter Jewelry Making Saga

    Welcome to a whole month of French Knitter Jewelry creation!  Every week we will be featuring new ideas to help you make successful jewelry using simple methods, tricks, and materials. We’re excited to share our creations so, let’s get started!! This week we used Nylon Monofilament or some call it ‘fishing line’ with the French Knitter.  We like nylon because it’s made from a single fiber of plastic so they are pliable plus they come in a variety of thicknesses and colors.  Nylon also makes stringing beads easy because of…