Our lesson today was using beads in knitting. There are various techniques, but the most secure one consists of stringing the required number of beads on the yarn, using a needle or a needle & thread, then moving the beads into the stitches as they are required to knit the pattern. Some of us found there was a rather large hole behind the bead and it could slip through. We are experimenting with slipping the stitch before the bead, then knitting into the back of the one behind it, or with purling that stitch, etc.
I think the consensus is that it is good to know how, but it may be easier to just embroider them onto the finished garment. Having said that, Natasha's effort has worked out the best so far - I MUST remember to take my camera next week.
Natasha may or may not be with us next week - she's ready to 'pop' anytime soon - her due date is in 2 weeks, but as it's her third, we all know that means it could be very soon. We welcome back to Barbara Cotton after her sad time in Australia.
Sales of items in the exhibition are going well - anyone want to knit more little sock-wool birds - all 6 of Elaine's have sold!
Remember - Saturday is our Knitting in Public day - we are attending the Estuary Arts Centre from 9am to 4pm - anyone is welcome to join us. If you can't, just take your knitting to wherever you are and knit there! Worldwide Knitting In Public week started last Monday and finishes on Sunday!
KIP 2012
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Irish Hiking Scarf
Seagardens Aotearoa
Large Seagardens Aotearoa piece
FOR THE EXHIBITION
Edith's veges
Detail of Gillian's seascape
Christine's stilt
Sally's work
Edith's toadstools
Well done Christine!
Kaywin and Jan's bunting
Scarecrow
Jennie's roses
Elaine's birds made with sock wool
Gillian's monster flower
more fruit from Sally
Sally's veges
Gillian's starfish -back
Edith's fish
Sally's dolphin
Sian's flower
Gillian's paua
Robyn's sunset-inspired piece
Jennie's hats
Barbara T's crochet
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