Hankering for Yarn

February 13th, 2008

Hearts for Valentine’s Day - links

Need a quick and easy Valentine gift?
Here are a few yarnie ways of showing your love!

Here’s a heap of hearts for you to make up quickly and easily!
1] Embellish existing garments, fashion accessories or home decor stuff with   spool knitted Celtic Interlaces
2] How about a free hanging                                             Celtic Interlace Valentine heart?

3] How about a […]

By Noreen -- 2 comments

February 9th, 2008

Wooden Valentines

Earlier in the week, I had some diagnostic tests done, and you know how medical stuff is: It makes you feel vulnerable and fragile….
 
It also made me feel VERY grateful for the good stuff I have in my life…. loving husband, wonderful family, dear friends, work I love….. yes!
 
So, when I was rummaging around in […]

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February 5th, 2008

Random acts of Spool knitted kindness - celtic interlace heart - 4

Today, Zann sent me a note, saying that she has made a Celtic Interlace Spool knitted heart for her knitting in public group.
I LOVE   L O V E   love  this idea!
I have a plan!
I am going to make up a heap of  Spool knitted Celtic Interlace hearts, and leave them in public places….

Spool […]

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February 4th, 2008

Spool knitted Celtic Interlace Valentine Heart - all the links

One of the holiday traditions at our house is that I design and make a spool knitted Valentine.
This year’s Valentine heart is a Celtic Interlace Heart.
 
 
Here are the links for the tutorial for making
The Spool knitted Celtic Interlace Valentine Heart
by Noreen Crone-Findlay (c)
 
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Spool knitted random acts of kindness
 

And […]

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February 4th, 2008

Spool knitted Celtic Interlace Valentine Heart -1

I’ve been mulling over what I should design as a special Valentine project.
I woke up this morning knowing what to do!
I dreamt up a Spool knitted Celtic Interlace Valentine heart!

Here’s how to do it:
Put on some safety glasses.
Cut a piece of  16 or 18 gauge wire (I used soft Iron wire) that is 27 inches […]

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February 4th, 2008

Spool Knitted Celtic Interlace Valentine Heart- 2

In the first part of the Celtic Interlace Valentine Heart tutorial, I covered the wire with spool knitting…..
Here’s how wrap and secure the ends of the spool knitting covered wire:

Lay a darning needle along the end of the covered wire, with the point towards the end.

Wrap the yarn end around the end of […]

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February 4th, 2008

Spool knitted Celtic Interlace Valentine Heart-3

Here is the pattern that I drew for the Celtic Interlace Valentine Heart:

The heart is about 5 1/2 inches (14 cm) tall and about 4 1/2 inches (11.5 cm) wide.
Fold the wire in half and place on the heart pattern:

Pinch and fold the wire, following the lines:

Curl the ends up into shape and pop one […]

By Noreen -- 2 comments