I have become obsessed with beads!
A little while ago I made a Book thong for a little thank
you gift, I enjoyed it so much that I thought I would make a bunch and have
them for little gifts at Christmas. However, I needed to find beads with the right size
hole to fit a chain of crochet through.
So, I have been haunting our local charity shops. I got lucky last Friday and found three chunky
necklaces that just perfect for the job.
The pattern can be found here via my project page on Ravelry or directly via
the Interweave website here for those of you not on Ravelry.
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| Already in use! |
I am also looking out for a pattern using beads for a bag,
but, I think I will wing it, so watch this space.
The only other crafting I have done this week is a start
on a doily. I am hosting an August Doily Cal for in a group I belong to - OurHappy Cal Place.
I love Grace Fearon’s doilies as they are so textured and contemporary looking. This one is called Mable. Or on her website it is free.
This is the finest doily I have made! I don’t know the
size of thread as it was an op shop find with the label gone. But it has a lovely sheen and is well twisted
so there is no splitting. I am up to round 20 and it is only 5 inches across. I must say that the clover hooks make it much
easier to do fine work.
This will be finished tomorrow as there are only 4 more rounds.
My goal is to make a doily a week for August,so I am on target.
Well really that’s it for this week I never even picked
up my crochet blankets or knitting last week. Been outside in the garden, it is
almost in ship shape order, just have to prune two apple trees and will be
done. The weather forecast for the next
week seems to have a lot of rain so I guess there will be more crochet and
knitting completed.
This is a YOP post and to see what other yoppers are
doing go here.
(If any non Ravelry members are reading this YOP is a group on Ravelry for bloggers to share their posts on yarn related crafts. YOP = Year of Projects and runs from july to June.)
Love the book thong, such a lovely gift idea.
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteOooh... I see some pretty beads in that mix! Be sure to check out my book thongs I made this weekend, too, Sharon. They are truly addicting to make, aren't they? I love the doily! It looks complicated, but I wonder if it is. I'm thinking of trying it after I finish the simpler one I'm making this week.
ReplyDeleteThank you Becki, I have seen your thongs and they are lovely, your doily too. The Mable doily is not as difficult as it looks and quite quick to do.
DeleteYes beading can be addictive ! Your book thongs look great. And your doiley looks amazing, LoVe it & adore the soft colour. Good luck with your doiley a week project.
ReplyDeleteThe book thongs are a great idea and I find them so handy for books. I love how your doily is looking too.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beautiful doily! Very 3D!
ReplyDeleteLove the book thong! Another great idea for my Advent gifts. Thank you! They are so pretty with the different beads. I love the doily....beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the book thong. At first read I thought it was a misprint - lol - but now I get it. Your bead collections is a thing of beauty. Can't wait to see the bag you make with some of them.
ReplyDeleteLove your book thongs, great ideas for gifts. And the doily is delightful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link to the book thongs! I'm going to have to give that one a try. Good choice, spending time in the garden when you can. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the book thongs, they look great!
ReplyDeleteAnd the doily is so pretty. :)