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NEW! Mary Ann’s Cashmere & Pearls Lace Scarf - this elegant beaded lace scarf was inspired by a generous gift of cashmere yarn - and what better to complement cashmere than pearls? The scarf is knit from one end to the other with no grafting or provisional cast on necessary. Instructions are included for placing beads in knitting and making tassels from yarn or beads. Shown at left, the scarf in Kid Seta by Madil, a lace-weight mohair/silk yarn. The pattern requires just one ball of yarn. $7.50 |
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Shetland Garden Faroese Shawl
- This top-down Faroese shawl features a lacy garden
of delights: marguerite daisies, Shetland ferns and Shetland leaves
fall gracefully over the shoulders, while rose trellises adorn the
bottom border. It is designed for fingering or lace weight yarn
and takes 1100 yards of yarn as designed. Pattern includes charts
and instructions. |
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Egyptian Beaded Collar - this regal accessory will make you feel like Nefertiti! A drapey, fluid, easy-to-wear neckpiece that shimmers like the sun. Beading is easy and fun, with no need for pre-stringing. Instruction sheet with explanation of beading technique is included. $7.00 |
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Egyptian Beaded Wristlets and Rings - sparkling knitted rings and wristlets in two sizes for children and adults. Beading is easy and fun, with no need for pre-stringing. Instruction sheet with explanation of beading technique is included. $7.00 |
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Wings of Song Beaded Scarf - a dramatic accessory that makes any outfit special. Beading on scarf edges and center neck section is easy and fun, with no need for pre-stringing. Instruction sheet with explanation of two methods of placing beads in your work without prestringing. $7.00 |
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Spiral Beaded Neckpieces - four variations of one eye-stopping, unique design, all featuring spiral beaded I-cord. Beading is easy and fun, with no need for pre-stringing. Included in the pattern are full color pictures and an instruction sheet explaining two methods of placing beads in knitted fabric without pre-stringing them on the yarn. . $10.00 |
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Waves in the Square
Shawl - a uniquely shaped shawl with raglan lines and a wonderful
‘hug’ of a fit, featuring the lovely ‘Print o’ the Wave’ pattern.
Printed pattern includes charts and line-by-line instructions. The Waves in the Square Shawl is designed for fingering or sport weight yarn and takes 1100 yards of yarn as designed. However, it can easily be adapted to finer laceweight by adding more repeats of the pattern (and slightly more yarn, of course). This pattern fits any size or shape person! Dimensions: 22-1/2" long, 47" wide between corners in back. $7.50 |
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Diamond Fantasy Scarf or Shawl - a tip-to-top triangle shawl of beautiful mesh lace with a border that is knitted on as you go. Printed pattern includes charts and line-by-line instructions. The Diamond Fantasy Shawl is designed for fingering or sport weight yarn and takes 350 yards of yarn for the scarf (shown) and 750 yards for the shawl. It could be knitted in a finer laceweight yarn which may require extra repeats of the pattern (and slightly more yarn, of course). Dimensions: 50" wide at top, 22" from top to tip (scarf) 78" wide at top, 34" from top to tip (shawl). $7.50 |
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Gothic Leaf Stole - a rectangular shawl featuring a graceful leaf lace pattern that is knitted from both ends and joined in the center. Printed pattern includes charts and line-by-line instructions. The Gothic Leaf Stole is designed for fingering or sport weight yarn and takes 1000 yards of yarn as designed. It could be adapted for different weights of yarn by adding or subtracting repeats of the pattern across and down the fabric of the stole. Dimensions: 23" wide, 73" long. $5.00 |
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Victorian Shoulderette - a charming shoulder warmer featuring faroese shaping and a band of original lace at the shoulder. Border is knitted side to side. Printed pattern includes charts and line-by-line instructions. This shoulderette is designed for fingering or sport weight yarn and takes 250 yards of yarn to knit as designed. Sample garment was knit in Icelandic 1-ply lace yarn. Dimensions: 41" diameter at outer border, 9" long at center back, 10-1/2" long at center points. $5.00 |
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Follow the Leader’ Faroese Shawl
- a larger version of the shoulderette, with center panel of graduated
lace motifs and bands of lace at shoulder and bottom edge. Features
the superb fit of a faroese shawl with the ease of garter stitch
and a bit of lace. Printed pattern includes charts and line-by-line
instructions. This Faroese Shawl is designed for fingering or sport
weight yarn and takes 1000 yards of yarn to knit as designed. |