Sometimes it is gratifying to just make something, put it on and love it. This happened to me last weekend at the Birkie. On Friday evening, I started and finished this cute little bracelet:
DMC Perle Coton #8 and Size 11 Seed Beads
I wish I had better pictures! The pattern is Lucy Neatby’s Diamond Beaded Bracelet 751 (? – don’t ask me what the “751” means!). I need to thank Shelley H. for telling me about this pattern! 🙂
As my first attempt with the pattern, I wasn’t sure about sizing so I ended up making mine a little too big. Instead of ripping back, I sewed the thing together. I slip it over my hand to wear it, which has worked fine thus far. I will be making more of these and will adjust the size to fit using the button. I have tons of perle coton and beads to choose from.
What a great intro to teeny beaded knitting – lots of bang for the buck!!
PS to Robin — the Sweater Vase was purchased from Crate and Barrel. I saw them in Vogue Knitting and the hunt was on!! Unfortunately, I bought it in early 2012 right after the 2011 holiday season. I do not believe they are still available. 🙁
Crate and Barrel 2011
Lovely bracelet! I LOVE the vase too! Will you share where you found it?
Comment by Robin — March 1, 2013 @ 11:29 am
Dang! Maybe we knitters can lobby Crate&Barrel until they order up more of those vases!
Comment by stashdragon — March 1, 2013 @ 3:02 pm
Fabulous bracelet!
Comment by Alicia — March 1, 2013 @ 8:12 pm
That vase is really spectacular — and so is the bracelet!
Comment by Kym — March 2, 2013 @ 5:36 pm
No thanks necessary. I love mine. Now I want to make more. They are very quick and easy to make.
Comment by Shelley Hermanson — March 4, 2013 @ 12:06 pm
bet someone could make those vases — or knit sweaters for vases shaped that way.
Comment by Janetcc — March 5, 2013 @ 6:51 pm