Author: Chauntel Ensey

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Alina Shea Creations Update!!

September 6, 2013 by shaylamyst
September 6, 2013, a photo by shaylamyst on Flickr.

I L.O.V.E. ASC yarns & herbal remedies!!
Beautiful, long lasting dyes on some of the most awe inspiring bases I have ever worked with.
Small business run by a very talented lady!
You cannot go wrong purchasing from her shop, for yourself, for a friend, for a swap, for gifts!!
Head on over:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlinaSheaCreations

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Love of Color Swap 2013

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Love of Color Swap 2013, a set on Flickr.

I have had so much fun doing this swap!!
I received part of the final package, minus the Big Gift, today & it’s so freakin’ awesome!
A new spindle painted with a Lily from Yorkieslave (you can find her shop on Etsy), beautiful Smooshy Sheep yarn from Alina Shea Creations, also on Etsy, some whole bean coffee from Treecity Coffee along with a mug…love mugs!
Lush Lacquer!! Also on Etsy.
I am so, so, so spoiled!!
Thank you, Amanda, aka adoll127!!

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Guitar String Beader Tutorial

I am putting this a few places for easy reference…
Okay, so tonight I started a shawl with beads and I am using the guitar string method and I must say I think it’s brilliant.
Here, let me show you…
First I took a 6” piece of thin acoustic slinky guitar string that just so happened to be on my table next to me from Josh playing & adjusting his guitars the other night.
Second I bent one end about an inch up, all the way over 180 degrees.
Then I strung beads on the other still straight end. I was able to get about 90 8/0 beads on the wire.
Finally I took an eraser from a pencil and slid it as a stopper on the straight end. I did bend that end but now I am thinking I should have left it straight for taking off the eraser & reloading beads.

To use:

  • Once the beads are on, you knit to the stitch that needs the bead.
  • Hook the stitch with the bent crook of guitar string & remove from needle, move a bead up on to the 2 pieces of string and off on to the stitch. It’s much easier to move the bead than pull with the guitar string.
  • Put the stitch back on the left needle and knit the stitch.
  • Using the bent end of the guitar string, hang from your knitting so it’s right at hand.

VOILA!!!

Here is a photo collage to help.
Guitar String Beader Tutorial