The 4mm beads are clear with a finish that looks like a soap bubble. I think they will look lovely in a sunny window.
Over the past few days I have found a little time to work in each of my current areas of interest. I've been knitting (2 different projects), combing wool, spinning and weaving. Life is JOYful!
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"It's much prettier than it appears in the photo."
Wow... that's quite a feat, as my first reaction when seeing the picture was exclaiming how pretty it was.
can't wait to see it fnished in the window!
It's very pretty, I love the pattern.
the soap-bubble coloration is called iridescent or opalescent. either way it's gorgeous! and so is that curtain. i'm suitably awed, once again.
*bows & scrapes*
we are not worthy!
we are not worthy!
Wow Marlene. You're on fire. Great stuff.
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That is lovely! Are you designing it yourself? How big will it be??
Not completely, Caroline. I am modifying Sivia Harding's Diamond Fantasy Shawl pattern to become a lace curtain/valance for my small bathroom window. The window has frosted glass so privacy is not an issue, but the window needs dressing up.
What I have in mind is three "scallops", or one central scallop with a swag on either side, none of which will be the full length of the window. As you can see, I haven't got all the details worked out yet. I will deal with the specifics as I come to them. Stay tuned!
Your 'curtain' is lovely! I'd like to ask you about the beading. I'll be starting the DFS in Knitpicks Shine Sport, which is cotton/modal. I'd also like to use some beads. Here's my question: is it easy to figure out when/where to place the beads? I'm hoping to put them on the points.
Mary
What a great idea! I'm just finishing up my FDS (I-cord left to do) and I can really see the pattern as a pretty curtain.
If you only want them on the points, Mary, slip one on at the beginning of the row before you do the "bind off 5 stitches". Don't knit the beaded stitch, just slip it and continue as you normally would with a bind off.
For the center point I found putting a bead on the center stitch of the 3 cast on stitches works well.
That is just beautiful! You keep coming up with the most special projects. and...Happy Easter to you and yours Marlene!
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