Stylish beaded napkin rings

Posted on 22nd December 2014 by Doug

Threading loads of beads onto yarn for a beaded project is not my idea of fun, so “Beading Beautiful” is another of my patterns that use the crochet hook technique.

With a lovely dark yarn and contrasting shiny beads make contemporary stylish looking napkin rings, perfect for your festive table.

If you are not familiar with this beading technique there are some fantastic resources out there to get you started. Laura Nelkin has a fantastic Craftsy course that teaches many ways to add beads to your knitting, even some that use dental floss! I warn you though, if you enrol in this Craftsy class you will spend so much time looking for more and more projects you can add beads to, totally addictive!

As always I would love to see your finished projects on my Facebook page

You can download Issue 87 of Let’s Knit Magazine here.

Christmas Glamour Knitting Patterns has a new sugar loaded colour palette

Posted on 23rd November 2014 by Jane

Everybody likes a sweetie or seven at Christmas, don’t they?

This year I decided that I would rework my Christmas Glamour patterns range in a sugar loaded colour palette. I have chosen to use the gorgeous 4ply merino yarn from Wendy.

knitted christmas decorations jane burns candy

If you would like to make some of these cute Christmas treats, you will need a ball of each of the following yarns:

Wendy Merino 4ply Seapray shade 2380
Wendy Merino 4ply Birch shade 2365
Peter Pan 4ply Sugar Plum shade 909

The patterns are available via my shop or on Ravelry,

striped mini beanie knitted hat pattern jane burns

snowflake mini knitted sweater pattern jane burns christmas

snowflake mini hat pattern knitted jane burns

mini mittens knitted christmas tree decoration jane burns

striped mini tree decoration sweater knitted jane burns

striped mini christmas sweater knitted pattern jane burns

Christmas decoration jane burns knitted beanie

This is really a great stash busting project, each piece only uses approx. 10g of yarn. I would love to see your finished projects.

Want to learn to bead your knitting with a crochet hook? Let me teach you how

Posted on 7th February 2014 by Jane

The Spring Knitting & Stitching Show, 13th – 16th March 2014

I am teaching as part of the Prima Make & Take Workshops at Olympia in March. I have been itching to share the details with you, I am teaching two classes and I am so excited! It will be great to get to meet you and get you all beading with a crochet hook. The first class is;

Knit a Beaded Bracelet using a Crochet Hook – Class code 60

Friday 14th March 2.15-3.15

All of my designs use this method of beading, I can’t recommend taking the time to learn this technique enough! So if you would like to learn how to apply beads to your knitting without painstakingly threading hundreds of beads onto your yarn first, this is the class for you.

During the class you will knit a cute beaded bracelet, whilst learning how to apply beads using a crochet hook as you knit. We will look at the difference between pre-stringing beads and using a crochet hook and discuss benefits. I promise you will have a fun time learning a new skill, I can’t promise you won’t become addicted to applying beads to your knitted projects.

The kit is sponsored by Patons and Debbie Abrahams Beads. Debbie’s beads are just divine, you are in for a real treat!

The class costs just £10 and includes the kit.

Hooks and needles are available to borrow, if you would like to bring your own you will need two double pointed needles size 2.5mm and a crochet hook size 0.75mm.

To enjoy this class you will need to be able to knit and purl.

You can book your place online or call 0844 848 0159 (the website is a little confusing and I would highly recommend phoning to book your tickets. Also note that the £10 class fee does not include your entry ticket to the venue).