beading...first try

i bought a couple things to try beading this weekend.

i thought it went well, although, holy carp, my eyes were crossed by the time i just did this little bit. poor old eyes! i need brighter light and (sigh) magnification. i need to keep my eye out for a silkier thread. royale brand cotton is a bit less than jewelry-worthy, imho.

ETA: aha! this looks promising.

youtube link to adding beads to crochet to make a rope.

also, i finally came up with a halfway decent idea for my HPKCHC. now, to get MOVING!

snagged a half-price book

you know, as much as i love the process of crochet, as often as not, crochet produces what i would consider sad results. i have tried to outrun that reality by turning to amigurumi or hiding the crochet stitches in more complicated combos like the scallop, but then i found a felted crochet book and my little snakey-heart leaped!

felting ERASES crochet sadness by blurring it into chenille. this book had simple projects that looked so soft and velvety, so fuzzy and simple, i ran out and bought some nice new wool and started a sample square last night. :D

so, put felting on the list along with the beading thing.

FACT: i need more knit-lunches per week!

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oh, btw...enjoy this.

i need this skill!

i didn't make this...but i like this necklace.
i think i might need to try some bead crochet...and soon!

i am back to working on this scarf.