What's new & what's going on

New and exciting, special offers and more. From my heart to yours, the latest happenings at HeartStrings. New patterns, fun activities and more to add to your knitting delight. You can also keep in touch on Facebook, on Twitter, at the HeartStrings Fan Group on Ravelry, and at the Jackie E-S blog.

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New Listings

	Austrian Lace Stirrup Leg Warmers Pattern #A29. These dressy over-the-calf stirrup leg warmers (otherwise known around here at the HeartStrings studio as Sock-Not Leggings) omit the bulk of a complete sock since there is no heel or toe. More ...
	Beaded Stress Ball Pattern #H18. Squish and roll this beaded ball around in your hands to provide relaxation and quick relief to stress, aching or stiff finger joints. Tiny pressure points of beads have a meditative quality. More ...
	Red Hots Anklets Pattern #S36. Red Hots Anklets are named after the small nuggets of the popular cinnamon-flavored candy. The pattern stitch incorporates wrapped stitches to simulate the candy nuggets. More ...
	Dragonfly Dreams Scarf Pattern #H79. Dragonflies symbolize the illusion of light, thoughts and dreams in this knitted interpretation featuring lace, beads and Estonian gathered stitches. The masterpiece of dreamy reflection of light and shadow is knitted from end to end in one piece using two beading methods. More ...
	Terzetto Lace Mitts Pattern #H69. Envision these fingerless gloves in the perfect setting of an afternoon tea on the lawn, or just gracing the hands of the mistress of the manor as she makes her rounds of the mansion grounds. More ...
	Bitty Beady Christmas Tree Pattern #H80. Bead "ornaments" peek in and out of the trellis lace branches on this tiny Christmas tree. The branch tips are formed with serrated edging, giving a realistic look. More ...
	Moose Lace Afghan Pattern #N37. This attractive, practical afghan is an example of "moose lace", i.e. lace knitted in a heavier yarn than usual. The lace makes this afghan lighter in weight for its size, yet pleasingly warm and snuggly. More ...
	Lace Cross Pattern #A98. This ornate Lace Cross is knitted using an interesting seamless construction. It can be used as a bookmark, communion gift, or mounted and framed. Makes a friendship gift, too. Let someone know you care. More ...

New for September

H85 Rock Star Choker

S32 Pulled Salt Water Taffy Socks

H182 V-Start Neck Kerchief

New for June

H82 V-Start Triangle Lace Shawl

A107 Reversible Eyelet Cables Stole

A178 Times Two Sideways Reversible Scarf

A43U Johnny Socks

S31 Fleur de Lace Socks

New for May

H77 Buds in the Breeze Stole

H81 A Touch of Beaded Class

H83 Peek-a-Bead Scarf

The latest musings and life from the pages of the Jackie E-S blog

Sneak Peeks

Coming soon. New pattern designs for

• #H08 Beaded Fringe Necklace
• #H65 Beaded Filet Knit Stole

I've got another sock pattern in the queue to be re-published sometime during early 2012 with sample models made in Tilli Tomas Artisan Sock yarn. There will be new photography and updated layout with both charts and line-by-line written stitch instructions.

• #A38 Country Girl Socks (lace socks for the country girl at heart)

New Tutorials

This section will showcase the newest published tutorials. Video tutorials coming soon! Meantime you can check out the Tips to Tutorials available now.