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Handmade Hippie
I need sources for microwave safe dinnerware and food storage. Any sources would be great.?

Does anyone have sources for women’s clothing made on the mainland USA from mainland grown organic cotton that is not Hippy styled, not handmade art garments but reasonably priced casual work clothes
I would like sources for glass microwave safe dinnerware and food storage systems for residential use, any experiential advice would be most welcomed.

With over a 1000 stores and 5,000,000 products this site has almost everything.
for Microwave safe dishes.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=+microwave+safe%2C+dishes&x=0&y=0

For Organic women’s clothing,

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=+Organic+Apparel&x=0&y=0

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vintage SFRATELITA CALSOLARIRECNATI custom hand made italy boho hippie boots 7


vintage SFRATELITA CALSOLARIRECNATI custom hand made italy boho hippie boots 7


$639.99


VINTAGE AMIGOS HIPPIE FRINGE DEERSKIN LEATHER JACKET SZ XLARGE HAND MADE


VINTAGE AMIGOS HIPPIE FRINGE DEERSKIN LEATHER JACKET SZ XLARGE HAND MADE


$495.00


Vtg 60's-70's EAST WEST Handmade OSHWAKON Custom LEATHER HIPPIE BOHO Vest XS/S


Vtg 60’s-70’s EAST WEST Handmade OSHWAKON Custom LEATHER HIPPIE BOHO Vest XS/S


$400.00


hippie Fringe boots size 8 handmade smoked buckskin home tanned


hippie Fringe boots size 8 handmade smoked buckskin home tanned


$310.00


HAND MADE vintage 1960s HIPPIE LEATHER JACKET rare !


HAND MADE vintage 1960s HIPPIE LEATHER JACKET rare !


$275.00


Original Owner 60's Handmade HIPPIE Shoulder Bag Cowhide, Leather & Turquoise


Original Owner 60’s Handmade HIPPIE Shoulder Bag Cowhide, Leather & Turquoise


$248.88


WOMENS VTG HANDMADE SOFT LEATHER HIPPIE JACKET/SHIRT M


WOMENS VTG HANDMADE SOFT LEATHER HIPPIE JACKET/SHIRT M


$199.99


Leather Purse Fringed Bag Hobo Vintage Style Retro Woodstock Hippie Handmade


Leather Purse Fringed Bag Hobo Vintage Style Retro Woodstock Hippie Handmade


$199.95


WHOLESALE LOT 25 RASTA REGGAE HIPPIE BACKPACK~ SMALL SIZE ~ HANDMADE PERU ART


WHOLESALE LOT 25 RASTA REGGAE HIPPIE BACKPACK~ SMALL SIZE ~ HANDMADE PERU ART


$199.75


Designer Leather Handbag,Custom Handmade Purse Deerskin Bag Fringe Retro Hippie


Designer Leather Handbag,Custom Handmade Purse Deerskin Bag Fringe Retro Hippie


$189.95


Hand made Romanian peasant costume blouse  size M , NEW / boho / hippie -PINK


Hand made Romanian peasant costume blouse size M , NEW / boho / hippie -PINK


$149.00


Wholesale Lot 20 Mixed Hippie Hobo Sling Crossbody Bag Purse Zebra XL Handmade


Wholesale Lot 20 Mixed Hippie Hobo Sling Crossbody Bag Purse Zebra XL Handmade


$149.00


Vintage 70s Handmade Hippie WALLET Groovy Op Pop ART


Vintage 70s Handmade Hippie WALLET Groovy Op Pop ART


$169.99


VINTAGE, HIPPIE STYLE, HAND MADE EMBROIDERED, VELVET HOODED TUNIC, SIZE:S


VINTAGE, HIPPIE STYLE, HAND MADE EMBROIDERED, VELVET HOODED TUNIC, SIZE:S


$159.99


Designer Leather Handbag Custom Handmade Deerskin Bag Hippie Retro Artisan Purse


Designer Leather Handbag Custom Handmade Deerskin Bag Hippie Retro Artisan Purse


$149.95


Vintage Handmade Boho Hippie Dress Mexican? Hand Embroidered - Awesome!!!


Vintage Handmade Boho Hippie Dress Mexican? Hand Embroidered – Awesome!!!


$150.00


Leather Moccasins,Hippie-fringe Boots,Handmade,Custom4U


Leather Moccasins,Hippie-fringe Boots,Handmade,Custom4U


$149.99


Sexy Leather Bikini Deerskin Fringe Mermaid Swim Suit Hippie Handmade Custom USA


Sexy Leather Bikini Deerskin Fringe Mermaid Swim Suit Hippie Handmade Custom USA


$149.95


Vintage Handmade Groovy/MOD/Hippie Blue/Green Abstract Print Talon Zip Romper


Vintage Handmade Groovy/MOD/Hippie Blue/Green Abstract Print Talon Zip Romper


$149.99


Vintage Handmade 1960's Groovy/MOD/Hippie Chic Wool Checkered Shift/Jumper Dress


Vintage Handmade 1960’s Groovy/MOD/Hippie Chic Wool Checkered Shift/Jumper Dress


$149.99


Vintage Handmade 1960's Groovy/MOD/Hippie Chic Green Shift/Jumper Stretch Dress


Vintage Handmade 1960’s Groovy/MOD/Hippie Chic Green Shift/Jumper Stretch Dress


$149.99


Vintage Handmade 60's Groovy/MOD Hippie Wool Christmas Plaid Fringe Jumper Dress


Vintage Handmade 60’s Groovy/MOD Hippie Wool Christmas Plaid Fringe Jumper Dress


$149.99


VINTAGE UNKNOWN DEERSKIN HIPPIE VEST HAND MADE


VINTAGE UNKNOWN DEERSKIN HIPPIE VEST HAND MADE


$125.00


Designer Leather Vintage Style Purse Peace Sign Fringe Handmade Retro Hippie


Designer Leather Vintage Style Purse Peace Sign Fringe Handmade Retro Hippie


$129.95


BOHEMIAN~GENUINE LEATHER~HIPPIE~ FRINGE~HANDMADE WITH BEAD DETAIL~ SOFT


BOHEMIAN~GENUINE LEATHER~HIPPIE~ FRINGE~HANDMADE WITH BEAD DETAIL~ SOFT


$129.99


VINTAGE 70s COAT JACKET hand made art to wear PATCHWORK STRIPE BOHO HIPPY S/M


VINTAGE 70s COAT JACKET hand made art to wear PATCHWORK STRIPE BOHO HIPPY S/M


$129.95


HANDMADE/EMBROIDERED-HANDBAG-ETHNIC/BOHO/HIPPY/ROCK CHIC/LOVE-Free Post+Tracking


HANDMADE/EMBROIDERED-HANDBAG-ETHNIC/BOHO/HIPPY/ROCK CHIC/LOVE-Free Post+Tracking


$97.65


HANDMADE HANDBAG-ETHNIC/FRINGE/SILVER/HIPPY/ROCK CHIC/BOHO-Free Post+Tracking


HANDMADE HANDBAG-ETHNIC/FRINGE/SILVER/HIPPY/ROCK CHIC/BOHO-Free Post+Tracking


$97.65


MIYA-BLUE-HANDMADE/EMBROIDERED-HANDBAG/TOTE-ETHNIC/HIPPY-Free Post+Tracking-NEW


MIYA-BLUE-HANDMADE/EMBROIDERED-HANDBAG/TOTE-ETHNIC/HIPPY-Free Post+Tracking-NEW


$97.65


HANDMADE/EMBROIDERED-HANDBAG-ETHNIC/EXOTIC/LOTUS/PINK/SUEDE/HIPPY/ROCK CHIC


HANDMADE/EMBROIDERED-HANDBAG-ETHNIC/EXOTIC/LOTUS/PINK/SUEDE/HIPPY/ROCK CHIC


$97.65


VTG 60's Hand Made in Mexico Embroidered Top Medium BOHO Hippie


VTG 60’s Hand Made in Mexico Embroidered Top Medium BOHO Hippie


$125.00


Handmade Elk Horn Trading Company Leather Purse Unique Tan Messenger BOHO Hippie


Handmade Elk Horn Trading Company Leather Purse Unique Tan Messenger BOHO Hippie


$125.00


Wholesale Lot 12 mix Crossbody Sling Bag Purse Hippie Hobo Elephant Handmade New


Wholesale Lot 12 mix Crossbody Sling Bag Purse Hippie Hobo Elephant Handmade New


$103.99


Handmade 100% Real Leather Sling Hippie Tooled Shoulder Bag g242


Handmade 100% Real Leather Sling Hippie Tooled Shoulder Bag g242


$119.99


Handmade 100% Real Leather Sling Hippie Tooled Shoulder Bag g246


Handmade 100% Real Leather Sling Hippie Tooled Shoulder Bag g246


$119.99


Wholesale Lot 12 Mixed Hippie Hobo Sling Crossbody Bag Purse Zebra XL Handmade


Wholesale Lot 12 Mixed Hippie Hobo Sling Crossbody Bag Purse Zebra XL Handmade


$99.99


VTG HAND-MADE Plaid Cape/Poncho 60's/70's BOHO Fringe Trim HIPPIE S/M/L/XL


VTG HAND-MADE Plaid Cape/Poncho 60’s/70’s BOHO Fringe Trim HIPPIE S/M/L/XL


$112.50


Unique handmade sweater cardigan hippie fancy fashion  Knitted multi color S M L


Unique handmade sweater cardigan hippie fancy fashion Knitted multi color S M L


$99.00


6 or12 PAIR Handmade Hippie Mukluk Muckluck Slipper Sock leg wmer XS-XL ASSORTED


6 or12 PAIR Handmade Hippie Mukluk Muckluck Slipper Sock leg wmer XS-XL ASSORTED


$110.25


Sexy Leather Bikini Deerskin Fringe Harley Gear Hippie Handmade Custom in USA


Sexy Leather Bikini Deerskin Fringe Harley Gear Hippie Handmade Custom in USA


$99.95


Leather & Suede Handmade Hippie Vest Vintage 1960s Era Petite Multi Color Rare


Leather & Suede Handmade Hippie Vest Vintage 1960s Era Petite Multi Color Rare


$95.00


Vtg Handmade HAREM PANTS slouchy BOHO trend hemp hippie HIGH WAIST purple S M


Vtg Handmade HAREM PANTS slouchy BOHO trend hemp hippie HIGH WAIST purple S M


$98.00


Vtg HAND MADE Hippie BOHO Patchwork Color Fast BANDANA Long Full  Hostess SKIRT


Vtg HAND MADE Hippie BOHO Patchwork Color Fast BANDANA Long Full Hostess SKIRT


$99.95


Handmade Hippie Patchwork Batik Spinner Maxi Sundress Dress M-XL phatcatpatch


Handmade Hippie Patchwork Batik Spinner Maxi Sundress Dress M-XL phatcatpatch


$89.99


CUSTOM Hippie Vintage Long Maxi Dress HandMADE TO ORDER


CUSTOM Hippie Vintage Long Maxi Dress HandMADE TO ORDER


$85.00


CUSTOM Handmade OOAK LOVE Hippie Vintage Long PJ Maxi Dress Gown MADE UPON ORDER


CUSTOM Handmade OOAK LOVE Hippie Vintage Long PJ Maxi Dress Gown MADE UPON ORDER


$85.00


Wholesale Lot 8 mix Crossbody Sling Bag Purse Hippie Hobo Elephant Handmade New


Wholesale Lot 8 mix Crossbody Sling Bag Purse Hippie Hobo Elephant Handmade New


$75.00


HANDMADE CROCHET HEMP & COTTON HIPPIE MESSENGER CROSS BODY BEADED HANDBAG PURSE


HANDMADE CROCHET HEMP & COTTON HIPPIE MESSENGER CROSS BODY BEADED HANDBAG PURSE


$89.88


Handmade Hippie Patchwork Corduroy & Calico Spinner Skirt by Phatcatpatch


Handmade Hippie Patchwork Corduroy & Calico Spinner Skirt by Phatcatpatch


$79.99


CUSTOM Hippie Vintage Hoodie Jacket HandMADE TO ORDER


CUSTOM Hippie Vintage Hoodie Jacket HandMADE TO ORDER


$75.00


CUSTOM Handmade OOAK Hippie Vintage Long Tank Top Maxi Dress Gown MADE TO ORDER


CUSTOM Handmade OOAK Hippie Vintage Long Tank Top Maxi Dress Gown MADE TO ORDER


$75.00


CUSTOM Handmade Hippie Vintage WIDE-LEG Bell Bottom Elephant Jeans MADE TO ORDER


CUSTOM Handmade Hippie Vintage WIDE-LEG Bell Bottom Elephant Jeans MADE TO ORDER


$75.00


Large Shoulder Tote Bag Leather Hippy Sack Hippie Dark Blue Hand Made by Me.


Large Shoulder Tote Bag Leather Hippy Sack Hippie Dark Blue Hand Made by Me.


$80.00


Handmade Hippie Patchwork Batik Dress M-XL with Lace-up Back and Stash Pocket


Handmade Hippie Patchwork Batik Dress M-XL with Lace-up Back and Stash Pocket


$72.00


Handmade Hippie Patchwork LONG BATIK SPINNER SKIRT


Handmade Hippie Patchwork LONG BATIK SPINNER SKIRT


$69.99


Grateful Dead Bear Batik Festival Skirt Handmade Patchwork Hippie ~Phatcatpatch


Grateful Dead Bear Batik Festival Skirt Handmade Patchwork Hippie ~Phatcatpatch


$69.99


FAIRTRADE WOOL PONCHO WITH LONG PIXIE HOOD HIPPIE FLOWER POWER HAND MADE ECUADOR


FAIRTRADE WOOL PONCHO WITH LONG PIXIE HOOD HIPPIE FLOWER POWER HAND MADE ECUADOR


$55.31


Hand made Red Black and Burgandy Hippy Coat


Hand made Red Black and Burgandy Hippy Coat


$63.23


Handmade Hippie Patchwork Batik Knee-length Dress Lace-up Back and Stash Pocket


Handmade Hippie Patchwork Batik Knee-length Dress Lace-up Back and Stash Pocket


$74.99


6 Wholesale Hippie Hobo Boho Handmade Patchwork Pleated Cinch Bag Purse


6 Wholesale Hippie Hobo Boho Handmade Patchwork Pleated Cinch Bag Purse


$74.95


HIPPIE BOHO VINTAGE LEATHER PURSE BAG EXCELLENT HAND MADE


HIPPIE BOHO VINTAGE LEATHER PURSE BAG EXCELLENT HAND MADE


$59.00


AMAZING Vintage Vtg Paisley Scarf Maxi Dress M/L Hippie Boho Handmade


AMAZING Vintage Vtg Paisley Scarf Maxi Dress M/L Hippie Boho Handmade


$65.00


HANDMADE Tan SUEDE LEATHER TASSEL+SHELL Handbag SLING BAG *Boho~Hippie!


HANDMADE Tan SUEDE LEATHER TASSEL+SHELL Handbag SLING BAG *Boho~Hippie!


$44.39


Wholesale Lot 6 Mixed Hippie Hobo Sling Crossbody Bag Purse Zebra XL Handmade


Wholesale Lot 6 Mixed Hippie Hobo Sling Crossbody Bag Purse Zebra XL Handmade


$59.99


CUSTOM Handmade OOAK LOVE Hippie Vintage Empire Sun Dress MADE TO ORDER S,M,L,XL


CUSTOM Handmade OOAK LOVE Hippie Vintage Empire Sun Dress MADE TO ORDER S,M,L,XL


$65.00


Handmade Purple & Green Tree Fairy Long Sleeve Hoodie, Hippie Style


Handmade Purple & Green Tree Fairy Long Sleeve Hoodie, Hippie Style


$60.00


WHOLESALE 5PCS LOT Handmade Cotton PEACE Patch Hippie Boho Sling Crossbody Bag


WHOLESALE 5PCS LOT Handmade Cotton PEACE Patch Hippie Boho Sling Crossbody Bag


$55.00


Vintage Hmong Fabric, handmade hippy skirt , S-M


Vintage Hmong Fabric, handmade hippy skirt , S-M


$54.99


VINTAGE 1970's GENUINE HANDMADE CHAIN LEATHER BOHO HIPPIE CROSSBODY PURSE BAG


VINTAGE 1970’s GENUINE HANDMADE CHAIN LEATHER BOHO HIPPIE CROSSBODY PURSE BAG


$69.99


VINTAGE HMONG FABRIC,  HANDMADE  HIPPY SKIRT, S-XL


VINTAGE HMONG FABRIC, HANDMADE HIPPY SKIRT, S-XL


$54.99


Vintage Patchwork Mountain Momma Skirt Handmade Hippie size Small-Large


Vintage Patchwork Mountain Momma Skirt Handmade Hippie size Small-Large


$69.99


Vintage Summer Prairie Dress, 1970s, Ruffle Pink Floral, Hand-made 'hippie'


Vintage Summer Prairie Dress, 1970s, Ruffle Pink Floral, Hand-made ‘hippie’


$55.00


VTG ONE OF A KIND 60'S 70'S HANDMADE PATCHWORK LINED FLARED MOD HIPPIE BOHO PANT


VTG ONE OF A KIND 60′S 70′S HANDMADE PATCHWORK LINED FLARED MOD HIPPIE BOHO PANT


$59.99


Handmade LOVE Hippie Vintage Grateful Dead Patchwork Bloomers Sweat Pants Capri


Handmade LOVE Hippie Vintage Grateful Dead Patchwork Bloomers Sweat Pants Capri


$60.00


VINTAGE~70S~INDIAN~PRINT~COTTON~DRESS~MAHARISHI~HIPPIE~HIPPY~LONG~VEST~HAND-MADE


VINTAGE~70S~INDIAN~PRINT~COTTON~DRESS~MAHARISHI~HIPPIE~HIPPY~LONG~VEST~HAND-MADE


$49.00


VINTAGE THAI SILK FABRIC,  HANDMADE  HIPPY SKIRT, S-L


VINTAGE THAI SILK FABRIC, HANDMADE HIPPY SKIRT, S-L


$49.99


VINTAGE THAI SILK FABRIC,  HANDMADE  HIPPY SKIRT, S-L


VINTAGE THAI SILK FABRIC, HANDMADE HIPPY SKIRT, S-L


$49.99


*VINTAGE LADIES HIPPIE HANDMADE LEATHER TOOLED BELT w/FLOWERS &


*VINTAGE LADIES HIPPIE HANDMADE LEATHER TOOLED BELT w/FLOWERS & “HEIDI” MONOGRAM


$60.00


Handmade Hippie Patchwork BATIK SKIRT,Hand Designed Batik -ON SALE-


Handmade Hippie Patchwork BATIK SKIRT,Hand Designed Batik -ON SALE-


$54.99


Vintage 60s 70s patchwork print prairie dress hippie boho ruffle  VTG handmade


Vintage 60s 70s patchwork print prairie dress hippie boho ruffle VTG handmade


$54.99


Handmade Hippie Recycled Vintage Long Bloomer Shorts


Handmade Hippie Recycled Vintage Long Bloomer Shorts


$55.00


CUSTOM Handmade OOAK Vintage Apron Top Ethnic Tunic Hippie Blouse MADE TO ORDER


CUSTOM Handmade OOAK Vintage Apron Top Ethnic Tunic Hippie Blouse MADE TO ORDER


$55.00


Vintage That 70's Show Disco Hippie Retro Hand made Long Dress size S 60's 70's


Vintage That 70’s Show Disco Hippie Retro Hand made Long Dress size S 60’s 70’s


$49.99


HIPPIE 60's HAND MADE VINTAGE BLUE SHIFT DRESS M L XL


HIPPIE 60’s HAND MADE VINTAGE BLUE SHIFT DRESS M L XL


$59.99


Hippie Handmade Patchwork Grateful Dead Skirt w/pocket~Phatctpatch


Hippie Handmade Patchwork Grateful Dead Skirt w/pocket~Phatctpatch


$59.99


HANDMADE Tan SUEDE LEATHER+SHELL TASSEL Sling BAG* HIPPIE BOHO *


HANDMADE Tan SUEDE LEATHER+SHELL TASSEL Sling BAG* HIPPIE BOHO *


$34.52


Uttam London Handmade Embroidered Hippie Boho Skirt M


Uttam London Handmade Embroidered Hippie Boho Skirt M


$49.99


Bohemian Hippie Cotton Boho Bag Backpack Patchwork Quilted Rag Handmade Peace


Bohemian Hippie Cotton Boho Bag Backpack Patchwork Quilted Rag Handmade Peace


$58.00


Hand made corduroy Patchwork zippered hoodie jacket hippie XL Mens patch work XL


Hand made corduroy Patchwork zippered hoodie jacket hippie XL Mens patch work XL


$57.99


Vintage Tooled Leather Purse Handbag  Handmade Fringed 1970s Bag Boho Hippie MOD


Vintage Tooled Leather Purse Handbag Handmade Fringed 1970s Bag Boho Hippie MOD


$45.00


Off White Hippie Boho Caftan Kaftan Tassels Maxi Dress Small Cotton Handmade


Off White Hippie Boho Caftan Kaftan Tassels Maxi Dress Small Cotton Handmade


$51.00


Vintage Summer Prairie Dress, 1970s, Ruffle Pink Floral, Hand-made hippie


Vintage Summer Prairie Dress, 1970s, Ruffle Pink Floral, Hand-made hippie


$45.00


Red Leather Fringe Vest NEW Handmade Hand-Punched HIPPIE On THE Floor


Red Leather Fringe Vest NEW Handmade Hand-Punched HIPPIE On THE Floor


$45.00


 Vintage Grateful Dead Spinner Skirt Handmade Hippie Patchwork Boho Phatcatpatch


Vintage Grateful Dead Spinner Skirt Handmade Hippie Patchwork Boho Phatcatpatch


$49.99


6 or12 PAIR Handmade Hippie Mukluk Muckluck Slipper Sock leg wmer XS-XL ASSORTED


6 or12 PAIR Handmade Hippie Mukluk Muckluck Slipper Sock leg wmer XS-XL ASSORTED


$56.50


Purse Tote Custom  Handmade Unique Urban Hippie Boho


Purse Tote Custom Handmade Unique Urban Hippie Boho


$45.00


Vtg 70's Gautemalan Hand Made Embroidered Woven Hippie Boho Ethnic Jacket L


Vtg 70’s Gautemalan Hand Made Embroidered Woven Hippie Boho Ethnic Jacket L


$46.80


Lot of 7 Rasta REGGAE Tam Hats Beanie Cap Jamaiga Hippy Crochet's Handmade


Lot of 7 Rasta REGGAE Tam Hats Beanie Cap Jamaiga Hippy Crochet’s Handmade


$56.00


HANDMADE HIPPIE DRESS~BLACK WHITE GAUZE ~~FESTIVAL DANCING WOODSTOCK~ 44 BUST


HANDMADE HIPPIE DRESS~BLACK WHITE GAUZE ~~FESTIVAL DANCING WOODSTOCK~ 44 BUST


$49.99


~BLACK BATIK AND TIE DYE~HANDMADE HIPPIE PATCHWORK APRON DRESS~CORSET 38-42 BUST


~BLACK BATIK AND TIE DYE~HANDMADE HIPPIE PATCHWORK APRON DRESS~CORSET 38-42 BUST


$49.99


And the Bead Goes on

Memories of the ’60’s – love beads, hippie beads, beads on a string around necks and wrists, homemade, handmade, swinging with long hair and flowered skirts. Beads were such a strong fashion element of that decade. The subject of beads is a vast one and the hippie incarnation was just a small part of beading history. It is thought that our early ancestors were stringing sea shells as early as 30,000 years ago and the first beads, that developed as a significant trading item, were likely made from seeds. The many materials and methods used in making beads have resulted in an infinite variety. When raw materials of stone, metal, glass, plastic or resin combine with assorted artistic and cultural influences, the bead is in very little danger of becoming boring.

Even with the vast choice of beads available there are a few cautions that should be noted when it come to using beads in your knitting. Along with beads, anything that can have a hole drilled in it or have a shank attached can be successfully worked into your garment. This would include items such as buttons, small charms, mirrors, or even coins. The first consideration is weight. Adding bead ornamentation to your knitted garment will add extra weight whether attached with an embroidery method or knitting in the bead. The trick is to find the beads in the right weight and quantity without causing your garment to sag. So decisions must be made as to what size of bead to use, how many, and is it suitable to the yarn weight. The size of the bead hole must also be considered. A larger bead hole may cause the bead to hang loosely with a dangling effect, unless that is the intent. A bead hole that is too small will not allow for passage of the yarn thickness that you have chosen. Before you begin, it is always best to test your bead choice through whatever cleaning process the finished garment will have to undergo. Join a few of the chosen beads to a knitted swatch and wash or dry clean. Check the sample carefully for dye leakage or staining on your ground fabric.

Beads or decorative objects should be threaded onto the yarn before you begin knitting. If you are working from a chart which will require specific placement and a certain color order, remember that first is last. The first bead to be strung onto the yarn is the last bead to be placed in the knitting. Joining a marker on the yarn to indicate row changes is also helpful. It is advisable to practice the threading and knitting in of the bead to know how the bead will “sit” on the knitting. The proper placement can vary with size, shape, the way the bead is threaded, and direction of the bead hole. Beads can be knit on a variety of stitches but to start, practice on knit stitches, working as follows: Knit to where you wish to place the bead, bring yarn and the bead to front of work, slip the next stitch purlwise, take yarn to back of work, leaving the bead at front, knit the next stitch.

If this experiment gets you hooked on beads, there a number of books which outline the fascinating history of beads as well as tempting projects. A classic standby, both encyclopedic and inspirational, that will give you wonderful lessons in the history and classification of beads is “The Book Of Beads” by Janet Cole and Robert Budwig (Simon and Schuster). A more recent offering from Lily Chin, “Knit and Crochet With Beads” (Interweave Press) will walk you through specific beading and knitting projects.

Placing beads on your knitting can add additional layers of color and texture to your knit and purls, not to mention triggering all those flower child memories.

About the Author

Maddy Cranley is a professional knitwear designer, who has created exclusive designs for knitting and craft magazines, authored and published three books on the subject of creating felt garments and projects from handknitting, and produces an ever-expanding line of maddy laine and maddy baby handknitting patterns. For additional information, see http://www.maddycraft.com

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