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If Only…..

July 31, 2012 by jd wolfe

If only I lived closer to this place.  If only there were more days in the week.  If only I had a gazillion dollars to follow all my yarn and beading dreams.

This shop is a wondrous place!  I think I’ve written about it before, but I wanted to share more since I just had the opportunity to revisit the shop during the recent Yarn Crawl.  It’s about 30 miles from my front door, making it possible for me to drive past FOUR other yarn shops to get there.  But, it’s worth the trip from time to time.

This picture of their yarn collection does not do it justice.

Behind this rack by the front door are numerous other racks that contain the more ‘interesting’ yarns – bulky, wool and blends, lace weight, etc.  Then, there are the wall displays of beads and the tables full of beads and charms.  The front window is full of finished beadwork available for purchase that include items made in the shop itself as well as Fair Trade items.  There are also other goodies – Laurel Burch Bags and Wallets, woven and braided belts, beaded dresses, and lovely scarves, and all manner of beading accessories from wire to hemp to findings.  I could spend days in this small space and not touch everything here!

One of the best features of this shop is that they are Crochet Friendly!  The staff is warm and welcoming, always ready to help find something or corral your purchases.  This charming shop is in a very unassuming strip mall on Route 159 in Fairview Heights, Illinois. The shop has several specialty teachers who offer a wide variety of classes.  This scarf was on display for an Intermediate Crochet Class.  I don’t think I need the class, but I DO want the pattern and have left a message for the teacher to see if it’s available for me to purchase.  I already own the Coffee Beenz yarn to make it with!

 

The Bead Place is open 7 days a week, making it a possible destination for me on a dreary Sunday afternoon……….Hmmm.  I’m getting ideas here.  What about you?

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Comments

  1. june says

    July 31, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    Does The Bead Place have an on-line shop? I need seed beads! Desperately!

  2. jd wolfe says

    July 31, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    June,
    I don’t have the answer to your question. However, you can contact them via the website http://www.beadplace.net or call them at 618-222-0772. If they can’t help you, you can surely find what you need at either http://www.shipwreckbeads.com or http://www.firemountaingems.com . When I did a lot more beading than I do now, I was able to visit Shipwreck Beads in Olympia, Washington in person. Fantastic place! Hope you find what you need at the Bead Place.
    jd

  3. Sheri *c* says

    July 31, 2012 at 10:37 pm

    More eye candy! Yummmm! I, too, invested into a whole bunch of yarn from Walmart. Seems they carry inexpensive Red Heart HUGE skeins. Where I live, town is NOT 10mins away. So, I made sure that I have enough to put a dent into any project w/ the common yarn. Since I had to loll for a specific color, I’m finding skeins in other colors that are waiting for the “just right” project. Thank YOU! Love your comments & sites! Sheri ^c^

  4. Leah F says

    August 1, 2012 at 9:43 am

    That is a beautiful scarf! What is the yarn?

  5. Theresa says

    August 1, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    Ironically, I live maybe 10 minutes from this little store and have driven past it numerous times, but never considered going in. It is #1 on my list of places to go check out now. I may need to sign up for their silversmithing class this weekend too. Thank you so much for this post!!!

  6. Lisa says

    August 3, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    What is the name of the scarf pattern? That is really pretty. I would be interested in ordering it. Thanks!

  7. Sharon Lahr says

    August 10, 2012 at 7:21 am

    WOW! The mere mention of The Bead Place brought back memories! I used to shop there when my cousin was alive (she lived in Fairview Heights until her passing). Whenever I visited her we would always make a trip to the shop and play with the yarn. Occasionally I would come home with several skeins of yarn with no real project in mind for them at the time mind you. I’m going to have to make a trip down there again despite no family to visit — unless of course, I can start calling THe Bead Place family from now on. 🙂

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Learning a crochet stitch is much more satisfying when you have an actual project waiting at the end of it. The Suzette stitch is especially versatile because its dense, softly textured fabric works for everything from practical cotton washcloths to cosy scarves, hats and blankets.

Here are some Suzette stitch crochet patterns worth adding to your project list.

Suzette Stitch Baby Blanket

The free Suzette Stitch Baby Blanket pattern from Premier Yarns uses the stitch to create a softly textured crochet blanket with a subtle tweed-like appearance.

This would make a lovely handmade baby shower gift, particularly when worked in a washable baby yarn. The stitch creates more visual interest than plain single crochet without introducing large holes that may catch tiny fingers.

Easy Suzette Stitch Blanket

The Suzette Stitch Blanket pattern by Stitching Together is another approachable blanket project for crocheters who enjoy a relaxing stitch repeat.

This is the sort of project you can keep beside the sofa and work on a few rows at a time. Just keep an eye on those skipped stitches—television crochet is wonderful until an extra stitch quietly sneaks in three episodes earlier.

Casey Suzette Stitch Scarf

The free Casey Scarf crochet pattern uses the Suzette stitch through most of the design, producing a cosy scarf with a softly scalloped, zigzag-like texture.

It is a good first wearable project for beginners because scarves do not require complicated shaping. You can also adjust the length fairly easily or use a self-striping yarn and let the colour changes do the decorative work for you.

Quick Suzette Crochet Scarf

For another scarf option, try this free Suzette Stitch Scarf pattern from Hooked by Robin.

The designer includes written instructions and a video tutorial, making it helpful for visual learners who prefer watching the stitch placement before beginning. It is designed as a quick project and would make a practical last-minute handmade gift.

Suzette Colour Block Scarf

The free Suzette Colour Block Scarf pattern is a cheerful option for using several coordinating yarn colours.

Colour blocking also makes this a handy stash-busting crochet project. You can use leftover yarn from other makes, although it is worth choosing yarns of the same weight and similar fibre content so the sections behave themselves after washing.

Chunky Suzette Stitch Beanie

The free Chunky Suzette Stitch Beanie crochet pattern turns the textured stitch into a warm winter hat.

Chunky yarn helps the pattern work up quickly and makes the raised texture especially noticeable. This would be a useful project for craft stalls, charity donations or quick handmade Christmas gifts.

Hazel Textured Crochet Beanie

The free Hazel Beanie crochet pattern combines simple ribbing with the Suzette stitch.

The ribbed brim gives the hat a neat, finished appearance while the Suzette stitch adds texture to the main body. It looks more complicated than a basic crochet beanie but is still built from familiar beginner stitches.

Suzette Stitch Washcloth

For a small practice project, try the free Suzette Stitch Wash Cloth pattern from The Purple Poncho.

A washcloth is one of the best ways to practise a new crochet stitch because it is small, useful and not terribly demanding. Even if the first one is slightly wonky, it will still wash perfectly well.

Use a smooth cotton yarn so the cloth is absorbent and the stitch texture remains clearly visible.

Suzette Ridge Crochet Washcloth

The free Suzette Ridge Crochet Washcloth pattern adds another layer of texture to this familiar stitch combination.

Make several in coordinating colours and pair them with handmade soap for an easy spa-style gift. They are also useful little projects for testing unfamiliar cotton yarn before committing to a larger set.

Corner-to-Corner Suzette Stitch Washcloth

The free C2C Suzette Stitch Washcloth pattern gives the stitch a slightly different construction by working it from corner to corner.

This is a good next project after you have mastered ordinary flat rows. It lets you explore increasing and decreasing while still using the familiar Suzette stitch combination.

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The Suzette Stitch Afghan Square pattern turns the textured stitch into a smaller crochet block.

Afghan squares are useful for charity blankets, sampler blankets and portable crochet projects. You can make the squares individually, use up leftover yarn and join everything together once you have enough—although “enough” has been known to become a surprisingly flexible number in my craft room.

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Once you are comfortable with the basic stitch, you can also use it to make:

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When choosing a pattern, check whether it uses US or UK crochet terminology. Also check whether it uses the traditional Suzette stitch—one single crochet and one double crochet worked into the same stitch—or a designer’s variation of it. That quick check can prevent a great deal of confused unraveling later.

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