Pumpkins, Yorkshire Button way.

 I'm using a wooden piece purchased from Karen Smock.  ( The templates in the kit I have, by Gina-B Silkworks, were not large enough for this project - nor have the right number of teeth. left side of the picture)   I'm trying DMC perle coton 5, Col. 946.    I have a smaller piece, too, with 35 points - might try using a perle size 8 --

(https://www.ginabsilkworks.co.uk/yorkshire-button-kit)

Here is the video -- can be made on looms you may already have, or

can purchase Extra Large Size from Gina Barrett.

 

knitting -

 Irene's quick triangle pattern.   Basically, yarn over, then knit.   Each row starts with a yarn over.    This is Noro Yarn.   I've had it many years - bought it when a store had it in the sale bin.   Wool and Silk.    I really need another -- something -- to make it long enough to use.    Using size 17/12mm needles.   (a challenge).

This is also made with larger needles.  US 19 / 15.0 mm.   Cushendale mohair and wool.  

It is sticky.   hard to manage (IMO).   Tho, maybe this time with simple cast on of 20, and basic knitted rows, I'll finish it. 

I have so many projects nearing a finish -- this Autumn/Winter, I hope to get them all complete.  

 

Poinsettia Needlelace Button

  

 Karen Smock's pattern (and kit): created by a covering a 3" wooden button mold with beautiful green fabric per her instructions.

Petals created using the reverse back stitch with DMC perle 3, Colors 814 & 304.   Center w/gold beads.

Lots of buttons and kits available on her site: 

https://craftedthroughtime.com/shop/

Etsy: Bespoke Buttons

Button-making templates from

Kimberly Ligocki

(Making Zen Online Retreat, 2026)

Bespoke Buttons.

Check out Kimberlys Craftini on facebook and instagram.  

Pleasant package at the post office.  Awesome card.

 

Sunflower Zwirnknopf Pendant and Earrings

Modified pattern.  I used instructions by Karen Smock.   

DMC perle 8 -- colors 743 (yellow), 922 (rust), 580 (green), 801 (brown).   Added extra rust color -- she taught this class with a kit (tho I just the pattern from her.)    

Necklace:  2 1/2" wooden ring (Pendant). Gold cord 1/8" (nylon) from the craft store.

Earrings:  1 1/8" earring (jewelry finding).  

 This is a photograph of Karen Smock's class/kit.   "Sunflower Zwirnknopf Pendant + Earrings".

Karen's webpage:  Crafted Thru Time

https://craftedthroughtime.com/shop/

 

Grapevine Wreath Sunflower

Focus on texture and color.

DMC perle 5.   Colors 420 brown, 922 rust, 743 yellow.

I may look for some Autum-like narrow ribbon at the craft store.  Perhaps the wreath needs a ribbon and bow...

 

Grapevine Wreath Sunflower

I used a 3" Grapevine Wreath from the craft store.

DMC perle 5 Col. 839, 743.   DMC perle 8 Col. 922.

Variation of Grapevine Wreath Sunflower pattern

Designed by Karen Smock.

Karen's webpage:  Crafted Thru Time

https://craftedthroughtime.com/shop/

 

Sunflower Zwirnknopf Pendant

Modified pattern.  I used instructions by Karen Smock.   

DMC perle 8 -- colors 743 (yellow), 922 (rust), 580 (green), 801 (brown).   Added extra rust color -- she taught this class with a kit (tho I just the pattern from her.)    2 1/2" wooden ring.  Gold cord 1/8" (nylon) from the craft store.

 This is a photograph of Karen Smock's class/kit.   "Sunflower Zwirnknopf Pendant + Earrings".

Karen's webpage:  Crafted Thru Time  https://craftedthroughtime.com/shop/

https://craftedthroughtime.com/about/