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/

 

Zwirnknopfe

 

 

DMC perle 5 504 (blue), raspberrry (cannot find number).  DMC perle 8 444 yellow -- 957 pink.

(finished this one in March:  DMC Coton Perle, #5,  Col. 799, 210, 504.  Daiso Lace Yarn #20, Col. 31.  3" oval wooden shape.)

Karen Smock's Zwirnknopt Easter Egg class thru the Lace Museum Virtual Education. Nice wood pieces from her button store - Karen's Buttons Supplies.   Perle Coton 5s and 8s.  

https://craftedthroughtime.com/shop/

 

DMC Perle 8.  1 1/8" ring

Colors Blanc, 798, 321

Kimberly Ligocki Video

"Wagonwheel"

Zwirnknopfe

Etsy Store: Bee Spoke Buttons

Making Zen Online Retreat 2026

Zwirnknopfe Button

Kimberly Ligocki Video

"Wagonwheel"

Zwirnknopfe

Etsy Store: Bee Spoke Buttons

Making Zen Online Retreat 2026

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 Adding the red next.

I started with 1 1/8" plastic ring - which was challenging.

Changed to regular 1 1/8" ring - which was easier (for me).

Using DMC perle 8 Colors Blanc, 798, 321.

 (plastic ring)

 

Michigan City Zoo

 Lazy days on the deck

Perfect day for the beach and zoo -- followed by Hacienda House:

 

 

 

Knitting: Almost Lost Dishcloth

Pink Camo / Camo Rose

Sugar'n Cream

Regular size done, mini size in progress.

Potpourri Ombre

Sugar'n Cream - Regular size in progress.

Almost Lost Dishcloth patterns:

 Link to Patterns - HERE. 

 

Chicago

 perfect weather for outdoor lunch.

The Art Museum has some awesome exhibits -- DH and I

viewed Mary Cassatt exhibit (and attended lecture)

Willem de Kooning, Lee Miller, Abstract drawings, and Embroidery exhibits.

 

Decent SWAG!   Awesome red.   Last year was navy blue hooded, zipped jacket.

 Worn out near the finish line.  The https://runmagmile.com/

event is awesome.  People you meet are fun and friendly.   Was warmer and more humid than I had expected.   

 

Red Spotted Purple

 I think we had three in

the yard today.   Attracted by the oranges I put out for the Orioles.

My Supervisor napping ---