Get to know your new instructor through Knit Star's signature on-location documentary. Discover what she has overcome and how it fuels her to prioritize her creativity and stand out.
Jeanette shows you how to choose the perfect beads for your yarn and project, and the simplest way to get your beads onto your yarn. You'll be empowered to add beads freestyle to any project!
Stranded colorwork is beautiful...now imagine using beaded motifs to create the colorwork! Working steadily from one bead color up to four, Jeanette walks you from bead beginner all the way to bead master!
Don't let the fear of frogging stop you from diving into this fascinating process. Jeanette covers all the potential roadblocks and shows you how to easily fix any issues that may arise while adding beads to your knitting.
Put your new bead skills into action with Jeanette's own beaded colorwork cushion pattern. It's so fun to make, and it's sure to become the centerpiece of your living room!
A lover of all things bright, Jeanette Sloan can often be seen wearing joyful colors (orange and pink in particular). After several battles with cancer, Jeanette embraces standing out, being unique and shining. Her experience has taught her to stop comparing and really dig into what brings her joy.
"I feel much freer to do what I really want to do as a designer, and much more relaxed and confident."
Jeanette also created "BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People Of Color) in fiber," a directory of BIPOC individuals in the crafting community. Her goal was to bring BIPOC designers and makers to the forefront, giving more visibility to publications, events, and other crafting spaces.
When the "spark" happens in someone who is creating Jeanette's patterns or learns something in her class, it brings her immense joy. She can't wait for you to gain confidence, learn new skills, and create beautiful projects.
In her workshop, Jeanette teaches you everything you need to know to create her show-stopping Solace Cushion design - a Knit Stars exclusive. You'll learn how to select and thread on beads, read beading charts, and everything else you need to know to create this treasured heirloom.
I'm Shelley Brander, the founder of Knit Stars, and I know how it can feel to be alone in your creative passion. For my first few decades as a knitter, I was on my own! When, at age 35, I pivoted from my broadcast production career and opened a local yarn store, I saw firsthand how one great teacher can truly change your knitting life.
I created Knit Stars to bring the best teaching to knitters and crocheters around the globe. I used to be afraid to fly, but now I travel to remote locations around the world, taking you directly into the homes and studios of the most brilliant designers and difference-makers.
Now in its 9th year, Knit Stars has become a learning platform like no other. With feature-film quality production, documentary yarn stories combined with workshops you own and can return to again and again. Knit Stars gives us all a place to grow - in confidence and connection.
I personally invite you to join us. Wherever you are in your journey, you truly deserve the Knit Stars Masterclass experience. You and your creativity are worth it!
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"Such a fun class! I've beaded before but shied away from stringing the beads. The tips here make it so much more intuitive and manageable. The idea of adding color this way is absolutely intriguing. Definitely going to try this."
Julie
Mary
"Just started to watch her workshop and geez she makes it look so easy. I have beaded several wedding cushions for wedding rings but those were sewn on to the fabric but never thought I would want to attempt this with yarn. There's a first for everything. Thank you Jeanette."
Susan
"I did not think I would like knitting with beads - but WOW! Jeanette Sloan is making me a believer or should I say beadliever."
Sally
Shelley
Gaye “GG” Glasspie
Sunnie Ko
Beth Gorishek
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