Thanks to Daily Art Muse yet again. This time we’re being introduced to Leslie B. Grigsby and her seed bead sculptures. These things are gorgeous!! Leslie is Winterthur’s Curator of Ceramics and Glass as well as the creator of these fab pieces. Look at those fish! Am I gushing enough? Occasionally I tinker with seed beads, not often though since they’re so small and well…so small. I know a bunch of very talented people that work with those tiny little beads and I’m sure if they saw these pieces they’d bow to Leslie. Go look…and check out her web site too.
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The Journey Hat – Where Wild Horses and Wool Meet – Knitting Pattern
I honestly fell in love with this Journey Hat the moment I saw those wild horses galloping across it—it just spoke to something in me. As someone who knits a lot (and I mean a lot), this pattern was a refreshing change of pace. It’s beautifully designed and incredibly clear to follow. You can tell it’s been thoughtfully written.
I used a mix of natural wool tones with a soft charcoal for the horse silhouette, and the final result? Magical. The colorwork is rhythmic and satisfying once you find your groove. I wouldn’t call it beginner-easy, but if you’ve done some stranded knitting before, you’ll be absolutely fine—and the payoff is so worth it.
It knit up quicker than I expected, and the finished hat has a lovely, sturdy-yet-soft feel. It made a gorgeous gift for my horse-loving teen (though I’m secretly making another for myself!).
If you’re after a meaningful, eye-catching knit that’s a little different from your usual fair isle, this is the one. Highly recommend for any horse lover out there. Makes a great gift too and dare I say Christmas is not that far away.