Ah.

You have surely heard the phrase, "If winter comes, can Spring be far behind?"

Here is our paean to Spring...

Glowing pastel colors, pinks and blues and greens, with leaves and dew drops. And a wonderful dragonfly toggle clasp.

We fell in love with this clasp -- it just makes us smile every time we see it. It is pewter but certified by the manufacturer as completely lead-free.

And so reminiscent of the season to come.

For those unfamiliar with these bracelets, all of our Bead Soup bracelets are knit, using thread and a vast array of beads. The knitting needles are not included in the kit but figure on using size 0's, though gauge is simply a matter of personal preference and finding a look you like.

Each kit contains the Bead Soup mix, thread (pinks look great with this though greens and lilacs, also look very fine. If you have a preference, let us know).

The pattern is the same as for all of the Bead Soup and Bead Stew Bracelets -- you have the option to get it or not via the drop-down menu.

Note that the kit will not automatically include the pattern. We offer three options. I know some of you might already have made other bracelets from us that are made along the same lines, the only real changes being the beads and the colors. If you feel you do not need another pattern, simply choose "No Pattern Needed."

If you would like a printed copy, please make sure the "Pattern" drop-down menu is set to that.

We also can email the pattern to you, though I have to do it manually and usually send it right before I mail the kit (please be patient). Just make sure that drop-down menu is set as you would like before you check out.

Here is to joy! Here is to Spring!