Beaded Knitting Box
$79.00 CAD
Learn how to add beads to your knitting!
Beads have been used as an embellishment for garments since ancient times, but beaded
knitting first became popular in the 19th century. In this technique, the beads are pre-strung and placed between knit stitches. Using beads is a great way to add a touch of luxury to your knits!
If you'd like to try your hand at beaded knitting, this Skill Builder Box is the perfect starting point! For this box we teamed up with Galina Zapletnuka, who created the Beaded Wildflower Mitts pattern specifically for learning beaded knitting. The mitts pair squishy sport weight yarn and lustrous seed beads, creating an accessory that is refined, yet warm and practical. The bead patterns are given in both charted and written form.
Your Beaded Knitting box will include two packets:
- Part 1 will include enough pre-wound yarn, 2 colours of beads and a beading needle to jump in and start knitting some practice swatches right away, and links to the photo and video tutorials to guide you in your explorations.
- Part 2 will include the link to download the Beaded Wildflower Mitts pattern by Galina Zapletnuka, one skein of our Cadenza sport weight hand-dyed yarn, and 2 more colours of beads.
Debbie and Elizabeth will be your guides as you explore beaded knitting, and you'll be invited to join our private online discussion group where you can ask any questions you might have and share photos of your project!
Skills Covered
The PDF and video tutorials included with this box contain:
- An intro to beaded knitting
- Three options for stringing your beads onto your project yarn
- How to add beads between stitches for beaded knitting worked in garter stitch
- How to read beaded knitting charts
- Charted and written swatch directions to practice the beaded knitting techniques
- Info about troubleshooting stringing errors or other issues
- How to wet splice yarn to create a join.
- A walk-through of the Beaded Wildflower Mitts pattern
Pattern Info
Sizes
The pattern includes instructions for three sizes S (M, L), to fit hand circumferences of 7 (7.5, 8)"/ 18 (19, 20) cm
Yarn (included)
200-267 yds (140-180m) of sport weight yarn.
Samples shown in Sweet Paprika Cadenza (100% untreated BFL wool; 115g /4 oz; approx 260m/284 yds), Denim and Raindrop.
Beads (included)
Toho size 8 seed beads in two colours:
Colour A (stem): 206 beads (approx 6g)
Colour B (flower): 192 beads (approx 6g)
Needles and notions
Size 1.5 (2.5mm) knitting needles, 2 stitch markers, stitch holder or waste yarn, beading needle and thread (included), yarn needle
Gauge
24 sts and 27 garter ridges = 4" (10cm) in garter stitch
Additional Info
Beaded Wildflower Mitts is available to purchase as an individual pattern Ravelry
