SIZE: necklace: 7 ½” + Icord,
Bracelet: 6 ½”
Anklet: 8”
MATERIALS: a small amount of fingering weight/ fine 4 ply cotton (#5 crochet cotton)
4oz of #6 beads,
toggle clasp or other style of fastener,
2 double pointed needles 2.75mm
TENSION: not crucial for these projects.
Abbreviations: B-yfwd = Slide a bead from the working yarn up to the needle and bring the yarn between the needles to the front of the work. Yfwd: bring the yarn between the needle to the front of the work. Kf&b = increase by knitting in the front and the back of the next stitch. K2tog = knit the next 2 stitches together. SL = slip the stitches to the right hand needle without working them.
DIRECTIONS: necklace:
NOTE- before beginning, string at least 50 beads onto the knitting cotton with a beading needle. The beads will be drawn up into position individually as needed during the knitting.
Cast on 5sts. (use the crochet method if you are familiar with it, as these stitches will be picked up later to create the I-cord)
1st row: K3, Kf&b, K1. (6sts)
2nd row (right side): K4, yfwd, SL 2.
3rd row: K4, Kf&b, K1. (7sts)
4th row: K5, yfwd, SL 2.
Continue in this manner, increasing on every second row and slipping the last 2 sts of the right side row to create a fine I-cord edging, until there are 13 sts ending with a right side row:
1st pattern row: K3, (B-yfwd, K2tog, yfwd, K2tog) twice, yfwd, SL2.
2nd pattern row: K to the last 2 sts making sure that the bead on the B-yfwd stitches stay to the left side of your stitch as you are working it. TURN the work leaving the last 2 sts unworked on the right hand needle; bring the yarn to the back between the needles and work the following row.
3rd and 4th pattern rows: K to last 2 stitches, yfwd, SL2.
5th pattern row: K3, (yfwd, K2tog, B-yfwd, K2tog) twice, yfwd, SL2
6th row: Repeat row 2.
7th and 8th pattern rows: repeat rows 3 and 4.
Repeat these 8 rows until the beaded section is about 6 ½” long or the desired length.
1st dec. row: Knit to the last 2 sts, K2tog. (12 sts)
2nd row: knit.
Repeat these 2 rows until there are 5 stitches left.
I-cord: Turn the work so that the right side is facing you. K5. DO NOT TURN.
Next row: Slide the stitches to the other end of the double pointed needle and gently tugging the yarn that is attached to the last stitch, Knit the 1st stitch and then the next 4 stitches.
Repeat this row, working always from the right side of the work until it is about 5” – 7” long. Put stitches on a stitch holder and cut a tail about 18” long.
With the right side of the work facing you, pick up 5 stitches and work the I -cord as on the other side. Sew clasp components in place at the end of the I-cords.
TENSION: not crucial for these projects.
Abbreviations: B-yfwd = Slide a bead from the working yarn up to the needle and bring the yarn between the needles to the front of the work. Yfwd: bring the yarn between the needle to the front of the work. Kf&b = increase by knitting in the front and the back of the next stitch. K2tog = knit the next 2 stitches together. SL = slip the stitches to the right hand needle without working them.
DIRECTIONS: necklace:
NOTE- before beginning, string at least 50 beads onto the knitting cotton with a beading needle. The beads will be drawn up into position individually as needed during the knitting.
Cast on 5sts. (use the crochet method if you are familiar with it, as these stitches will be picked up later to create the I-cord)
1st row: K3, Kf&b, K1. (6sts)
2nd row (right side): K4, yfwd, SL 2.
3rd row: K4, Kf&b, K1. (7sts)
4th row: K5, yfwd, SL 2.
Continue in this manner, increasing on every second row and slipping the last 2 sts of the right side row to create a fine I-cord edging, until there are 13 sts ending with a right side row:
1st pattern row: K3, (B-yfwd, K2tog, yfwd, K2tog) twice, yfwd, SL2.
2nd pattern row: K to the last 2 sts making sure that the bead on the B-yfwd stitches stay to the left side of your stitch as you are working it. TURN the work leaving the last 2 sts unworked on the right hand needle; bring the yarn to the back between the needles and work the following row.
3rd and 4th pattern rows: K to last 2 stitches, yfwd, SL2.
5th pattern row: K3, (yfwd, K2tog, B-yfwd, K2tog) twice, yfwd, SL2
6th row: Repeat row 2.
7th and 8th pattern rows: repeat rows 3 and 4.
Repeat these 8 rows until the beaded section is about 6 ½” long or the desired length.
1st dec. row: Knit to the last 2 sts, K2tog. (12 sts)
2nd row: knit.
Repeat these 2 rows until there are 5 stitches left.
I-cord: Turn the work so that the right side is facing you. K5. DO NOT TURN.
Next row: Slide the stitches to the other end of the double pointed needle and gently tugging the yarn that is attached to the last stitch, Knit the 1st stitch and then the next 4 stitches.
Repeat this row, working always from the right side of the work until it is about 5” – 7” long. Put stitches on a stitch holder and cut a tail about 18” long.
With the right side of the work facing you, pick up 5 stitches and work the I -cord as on the other side. Sew clasp components in place at the end of the I-cords.
BEADED BRACELET
MATERIALS: A small quantity of fingering weight cotton,
3 oz of #6 beads,
1 large bead or button,
2 double pointed needles 2.75mm.
DIRECTIONS: bracelet
String at least 50 beads onto the knitting cotton using a beading needle.
Cast on 3 sts leaving an 18” tail.
1st row: K to last stitch, Kf&b. (4sts)
2nd row (right side): K to last stitch, Kf&b. (5sts).
Repeat these 2 rows until there are 11 stitches.
1st pattern row: K3, (B-yfwd, K2tog) 3 times, yfwd, SL2.
2nd pattern row: K to the last 2 sts making sure that the bead on the B-yfwd stitches stay to the left side of your stitch as you are working it. Yfwd, SL2.
3rd and 4th pattern rows: K to last 2 stitches, yfwd, SL2.
5th pattern row: K3, (yfwd, K2tog) 3 times, yfwd, SL2
6th row: Repeat row 2.
7th and 8th pattern rows: repeat rows 3 and 4.
Repeat these 8 rows until the beaded section is about 5 ½” long or the desired length.
Decrease row: Knit to the last 2 sts, K2tog. (10 sts)
Repeat this row until there are 3 sts left.
I-cord: K3. DO NOT TURN YOUR WORK.
Next row: * Slide the stitches to the other end of the double pointed needle and gently tugging the yarn that is attached to the last stitch. Knit the 3 stitches.
Repeat from * until the I-cord is about 1 1/2”- 2” long. Cut yarn at about 18” long and thread onto a needle. Slip the stitches onto the yarn and draw up tightly. Sew into a loop to accommodate the bead/button. Sew the bead/button to the other end of the bracelet.
BEADED ANKLET
MATERIALS: A small amount of fingering weight cotton, 12 medium size beads, 1 larger bead for attaching, small crochet hook, 2 double pointed needles 2.75mm.
DIRECTIONS: Anklet
Do not string beads onto the working yarn.
Cast on 3 sts. Work I-Cord as described in the bracelet for 1 ½” – 2”.
Next row: Kf&b, K to the end. (4sts)
Repeat this row until there are 7 sts.
1st pattern row: K3, yfwd, K2tog, yfwd, SL2.
2nd pattern row: K5, yfwd, SL2
3rd & 4th rows: Repeat rows 1&2.
5th pattern row: as row 1.
6th pattern row: K1, Place a Bead in the following manner: Pick up a bead with the small crochet hook. Remove the knitted stitch from the right hand needle. Draw the knitted stitch through the bead and place the stitch back on the needle. K4, yfwd, SL2.
7th & 8th rows: Repeat rows 1 & 2.
Repeat these 8 rows until the anklet snuggly around the ankle, measuring from the first increase row.
Next row: K2tog, K5 (6sts)
Repeat this row until there are 3 sts remaining. Cut the yarn at 18” and thread through a needle. Draw the stitches onto the yarn and draw up to tighten. Sew the larger bead to the end of the anklet and make a loop of the beginning I-cord to create a button hole for the fastening bed.
Copyright WOOL-TYME Kingston, Anne Woodall 2009
DIRECTIONS: bracelet
String at least 50 beads onto the knitting cotton using a beading needle.
Cast on 3 sts leaving an 18” tail.
1st row: K to last stitch, Kf&b. (4sts)
2nd row (right side): K to last stitch, Kf&b. (5sts).
Repeat these 2 rows until there are 11 stitches.
1st pattern row: K3, (B-yfwd, K2tog) 3 times, yfwd, SL2.
2nd pattern row: K to the last 2 sts making sure that the bead on the B-yfwd stitches stay to the left side of your stitch as you are working it. Yfwd, SL2.
3rd and 4th pattern rows: K to last 2 stitches, yfwd, SL2.
5th pattern row: K3, (yfwd, K2tog) 3 times, yfwd, SL2
6th row: Repeat row 2.
7th and 8th pattern rows: repeat rows 3 and 4.
Repeat these 8 rows until the beaded section is about 5 ½” long or the desired length.
Decrease row: Knit to the last 2 sts, K2tog. (10 sts)
Repeat this row until there are 3 sts left.
I-cord: K3. DO NOT TURN YOUR WORK.
Next row: * Slide the stitches to the other end of the double pointed needle and gently tugging the yarn that is attached to the last stitch. Knit the 3 stitches.
Repeat from * until the I-cord is about 1 1/2”- 2” long. Cut yarn at about 18” long and thread onto a needle. Slip the stitches onto the yarn and draw up tightly. Sew into a loop to accommodate the bead/button. Sew the bead/button to the other end of the bracelet.
BEADED ANKLET
MATERIALS: A small amount of fingering weight cotton, 12 medium size beads, 1 larger bead for attaching, small crochet hook, 2 double pointed needles 2.75mm.
DIRECTIONS: Anklet
Do not string beads onto the working yarn.
Cast on 3 sts. Work I-Cord as described in the bracelet for 1 ½” – 2”.
Next row: Kf&b, K to the end. (4sts)
Repeat this row until there are 7 sts.
1st pattern row: K3, yfwd, K2tog, yfwd, SL2.
2nd pattern row: K5, yfwd, SL2
3rd & 4th rows: Repeat rows 1&2.
5th pattern row: as row 1.
6th pattern row: K1, Place a Bead in the following manner: Pick up a bead with the small crochet hook. Remove the knitted stitch from the right hand needle. Draw the knitted stitch through the bead and place the stitch back on the needle. K4, yfwd, SL2.
7th & 8th rows: Repeat rows 1 & 2.
Repeat these 8 rows until the anklet snuggly around the ankle, measuring from the first increase row.
Next row: K2tog, K5 (6sts)
Repeat this row until there are 3 sts remaining. Cut the yarn at 18” and thread through a needle. Draw the stitches onto the yarn and draw up to tighten. Sew the larger bead to the end of the anklet and make a loop of the beginning I-cord to create a button hole for the fastening bed.
Copyright WOOL-TYME Kingston, Anne Woodall 2009
