Linda Largent Handknits & Yarn Shop

Knit Beaded Necklace

Supplies:
1 pair size 0000 knitting needles
5 strands of size 11 seed beads
1 ball #8 pearl cotton
Assorted glass beads for embellishment

Stringing beads:  To transfer pre strung beads onto pearl cotton, pull one end of 1 bead strand from hank, slip off approx. 1 inch of beads into a small jar lid (for using later).  Then, make a loop, secure with a single knot.  Thread pearl cotton through loop and fold back on itself.  Slide the beads over this knot and onto the pearl cotton.  Thread x5 strands of beads onto pearl cotton.

Using both needles held together, cast on x15 stitches, slip 1 needle off.  Knit 1 row.  Pattern is worked by knitting 3 stitches and then slipping the appropriate amount of beads, ending row with knit 3 stitches.

Work pattern as follows:
2 rows----*knit 1, slip 1 bead* repeat across row, end knit 1
4 rows----*knit 3, slip 1 bead* repeat across row, end knit 3
4 rows----*knit 3, slip 2 beads*
6 rows----*knit 3, slip 3 beads*
8 rows----*knit 3, slip 4 beads*
28 rows--*knit 3, slip 5 beads*
8 rows----*knit 3, slip 4 beads*
6 rows----*knit 3, slip 3 beads*
4 rows----*knit 3, slip 2 beads*
4 rows----*knit 3, slip 1 beads*
2 rows----*knit 1, slip 1 bead*

Knit 1 row even.  Bind off all stitches.  Decide which side of bag to make the right side.  Then, with right sides together, sew side seams.  Using seed beads and assorted glass beads, make a fringe on bottom of bag.  To make a 33 inch long neck band, thread 23 inches of seed beads onto pearl cotton, (may already have this left over from bag).  On first and last 5 inches of cotton, string assorted glass beads, and seed beads into a pleasing pattern.  Attach one end of neck band to bag, then finish other end, making sure beads are tight together.  Seal knots with clear nail polish.

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